KCP80 High Quality Net complete (2.5m Aluminium handle) 80cm

KCP80 High Quality Net complete (2.5m Aluminium handle) 80cm

This KCP professional koi net pairs a 80 cm round head with a 2.5 m aluminium handle. It is built in the UK for controlled koi handling, using a hard-wearing light-coloured mesh that is less visually obvious to the fish than a traditional black net.

A koi pan net is intended to guide and contain a fish near the surface, not to lift a large koi clear of the water. Once the fish is calm and correctly positioned, transfer it with a suitable koi sock or measuring sleeve so its weight remains supported.

Professional handling features

• 80 cm diameter net head
• 2.5 m aluminium handle
• Fine, durable mesh that moves smoothly through water
• Reinforced edge to reduce wear
• Head fixed with robust 6mm bolts and detachable for transport
• Comfort grips on aluminium-handle versions

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Choosing the right net size

Choose a head large enough for the fish you keep, but remember that a larger head creates more water resistance and needs space to turn. The 70cm version is easier around compact ponds; 80cm and 90cm heads give more room for larger koi. Carbon fibre reduces handle weight during repeated professional use, while aluminium offers a robust and more economical option.

Move the net slowly and use the pond wall or a second person to guide the koi. Avoid repeated chasing, keep the fish submerged and have the receiving bowl or sleeve ready before you begin.

Our practical view: The net should do the quiet positioning; the measuring sleeve or koi sock should do the lifting. That division of jobs is safer for the fish and much easier on the net head and handle.

Frequently asked questions

Can I lift a koi in this net?

Do not lift a large koi clear of the water in a pan net. Use it to guide the fish into a supported koi sock or measuring sleeve.

Why is the mesh light in colour?

The supplier describes it as less visible to koi, helping reduce panic during controlled handling.

Does the head detach?

Yes. It is bolted to the handle and can be removed for transport or storage.

Which handle should I choose?

Aluminium is strong and economical; carbon fibre is substantially lighter for frequent or professional use.

How should it be cleaned?

Rinse after use, disinfect between ponds and allow it to dry fully. Never transfer wet equipment between ponds without proper biosecurity.

Complete or compare the system

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Useful sections: KCP professional koi nets · koi measuring sleeves.