Guru Aventus Landing Net Handle Review with Big Bird
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- Опубликовано: 3 фев 2022
- Released today… @TackleguruTV Guru Aventus’ Landing Net Handle. On the day it was released, Big Bird headed down to Barston Lakes to try it out for the first time and give you his first impressions of the most expensive Landing Net Handle on the current market
Is it worth the money? Was Big Bird impressed?
FFS thats a lot for a net handle but if it only lasts for 4 years it's only £0.86.5 a week. I've Had my Drennan Team England for 13 years!! I Subscribed within 60 seconds as I like the way you are looking & thinking about tackle. Would be good to buy this as a power handle and sack the thin bit off. But I have an uncomfortable feeling of distrust with Guru tackle as it is SO Obviously manufactured by Diawa- Not that that is a Bad thing as Diawa is excellent, but are you paying new Tourney reel price for a Mag sealed Terry's chocolate Orange TDR? Been wanting a Tournney/Airity handle for a while but that 1m ext sells this for me. Just have that issue with Rooney marketing this as totally new tackle when it's Diawa developed kit. Glad I found your channel tonight geezer. Slide on brother 👍
Cracking comment Richard! Welcome to the channel and it’s a pleasure to have you on board! Haha, if this thing lasts as long as your Drennan, it’ll be only £0.26.6 a week 😂 (me trying ever so hard to justify my purchase!😖) The 1m extension is fantastic and I completely agree with you regarding Guru… I love their gear, the look of it, how it all works (still to this day, no-one has come up with something similar to the X-Safe stem so if there’s a line break with a fish on, it can escape, genius, as at most fisheries, this is the only elastic area stem they will allow!) there’s a little part of me that hates them deep down when they charge top money for items already out there, just because of the name… the reel 🤯, I don’t like it, it’s too heavy and a complete Daiwa rebranding… however, it most certainly is not an orange TDR! A TDR 18 is one of the best reels around for course fishing in my opinion… the guru Aventus reel is in fact the Daiwa 13 Certate Japan model 2013-2016, just with the guru brand lasering on it… not a bad reel, but heavy, built for sea-fishing originally over in Japan and many didn’t make it over here, therefore the perfect model to rebrand 🤷🏻♂️ but again, in true guru fashion, heavily overpriced for what it is!
As for the handle, I believe that this piece of tackle IS new, from scratch, it doesn’t feel like any other handle to be honest, and could just be the first item purely made by ‘guru’ personnel 🤷🏻♂️
Thanks for taking the time to comment Richard 👍🏻 BB
Mate what a great video and description of the new Guru Aventus..... I am from Oz and you have now convinced me to buy this lovely new but of kit 😉 despite the price...... Lol thanks mate.
Quality review BB. Looks a good bit of kit. Like you say pricey but if it makes you happy why not. I do like the extension can’t believe no other manufacturers have thought of it. Will have to save my pennies not sure I could justify my tournament handle as a spare though 🤣. Thanks for rushing out buying, using and filming so quick. Awesome 👍. Keep up the good work. All the best Pete tight lines and big fish in nets 🎣🎣
Thanks so much Pete, really appreciate your kind words… I think you’d get some good money to contribute towards one by selling that tournament handle 🙈… all the best mate 👍🏻 BB
Informative, funny and entertaining. I'm hooked to your channel 🙈🙈🙈👍👍👍
Thanks Mr Lancy, really appreciate the feedback… thanks for your support and chuffed to have you as part of the channel 👍🏻 BB
Hi big bird thankyou for your help with the pole nose bungs for the guru aventus lnh got my today fitted it now 👍👍👍👍👍🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣
Stuart did a good job getting those out and available in such quick time Joseph! Chuffed you’re happy with them mate 👍🏻 BB
Excellent review BB, and the fact you bought it means we can all benefit from your review!
It does look an excellent bit of of kit and I like that you can use it in many configurations.
Personally, I've got the Matrix Aquos Power 4m handle that is similar in that you can use it at 4m or 3m (two threaded ends). Granted it can't go to 5m, but at £70 it's very good for the money.
Love your videos, keep up the great work 👍
Tony, firstly, thanks for you kind words, and I’m chuffed to have got the handle the day it was released and that I’ve been able to be the first to put a little review up of it for all you subscribers, so you can all have a first look… it’s how I used to gauge every piece of tackle I used to buy, reviews from independent, non-sponsored users! And there’s nothing wrong with the Aquos mate… all I would say to people regarding the Aventus handle is, don’t hold it, if you’re not going to buy it, cause you will most probably want one… it’s like nothing I’ve held before, stunning… you mention about the 5m… I honestly don’t think I’ll ever use it at 5m 😂 🤷🏻♂️ thanks again Tony 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing no probs BB. I think you're right, I probably shouldn't go near the thing in a shop 🤣🤣. Look forward to your next video 👍
@@tonyderrick6409 haha, cheers Tony 👍🏻 BB
Now then Big Bird, it looks the part ill say that but i think im gunna stick to my 30quid Preston monster handle. Tight lines ah kid🎣 keep them vid’s coming
Haha, 😂 That’s cracked me up Thomas… I don’t blame you one bit mate 🙈 BB
Great review as usual BB, think you converted me mate. I have the Preston carp 4m don't get me wrong its a Good piece of kit but not light. I was thinking of investing in the F1 guru one though, but will invest in the Guru 4m +1m two landing net handles combined into 1👍. I am like you a great fan of Guru quality kit but not cheap. Keep them coming buddy doing a great job 👌
🙈 I hope you’ll be happy with it Chris… if it can be afforded and it’s looked after, it’s worth the punt, I’m super impressed with it (but not the price), I genuinely think that if they’d have priced it at where the Daiwa Tournament or Airity is, they’d sell twice as many as they are going to… what would be nice is for Adam Rooney to come out and explain why the price is £180, what aspects in the make-up and materials are different to other handles… it can’t be just down to a 1m extension piece, surely 🤷🏻♂️… let me know when you get it and what you think mate 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing will do buddy 👍
Angling 4 U Facebook channel helped me find you lol Your funny loved this video lol 10/10
Steven, great to have you on board and welcome to the channel mate… thanks for the kind words! 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing Thanks for reply. I have a question??? I have the 5.5m Matrix Horizon X Class Landing Net Handle when i fish the river i find it kinda heavy and awkward sometimes at longer lengths i was wondering is this guru handle alot lighter than the matrix one i have ? If there is not much weight balance difference then i will just stick to the Matrix handle but if upgrading to the guru handle would make a massive difference then please let me know what you think? Thanks
@@Steven.Cartwright I’ve not been able to get hold of the horizon yet Steven… I can’t even find any weights etc 🤦🏻♂️ leave it with me 👍🏻 BB
Great video BB looks great quality and obviously the price you expect it too be high quality. I have the Preston Monster X 3M handle it’s strong pretty light not the thickest of landing net handles but seems to be good quality but for £35 I’m happy so far 👍🏻
That’s the landing net handle I bought for my old man for Christmas! Excellent handle for the price mate! The Aventus handle is literally like nothing I’ve used before, absolutely stunning, rigid, light and looks the nuts… but the price is HORRENDOUS 🤦🏻♂️ BB
I’m currently looking for new pole rollers I have the Leeda concept ones there not bad but the don’t go very high. Fishing yesterday I struggled with them was in a narrow peg had to split my x200 pole into two but the roller was too low. Do you have any recommendations BB I saw the Nufish ones 500 & 600 but not sure if there any good or do I pay abit more and get Preston ones 🤔
@@mickyjohnson9397 This has been asked to me so many times… if you want the best cheaper rollers that are available have the Nufish Taurus 600 for £70, the Preston are ok, but if I was spending that much I’d pay the little bit more and get the Matrix rollers… they are solid, tall and the best made rollers on the market in my opinion… I have 2 of the matrix double rollers and they have been incredible! But, if it’s Preston that you like, then you like Preston 🤷🏻♂️ we can be like that, us anglers 😂
@@FirstTimeFishing Great advice BB thank you 👍🏻 Matrix MK2 ?
@@mickyjohnson9397 They’re the ones… bit pricey, but the best around at the minute for me 👍🏻 BB
Nice review, just wish all net handles came with the protector bung on them.
I agree Gordy… splintering or chipping the end and the female screw coming loose are the common issues with handles… chuffed you liked the review, tried to get it out as soon as possible for everyone 👍🏻 BB
Looks a nice bit of kit but I rarely use more than 2 sections, so will stick with my ctx combi and drennan acolyte for now. Both exceptional handles as well
Both of which are excellent handles Ashley, you’re right… it is definitely a handle that is for the angler who fished everything, naturals, commercials, reservoirs, river, canals… as it can be perfect for all of the above, but you are right, 2 sections with them pair do the same thing really 🤷🏻♂️ BB
@@FirstTimeFishing thanks for the videos though mate. Always interesting and light hearted 👍
@@ashleysampson632 Thanks Ashley, means a lot 👍🏻 BB
Man... Awesome rew. 99% im getting that beast of a handle.
Thanks for the compliment Marko! It’s a great handle, as long as you can avoid looking at your bank statement at the end of the month 😂 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing offcours I can avoid that. Ill just erase the email from the bank 😜
@@Mark1607979 You’ll be fine then mate… fill your boots! 😂👍🏻 BB
👍🏻🧐9/10 review I’d better start saving
Haha, cheers Danny… always room for improvement! 😂👍🏻 BB
Hi picked mine up today from lanes well pleased
They’re good lads in there Mark… bet you can’t wait to get out and use it! 👍🏻 BB
Yes they are brought a new guru seat box to my bank account is a bit lighter now 😂😂😂😂
@@markwoodley4198 😯 that’ll hit hard 😂 looks nice on the bank though 👍🏻 BB
Nice bit of kit mate a little pricey but if it’s what you want why not, its just as important as a rod and the the price of them can be eye watering lol great review mate.
Thanks Kris, appreciate the support 👍🏻 BB
Great review!!
So basically is not a big difference (quality wise) between this landing net and the Tournament one, right? Apart from the printing on the handle which probably not many people pay attention to….
I think it feels slightly stiffer than the tournament and it certainly has a lacquered finish that is different to the tournament, one I feel that will stick around longer than on the tournament… but yeh, that’s it… the extension is the difference really… but don’t be fooled… it does do a very similar job to a £12.99 Shakespeare Omni 👍🏻 BB
I was just thinking earlier that you are going to get it, but I wasn't expecting to be so fast 😅
Haha, you know me well by now Andrei! 😂 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing enjoy your new toy! 😁 Word is that the free spirit Hi S match landing net handle will land in May 😈
@@andreim841 I’ve heard that too, keep me away from tackle shops! 🙈 BB
Great review BB To much for me took me ages to get my tournament at £120 if It comes down in price maybe but then there will be something else Anyway love you like it and enjoy
Cheers Alan, the tournament is exceptionally rigid and light and I completely understand the guts you have to have to pay such high prices for something that you can buy at less than half the price, that does the same job! Chuffed you like the review and good to hear from you again 👍🏻 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing Ok mate it is the most important bit of kit in your armoury enjoy it
@@alanmeasures8337 cheers Alan 👍🏻 BB
Looks a nice bit of kit BB. Guru don’t mess about with styling and durable materials. I just can’t part with that kinda money for a landing net handle!
Andy
And Andy, I don’t blame anyone who doesn’t have one because of the price… it is extortionate… in an ideal world, my mate buys one and i make him let me use it 😂 the price is insane, but, the best stuff normally is… I had the opportunity to have one the day they were delivered which then also gave me the opportunity to get a ‘first’ non sponsored video out for you guys 👍🏻 speedy, BB
@@FirstTimeFishing
As always, appreciate the video and your time mate and how someone spends their money is non of my business :) live and let live IMO. I’m sure it’s a brilliant bit of kit. Enjoy.
@@Andyfishing23 Haha, thanks Andy, means a lot buddy 👍🏻 BB
I’d love to go fishing with you some time I’m from Birmingham
Haha, brilliant mate… Where about do you fish Cameron? 👍🏻 BB
They look mint I wouldn’t swap my Garbo for it but there same price tbh
Never had the pleasure of using a Garbolino handle mate? Do you rate them highly? 👍🏻 BB
Hi mate, looking at buying one of these handles, they look awesome, heard they are quite chunky in the hand, is that true
Hi Michael… the handle is 5m long at full stretch, so the butt end obviously has to be progressively thicker than the rest of the handle, but I wouldn’t say it was chunky at all… you can see in the video when I hold it that you can get your whole hand around it quite easily… I think they’ve really thought about it and it’s the perfect size to be honest, I’m yet to speak to someone who doesn’t like it… the price, no-one likes, but as a landing net handle, I think it’s the best to date (but should be for the money!) 👍🏻 BB
Good review But very expensive Barston is a large water so you would want a longer rod so the longer length makes sense At least it didn't look to have a spaghetti type droop on the net end at full reach
Absolutely spot on with your comments Barbara 👍🏻 BB
Nice bit of kit bb,I've lots of guru luggage, stink bag etc, but I do think it's far to expensive for what it is,
I've seen other handles that are as good (not with the 1m end section)for alot less money,
It's more a tackle tart thing,
I'm not really fussed what landing net handle I have,as long as it 4m long ,and I can change down to a shorter length if need be.
Great video, some people think it's the most important piece of kit your need,
I disagree, but what do I nw...
I'd rather buy a £50 landing net and buy a good feeder,bomb rod,instead.
Absolutely Kirk… I hear you! And I knew there’d be some comments along the way after posting it, and I can’t say I agree with everything you’re saying… I did fancy one and had heard it was one of the first pieces of tackle independently made by ‘Guru’ and the consultants, rather than a piece of older daiwa tackle passed down and given a face lift, so it intrigued me and gave me the opportunity to do one of the first unsponsored reviews of it on RUclips for you guys 🤷🏻♂️ BB
@@FirstTimeFishing guru stuff is good...
Looking forward to seeing the Aventus 16m pole ,it's supposed to be better than the x90 and sphere...
I do like to be a tackle tart myself, but £180 is alot of dough, food for thought though...
Keep the videos coming bb, tshirt is going on tomorrow by the way😉
@@kirkhogan2688 Get that T-Shirt on Kirk! But please don’t expect me to part with the rumoured £5k for the Aventus Pole… maybe we could set up a go-fund-me page 😂 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing 5 k for a pole,that's ridiculous....
@@kirkhogan2688 Goes in-line with the overpriced landing net handle 🙈 BB
BB, lovely item, you’re gonna get stick because of the price, but, who cares, pay your money, take your choice 👍
I’m ready for the stick Sav… it is overpriced, but from first impressions, it’s the best landing net handle I’ve ever tried… certainly overpriced, but the best normally is 🤷🏻♂️ Cheers Sav 👍🏻 BB
Hey mate what's your weight?400 pounds?
Hi BB you had to get one didn't you. Well lets hope the same does not happen to this one as what happened to your old one mate!
Don’t Phil! 🤦🏻♂️ my eyes still water thinking about it 😥 👍🏻 BB
Great review mate but it’s way too expensive for me. I
I hear you Bluenose! Thanks for the kind words on the review… it’s not for everyone, but thought subscribers would appreciate a first look at the most expensive landing net handle on the market… but I certainly do not judge anyone who doesn’t buy one, at the cost, it is extortionate! Hope you’re well mate and happy with Lampard 😂 👍🏻 BB
BB doesn't stand for Big Bird, it's Big Bucks. 😂
I wish Dave 😂 the handle is bloody big bucks, and my bank account knows it… but, I liked the look of it, and it gave me the opportunity to do the first unsponsored review on RUclips… for you guys… to learn… it’s too expensive 😂 BB
@@FirstTimeFishing It does look quality. I'm deliberately avoiding tackle shops in case I accidentally end up picking one up.
@@DaveKinetic Don’t do it! It won’t end well… for your bank account! 😂
Ok B.B You may have the same collar size or inside leg measurement as Jamie Hughes but come on. LOL Are you punching above your weight or just enjoying your fishing and YouTubing. Well let me just say, Jamie is a great fisherman being subsidised for his video's. You are a great fisherman ( in my eye's) not being subsidised so your reviews carry much more weight irrespective of the cost of the landing net. All I need to do now is catch a blo**y fish in order to use my landing net as its been dry for too long. All the best M8.
Haha, brilliant Colin… it would be nice to be given my tackle, but sadly not I’m afraid, hence you can always be sure I’m dishing out honest reviews! I may have the collar size of Jamie Hughes, but I wish the similarities didn’t stop there and I fished like him too from time to time… thanks again Colin 👍🏻 BB
My F1 broke within 2 months, lifting a 7lb bream. Guru customer service refused to replace it, stating that this was « too much strain ». But the F1 is targeted at F1 fish, which can grow to 10lb….! Frankly, the tube material is very thin and clearly not fit for purpose. Won’t be buying any more garbage from Guru.
Wow, sorry to hear you had issues Andrew… you would have thought with the cost of it and the rumours you hear with guru making 1 spare for every pole they produce, that they would replace that section 😖 good to know for other anglers that you have found a problem though, cause I’d not heard anything negative until this… but that certainly is disappointing 😞 BB
@@FirstTimeFishingThanks for your comment. Yes, I was pretty stunned to be told my expensive handle « …won’t fall under warranty, especially not when the handle has been used multiple sessions. ». So 6 sessions in 2 months is ‘multiple’ sessions and so according to Guru I can’t rely on it to be of service any more. Amazing.
@@Gonefishin27 does shock me, I have to be honest 😕 BB