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The Warrior range of carp tackle from Fox has long been associated with combining great features with exceptional value for money.  Warrior rods and other hardware have been immensely popular and successful for Fox, over the years.  So when I was offered the chance to use & review a selection of the limited edition Warrior+ (that’s Warrior PLUS) range, I was eager to see if these could live up to their legendary status. In this review I’ll look at the 42 inch Warrior+ landing net, designed for landing carp and specimen fish.  My first impression when I put the net together was that it’s extremely light.  This is thanks to its all-carbon handle and arms. The one-piece handle is a good thickness and, although lightweight, seems very strong.  At the butt end it features a subtle matt grip and a handy Duplon butt cap, which not only helps the handle bounce when dragged along the ground (as opposed to making the hideous scraping noise of handles with metal butt caps when they’re dragged) but it also helps stop the net slip from between your legs when resting it in the water whilst playing a fish.  At the head end you’ll …

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