Landing nets · Carp and coarse tackle · Our take
Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net
Hi-S Power Lifter Net
A proper solid landing net for anglers who want extra control when a big fish rolls in the edge. Plenty of size choice, sensible mesh and a very handy lifting handle.
- Available in Spoon and Rectangular pan shapes.
- Spoon sizes run from 45 × 35 × 35 cm to 55 × 45 × 40 cm.
- Rectangular sizes run from 45 × 35 × 35 cm to 60 × 50 × 50 cm.
- Uses a 5 mm black upper mesh and 3 mm white lower mesh, plus an integrated Power Lifter grab handle.
Make sure it’s the right one. This review covers the Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net range, including both Spoon and Rectangular pan versions in their different sizes.
Tackle Index Score
Tackle Index score
A well-thought-out landing net range with proper big-fish credentials and useful size choice.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality9.4/10
- Performance9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching8.8/10
- Ease of Use8.8/10
- Value for Money8.9/10
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Who it suits
Is it right for you?
Great for
- Carp and specimen anglers. The deeper pan, stiff frame and grab handle are well suited to landing heavier fish with more control.
- Coarse anglers targeting larger silvers and mixed species. The finer lower mesh is kinder to small rigs and the different sizes make it easier to match the net to the swim.
Maybe skip if
- Anglers who only fish small commercial carp and tiny silvers. The robust construction may be more net than you need for quick little fish.
- Anyone with very limited storage space. The deeper larger pans are practical on the bank but can be a bit bulky in a packed-up setup.
The lowdown
Introducing the Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net
A proper solid landing net for anglers who want extra control when a big fish rolls in the edge. Plenty of size choice, sensible mesh and a very handy lifting handle.
- Available in Spoon and Rectangular pan shapes.
- Spoon sizes run from 45 × 35 × 35 cm to 55 × 45 × 40 cm.
- Rectangular sizes run from 45 × 35 × 35 cm to 60 × 50 × 50 cm.
- Uses a 5 mm black upper mesh and 3 mm white lower mesh, plus an integrated Power Lifter grab handle.
Quick verdict
A cracking net for bigger fish and awkward swims
The Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net is built for anglers who want a strong, stable pan rather than a flimsy net that folds under pressure. The deep shape, heavy-duty metal frame and integrated grab handle all make sense when you’re guiding a proper lump over the cord.
The fine lower mesh is a smart touch too, especially if you’re using hair rigs or fishing with small hooks. It won’t suit every tiny commercial-water job, but for carp, specimen silvers and general big-fish work, it looks a very bob-on bit of kit.
A well-thought-out landing net range with proper big-fish credentials and useful size choice.
Desk-research score from specs, price and fishing fit · How we score
- Product Quality
- 9.4/10
- Performance
- 9.1/10
- Impact on Fish Catching
- 8.8/10
- Ease of Use
- 8.8/10
- Value for Money
- 8.9/10
The heavy-duty anodised frame, stainless-steel threads and robust spreader-block design give it a reassuringly solid build.
The deep pan and lifting handle are aimed squarely at controlled landing and moving heavier fish.
It won’t catch fish for you, but the fish-friendly depth and rig-resistant lower mesh can make the final stages calmer and safer.
The grab handle and choice of shapes are practical, although the deeper larger pans may feel bulky in tight swims.
For anglers who need a strong carp and specimen net, the useful construction and range of sizes make the package look good value.
Head to head
How it stacks up
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The full rundown
Everything you'll want to know about the Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net
Landing nets don’t always get the glory. Everyone talks rods, reels and rigs, then the net gets dragged out at bite-time like an afterthought. That’s a bit daft, really. When a proper fish is wallowing in the margin, the net is the bit that turns a screaming take into a happy photo — or a very annoying story about the one that got away.
The Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net is clearly aimed at anglers who want more strength and control than a lightweight little net can offer. It comes in Spoon and Rectangular pan shapes, with several sizes across the range. So whether you’re chasing larger silvers on a commercial or setting your stall out for specimen carp, there’s a version designed to give the fish a bit of room.
At the business end, the frame is heavy-duty black anodised metal. That should appeal if you’ve ever had a net flex awkwardly just as a lump decides to turn sideways. A solid frame gives you more confidence when you’re steering a fish over the cord, particularly in a snaggy margin or when weed is making the whole job a bit of a faff.
The pan depth is another important part of the design. It’s made to reduce twisting when landing larger fish, so the fish sits more securely instead of rolling and making a right commotion. That doesn’t mean you can switch off and bully it in, mind. Keep the fish calm, support the net properly and let the pan do its job.
Mesh choice is sensible too. The upper section uses 5 mm black mesh, while the lower section is a finer 3 mm white mesh. That fine lower mesh is there to help reduce hook and hair-rig tangles, which is proper handy when you’re fishing modern carp rigs or small hooks for silvers. Less time picking a rig out of the net means more time looking after the fish.
The integrated Power Lifter grab handle sits in the spreader block. It’s a simple idea, but a useful one. Once the fish is safely in the pan, you’ve got a solid place to grab rather than trying to pinch the mesh or awkwardly lift from the arms. That matters when the net is carrying a big common and you’re moving it a short distance to the unhooking mat.
There’s good choice in the Spoon models. They come in 45 × 35 × 35 cm, 50 × 40 × 40 cm and 55 × 45 × 40 cm sizes, with model codes MHSN1S, MHSN2S and MHSN3S. The black-and-blue spreader block also gives these versions a distinctive look without turning the net into some daft bit of peacock tackle.
The Rectangular models cover the same three main size options, then add a larger 60 × 50 × 50 cm pan. Their codes are MHSN1R, MHSN2R, MHSN3R and MHSN4R, and they use a black-and-yellow spreader block. That biggest version is the obvious shout for anglers who regularly target proper specimen carp or want loads of room when a fish is charging about in the edge.
Overall, this looks like a net built around confidence. It isn’t trying to be the smallest, lightest option in your holdall. Instead, it brings a strong frame, a deep fish-friendly pan, sensible mesh and a useful lifting point. Pick the size to suit your venue, keep the mesh wet and don’t rush the final few feet — that’s where this sort of landing net earns its keep.
Specifications
The nuts and bolts
- Pan shapes
- Spoon and Rectangular
- Spoon sizes
- 45 × 35 × 35 cm, 50 × 40 × 40 cm, 55 × 45 × 40 cm
- Rectangular sizes
- 45 × 35 × 35 cm, 50 × 40 × 40 cm, 55 × 45 × 40 cm, 60 × 50 × 50 cm
- Frame
- Heavy-duty black anodised metal
- Mesh
- 5 mm black upper mesh with 3 mm white lower mesh
- Handle feature
- Integrated Power Lifter grab handle in the spreader block
Specs checked with Free Spirit, Oct 2026.
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Our take
The angle
This is all about control at the business end. The Power Lifter handle gives you somewhere solid to grab when the fish is in the net, while the deeper pan helps reduce twisting as you draw a heavier fish across the surface.
The Spoon shape is a tidy all-rounder for many carp and coarse situations. The Rectangular range gives you an extra large option when the target fish, weed or margin demands more room.
What you’re buying
A strong, deep pan with a few clever touches
The Hi-S Power Lifter Net combines a heavy-duty black anodised metal frame with a deep pan designed to reduce twisting as a larger fish comes to hand. That gives you a more controlled landing job, especially when the fish rolls in shallow water or the swim has awkward weed and snags.
The mesh is split between a 5 mm black upper section and a finer 3 mm white lower section. The lower mesh is intended to reduce hook and hair-rig tangles, so your rig is less likely to get wrapped up while the fish is safely sitting in the net.
The integrated Power Lifter grab handle is built into the spreader block. Spoon models use a black-and-blue block, while Rectangular versions use black and yellow. It gives you a proper lifting point when moving the net and fish together.
Worth knowing. The range has seven model options in total. Check the code carefully before ordering: Spoon models end in S, while Rectangular versions end in R.
Match it to your fishing
Made for bigger fish, not just tiny commercials
Carp anglers will get the most obvious benefit. The deeper pan and strong frame make sense when you’re landing a fish with shoulders, while the larger Rectangular sizes give extra space for specimen work. The 60 × 50 × 50 cm Rectangular pan is the one to look at if you regularly deal with proper lumps.
It also suits coarse anglers after larger silvers, tench, bream and mixed fish. The finer lower mesh is useful with smaller hooks and hair rigs, and the overlapping sizes mean you don’t have to jump straight to the biggest pan.
For a compact roach-only setup or tiny commercial carp, a smaller and lighter net may be less faff. Choose the smallest suitable pan rather than carrying a barge around the fishery.
A few things you’ll want to know
Size, shape and rig-friendly mesh explained
The middle sizes — 50 × 40 × 40 cm in either shape — look like the safest general choice. They offer useful room without going straight to the bulk of the largest specimen option.
Not automatically. Spoon gives you the traditional curved pan, while Rectangular provides a squarer shape and the biggest size in the range. Base the choice on your target fish, swim and storage space.
Keep the mesh wet while the fish is in it, avoid dragging the pan over gravel or hard ground, and rinse it after a session. Before packing away, check that your hooks and hair rigs are clear of the fine lower mesh.
Worth knowing. A sturdy landing net helps, but it doesn’t replace good fish care. Have the mat ready, keep the fish in the water where possible and lift only when everything is set up.
On paper
Pros & cons
What we like
- Strong heavy-duty black anodised metal frame.
- Fine lower mesh helps cut down hook and hair-rig tangles.
- Deep pan design gives better control around bigger fish.
- Good spread of sizes and two useful pan shapes.
- Integrated lifting handle is dead handy when the net’s carrying a lump.
Worth knowing
- The bigger versions will take up more room in a compact holdall or barrow.
- A deep, robust pan can feel more substantial than a minimalist net for small fish.
- Choosing between seven model options takes a bit of thought before you buy.
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Your questions answered
What anglers want to know
The stuff you’d ask your mate on the next peg. Straight answers, no waffle.
01Which Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net size should I choose?
Which Free Spirit Hi-S Power Lifter Net size should I choose?
For general carp and coarse fishing, the middle Spoon or Rectangular sizes look like the safest starting point. Go larger if you regularly target specimen carp, fish weedy margins or want plenty of room around a heavier fish.
02What does the fine lower mesh do?
What does the fine lower mesh do?
The 3 mm white lower mesh is designed to help reduce hook and hair-rig tangles. That’s useful when the net is folded under a fish and your terminal tackle is still in or around the mesh.
03What’s the difference between the Spoon and Rectangular pans?
What’s the difference between the Spoon and Rectangular pans?
Both shapes come in overlapping sizes and are designed for larger silvers through to specimen carp. Spoon pans offer a more traditional curved landing-net shape, while Rectangular pans give a squarer footprint and include a larger 60 × 50 × 50 cm option.
What anglers say
The word from the bank
Our read: a cracking net for bigger fish and awkward swims. The strongest reasons to choose it are strong heavy-duty black anodised metal frame. and fine lower mesh helps cut down hook and hair-rig tangles.; the main trade-off is the bigger versions will take up more room in a compact holdall or barrow..
Our take on the feedback
Why it appeals
Checked Sept '26 — “Strong heavy-duty black anodised metal frame.”
Best fit
Checked Sept '26 — “Carp and specimen anglers: The deeper pan, stiff frame and grab handle are well suited to landing heavier fish with more control.”
Worth knowing
Checked Sept '26 — “The bigger versions will take up more room in a compact holdall or barrow.”
Tackle Index’s take from the product details and fishing fit we checked. We haven’t found enough independent public feedback to call this an angler consensus yet.
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