BasKette stripping basket
A stripping basket you never have to empty. It floats and drains itself through holes in the bottom, so the line stays dry and you cast further with fewer tangles.
176 €
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How it works
Drains by itself
A ring of drainage holes in the bottom lets water out right away. If a wave puts the basket under water, buoyancy pushes it up and the water drains faster than the line can rise.
Five high spikes
The extra-high spikes keep the line from being lifted out of the basket and tangling.
Line lock
A double-sided wedge holds the line so wind and waves cannot pull it out of the basket.
Magnet for flies
The middle spike has a magnet, so you can set a fly down while you switch.
Ruler for your catch
A 25 cm ruler on the front edge, marked every 5 cm. The inside diagonal measures 40 cm.
Belt on the outside
The adjustable belt is fixed on the outside of the basket, so there are no holes in the walls where water can get in.
Specifications
- Floats
- Empties itself of water
- Solid build – can be used as a seat
- 25 cm (9.8 in) ruler at the front
- Inside diagonal: 40 cm (15.7 in)
- Line lock
- Rod holder (classic rod rest)
- Magnet in the middle spike
- Adjustable belt with buckle
Order
BasKette stripping basket – 176 €
Send us an email with your name, delivery address and the number of baskets. We reply with total price including shipping and payment details.
Shops and resellers: write to info@kettegear.dk for dealer prices.
What anglers say
BasKette is the best line basket I have tried. It sits perpendicular and fixed to the body, and it never fills with water – not when wading deep, and not when fishing in waves. I cast further and have far fewer line problems on rough days.
It is slightly heavier than other baskets, but you do not feel it when wearing it, because it sits still instead of hanging and flopping.
My Orvis basket is also a good one, but the BasKette has some real improvements. I like the separate fastening of the belt, the different rod holders, and that the holes drain the water so you do not have to.
The price is high, but it is handmade. 9 out of 10 from me.
BasKette in use
About KetteGear
KetteGear was founded by Kristian Thomassen and Rasmus Høtoft, who have known each other since childhood. Kristian brings the fly fishing, Rasmus the product development. BasKette is our first product.
Kristian ‘Kette’ Thomassen
Co-founder
The idea for BasKette is Kristian's – known as ‘Kette’ among fly fishers, which gave the company its name. He has fished for as long as he can remember, and the many hours in the water gave him the ideas for a better basket.
Rasmus Høtoft
Co-founder
Rasmus is a mechanical engineer and works with product development. He fishes less than Kette, but enjoys it and the people around it.