Landing Net

[Xplorer]

Hi guys,

 

I am looking at buying a new landing net and see a few different types of net material. I was wondering if one is better than the other in regards to doing the least amount of wear and tear on the fish. Also what size would be good for the lower bow?

 

I never used a net till recently when I started fishing the lower bow, larger fish seemed tougher to handle than the smaller ones I catch in the Nw and mountain streams. The net I have now is too small for the fish down south, most of the fish ends up hanging out and that can not be good for the fish, so I stopped using it.

 

Thanks

[ÜberFly]

Which ever design you get consider getting one with a longer handle (float tube size). You are still able to hang it from a jacket/vest but you get better fish landing leverage!

 

P

 

Hi guys,

 

I am looking at buying a new landing net and see a few different types of net material. I was wondering if one is better than the other in regards to doing the least amount of wear and tear on the fish. Also what size would be good for the lower bow?

 

I never used a net till recently when I started fishing the lower bow, larger fish seemed tougher to handle than the smaller ones I catch in the Nw and mountain streams. The net I have now is too small for the fish down south, most of the fish ends up hanging out and that can not be good for the fish, so I stopped using it.

 

Thanks

 

[agbff]

Id say stick with a regular handle... if your not fishing with a long rod, i dont see the "need" for a boat net. The opening should be around twenty i would say...

 

Andy

[Brunsie]

I would look for something with a basket abot 18"-20" and a handle about the same. Any longer and it's a pain to carry.

Also look for one with a rubber basket as they are easiest on the fish. I have been told that the clear rubber doesn't spook them as much.

My $.02

BK

[Tungsten]

I'll second the rubber basket,the bigger holes have less resistance to the current and your flies come out easy. Also i haven't had any bad odors from mine yet either.

[Suntoucher]

Does anyone know if they sell that clear rubber net material separately? I've seen the black mesh material sold separately but haven't seen the rubber ones, or maybe I just haven't looked hard enough!

[jack]

Having the opening big enough is important, but also important is the shape of the net bag. Look for one that is deep enough and square-shaped. You can allow fish to lay under the water, calm down, and still use their gills in a deep, square bag.

 

http://www.mobynets.com/products.html

 

j

[darrinhurst]

Hi guys,

 

I am looking at buying a new landing net and see a few different types of net material. I was wondering if one is better than the other in regards to doing the least amount of wear and tear on the fish. Also what size would be good for the lower bow?

 

I never used a net till recently when I started fishing the lower bow, larger fish seemed tougher to handle than the smaller ones I catch in the Nw and mountain streams. The net I have now is too small for the fish down south, most of the fish ends up hanging out and that can not be good for the fish, so I stopped using it.

 

Thanks

I upgraded my net this summer for that exact same reason. Ended up going with the Brodin Ghost net (Gallatin) with the rubber net.

 

http://www.brodin.com

[DutchDryfly]

I also have a Brodin ghostnet, but please do not use it on smaller fish.

I actually had to kill a grayling because it lodged itself in one of the netholes.

 

[SilverDoctor]

I'm a fan of the Brodin Ghost net (Gallati) also. Great mid to large river net. I have a smaller mesh net for those special little waters. Suntoucher, Brodin sells thier bags separate.

[Flyfishen]

Recently I bought this net from Frabill. It's an awesome net that doesn't harm the fish. I had to get my local fly shop to order it in from the States because Bass Pro in Balzac didn't carry it, but Im glad I did, It's a great net. I especially like the way it stretches with the bigger fish. Here's a picture:

 

Frabill® Wooden Trout Net:

[reevesr1]

I had a Rushton. It is on the link below, called the brown. 19 1/4" opening, long and flat bottom. Loved it.

 

Rushton Nets

[maxwell]

rubber nets are te way too go in regards too the fishes health!!!!!!!!!!! love how the hooks dont get stuf in them hardcore too!!

[jksnijders]

Brodin's are badass. Just like the Doctor said..