Heimdallr Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I'm looking into buying a new rubber mesh net and I had a couple questions. I was originally looking into getting either a Brodin Ghost Gallatin or a Fisknat San Juan. I've heard almost nothing but good things about the Brodin Ghost nets, but has anyone tried the Fisknat nets? My other question is Bass Pro Shops has a comparable Frabill net for SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper. Here's the net: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...5003000_175-3-5 Has anyone tried these? Also, does anyone know if the Calgary Bass Pro carries these? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ÜberFly Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 Which ever net you decide to get may I suggest that you try and get one with as long a handle as you are comfortable with (pontoon size, woul dbe my reco)... Can still be attached to a vest, but makes it WAY easier to land fish... P I'm looking into buying a new rubber mesh net and I had a couple questions. I was originally looking into getting either a Brodin Ghost Gallatin or a Fisknat San Juan. I've heard almost nothing but good things about the Brodin Ghost nets, but has anyone tried the Fisknat nets? My other question is Bass Pro Shops has a comparable Frabill net for SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper. Here's the net: http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/s...5003000_175-3-5 Has anyone tried these? Also, does anyone know if the Calgary Bass Pro carries these? Thanks for any help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
headscan Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 I've had the Fisknat San Juan for a couple years now. I have to admit that I don't carry it as often as I used to though because I find myself either tailing fish or just sliding my hand down the leader to pop the hook out. It is a great net and I heard that Fisknat is using newer net bags that are lighter than the one I have. I couldn't see myself getting a different net, but I would consider replacing my bag with the lighter one. It's very durable and has stood up to a lot of punishment. Personally, I wouldn't get one with a long handle as I never fish out of a boat or pontoon and the longer handle would just add unnecessary weight and get caught up on more things when walking through brush. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 11, 2010 Author Share Posted February 11, 2010 Thanks for the input guys. I'm probably going to go with a regular (shorter) handle just for backpacking/portability purposes. I do fish from a pontoon on occasion but I will probably just do what I did with my last net and attach a longer handle when needed. It's nice to know that the Fisknat is durable as that is important for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have the Brodin Ghost and love it. Mind you I only use it on the odd unruly fish or to rest one after a good battle not on every one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 I have the Brodin Ghost and love it. X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted February 12, 2010 Share Posted February 12, 2010 if yuo doing a lot of backpacking and are tooking to reduce weight then why not the Carbon Fiber one from WJ I love the longer handled nets. I use a med/long moby and its great for fish of all sizes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 I assume you're talking about the wave net. I'm not really so much looking to dramatically reduce weight as I don't really need the bulk of a long handle. My reasoning for not like the wave is primarily because I think it looks ugly, but also because I'm looking to get a net with a rubber bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 Does anyone know if anyone other than Country Pleasures carries the Brodin Ghost nets? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbort Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 why not support them, they're board sponsors.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxwell Posted February 13, 2010 Share Posted February 13, 2010 ive ibn using fisknat for 3+ year now and love em! super duper nets imho! durable, dont harm the fish etc.. all the good stuff rubber has too offer.. also u can get em re meshed (after 300+ guide days she started too split in a few spots from ripping out of the bushes...) frishtales carries em, its were i picked mine up!.. totally sold on the 2 nets i got and im looking at getting one for my driftbooat this summer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 13, 2010 Author Share Posted February 13, 2010 why not support them, they're board sponsors.. I guess my message sounded negative towards Country Pleasures and it wasn't meant to. I live in Red Deer and I'm thinking of coming into Calgary on Sunday and I want to check out a Brodin Ghost net, but CP is closed on Sundays. That's all, not a vendetta against them or anything. ive ibn using fisknat for 3+ year now and love em! super duper nets imho! durable, dont harm the fish etc.. all the good stuff rubber has too offer.. also u can get em re meshed (after 300+ guide days she started too split in a few spots from ripping out of the bushes...) frishtales carries em, its were i picked mine up!.. totally sold on the 2 nets i got and im looking at getting one for my driftbooat this summer! Good to know, I like Fishtales a lot. Do you have the ones with the new lighter bags? If so, do you notice a significant difference is weight? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CanuckCamper Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 I have #7 with a ghost net and love it. http://www.wachternets.com/master_guidemodels.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flyfishen Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 Bass Pro did not have the Frabil Rubber net when I was there last year so I just had my local Fly Shop oder one in from the U.S. I thought the Rubber would make it heavy, but it really isn't. Also, I am really impressed with it's durability especially because the mesh does not fall apart like the cloth type. Here's a shot of the net in action: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfman09 Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I have a fisknat from last year and really love it....the rubber net is awesome for multiple fly rigs, they don't get caught up like the mesh style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 I think I'm going to be going with a Wachter net. I can get a River Master shipped here with a curly maple handle for $120 and I really like their mesh pattern for their clear rubber bags. Handmade in Texas should do the trick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bloom Posted February 15, 2010 Share Posted February 15, 2010 I have a 'thing' for wooden nets, but like the traditional style mesh. Find the rubber too heavy on the bigger nets I use. My two favs are a Rushton Dragon with pearl inserts, and a Moby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heimdallr Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 I'm thinking of getting a Rushton for my small stream fishing probably sometime this summer. They are definitely nice looking nets and I like that they're made in Prince George. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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