ArsenalFan Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Lost my net on the river tonight and was wondering the pros and cons of using a net. i mainly fish the Bow and Crowsnest. Should I just get one of those ketchum release tools and forget buying another net? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 better a fish in the net than the second nymph in your hand. It is also nice to be able to let the fish have some water with out running on you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Really a personal thing based on your fish handling ability but I have always liked a net for larger trout, I find less stress on the fish before release and I can control a larger trout easier for extracting hooks. I don't always use use a net but decide on the situation. Many times I release a fish without a net and just unhooking a fish in the water never touching it our picking it up. If the area I'm in isn't conducive to this then I rely on the net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troutlover Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Depends..........are you a ninja? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricinus Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Really a personal thing based on your fish handling ability but I have always liked a net for larger trout, I find less stress on the fish before release and I can control a larger trout easier for extracting hooks. I don't always use use a net but decide on the situation. Many times I release a fish without a net and just unhooking a fish in the water never touching it our picking it up. If the area I'm in isn't conducive to this then I rely on the net. X2 Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginger Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 I agree with the doctor and would add that I think that unless you are very skilled landing w/o a net the potential for squeezing and abrasion on rocks is very much higher. Both net and non net landing removes some slime (maybe a bit more for net)but slime removal is lower on the list of problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darrinhurst Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 Really a personal thing based on your fish handling ability but I have always liked a net for larger trout, I find less stress on the fish before release and I can control a larger trout easier for extracting hooks. I don't always use use a net but decide on the situation. Many times I release a fish without a net and just unhooking a fish in the water never touching it our picking it up. If the area I'm in isn't conducive to this then I rely on the net. What the good doctor said..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverDoctor Posted July 11, 2012 Share Posted July 11, 2012 A couple of other things. If you have one of those cheap string nets, don't use it as it damages a fishes protective coating and is too abrasive. Makes a better wall hanging. I like the "Ghost" rubber nets for gentle handling. Get a net that is big enough to accommodate a large fish, not something that will fold the poor thing in half. Hemostats and other devices are great for gently exacting a hook from a fish without removing it from the water. Never throw a fish (of any species) back into the water, it will stun them damaging internal organs, gills and set them up for predation. Gently catch and release with respect every type of fish life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhurt Posted July 12, 2012 Share Posted July 12, 2012 I Personally do not carry a net anymore, I am pretty cofident in my fish handling skills, and if I lose the fish before it gets to my hands oh well it doesn't matter to me. However I will say there are times when a net is good, big fish in dangerous water, from a boat, helping out a friend who's fish has taken a huge run and is way down river, etc.. Not saying you need to use a net or you dont need to use a net. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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