Do you use a net

[TSPAngler 0]

In a boat, yes.

Wading, usually not.

 

Been a couple times I wished I had one though.

[SkinnyPole 0]

For trout C&R I use a net and barbless hook.The trout never leaves the water.

If I'm going to kill the fish there is no need for a net.

 

Skinny

[spm 0]

I seldom carry a net, anymore. I use the "Ketchum release" and release the fish without even touching it. Cabela's, BPS, Orvis; pretty much everyone carrys them. And yes, if I were to catch that trophy, I might regret not having a net, just to get that picture, but that hasn't happened, yet.

 

http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=230Y&adv=127748&cm_mmc=plas-_-FlyFishing-_-230Y-_-127748&kpid=230Y-00-51

 

s.

[Crackaig 0]

When fishing from a boat or float tube, always. On the bank or in a river I usually have one with me in case I need it. On one occasion I didn't take a net as I didn't have one that would fit in my baggage (it was a trip abroad, and I was flying). Of course I had the fish of a lifetime and struggled with it. Before I travel again I will get one of these. Hold the handle and the frame opposite in your other hand and twist. The net folds up and fits into a pouch about 5 or 6 inches round on your belt. When you need it just grab the handle and pull. As it comes out of the pouch it opens out ready to go. A good friend calls them ninja nets! It may be the answer to being able to carry a net and a rucksack.

 

A fixed handle net, I have one from my barbel fishing days, also doubles up as a wading staff if needed. It is also ideal to rest across the thwarts of a boat between two anglers when in one of the boats we use on the lochs.

 

Cheers,

C.

[feathers5 0]

I always use a net on and "decent" fish. It makes landing the fish quicker and in turn makes getting it back released quicker as well.

 

Right on. I think you do more harm to a fish by trying to handle it.

[Preach 0]

When fishing from a boat or float tube, always. On the bank or in a river I usually have one with me in case I need it. On one occasion I didn't take a net as I didn't have one that would fit in my baggage (it was a trip abroad, and I was flying). Of course I had the fish of a lifetime and struggled with it. Before I travel again I will get one of these. Hold the handle and the frame opposite in your other hand and twist. The net folds up and fits into a pouch about 5 or 6 inches round on your belt. When you need it just grab the handle and pull. As it comes out of the pouch it opens out ready to go. A good friend calls them ninja nets! It may be the answer to being able to carry a net and a rucksack.

 

A fixed handle net, I have one from my barbel fishing days, also doubles up as a wading staff if needed. It is also ideal to rest across the thwarts of a boat between two anglers when in one of the boats we use on the lochs.

 

Cheers,

C.

 

 

That is a novel idea for a net! I wonder if they sell them in the US?

[Crackaig 0]

That is a novel idea for a net! I wonder if they sell them in the US?

 

I'd be amazed if they didn't. Usually we don't get stuff like that here before you. Looking on the Guideline web site I don't see a US distributor, but there is one in Canada.

There are other versions of this kind of net as well. A good friend has one which has the pouch built into a fishing waist pack. I'll try to find out the make.

Cheers,

C.

Edit: My friends net is made from thin sprung steal band of the type used to secure items onto a pallet. It is formed into a figure 8 with the smaller top forming the handle, and the much larger bottom the frame of the net. It is simply pop riveted to hold it together. You could quite easily make your own. The hardest part being making the holster for it.

C.

[Preach 0]

That is a novel idea for a net! I wonder if they sell them in the US?

 

I'd be amazed if they didn't. Usually we don't get stuff like that here before you. Looking on the Guideline web site I don't see a US distributor, but there is one in Canada.

There are other versions of this kind of net as well. A good friend has one which has the pouch built into a fishing waist pack. I'll try to find out the make.

Cheers,

C.

 

Thanks for the help. I'd love to have something like that.

[Crackaig 0]

Found something similar available in the US.

Cheers,

C.

[Preach 0]

Found something similar available in the US.

Cheers,

C.

 

Sweet! I'll check it out...thanks for the info.