What is everyone using for a landing net?

[VTgooseman]

Well, its time to upgrade the landing net and looking for some suggestions. I know the new and improved Ego slider is popular but what else are you guys using? Thanks Kyle

[fishingmachine]

I use a 7' aluminum net with an octagonal handle that extends another 4' or so.I modified it by drilling a hole in the end so it automatically stops when you pull the extension out,but does not lock when you collapse it. It's made by Cummins. It's so long when extended, I can net the fish before the guy in the boat next to me can get his own fish. (just kidding)

[luntfrnd]

Yeah, you need a new net. I have a Cummins as well but I don't like how short the handle is. I might add an extension to it using another old net with a similar handle, surely that's a bad idea. I got it because I liked the green colored netting. I'll prob just keep the one I have.

Good luck in your search.

[VTgooseman]

Thanks JT, I know that net well as you have netted many Walleye for me I may end up going with a Frabill or the Cabelas pictured below.



The Frabill

[Thorny]

That's a great tip from Frank! Rotating the handle so it does not lock closed and drilling a new hole works great! You don't need it to lock it closed, this way you grab the net and extend it without working the button. I drill 2 so if you open it quickly and miss the first one you have a safety hole. Just in case.
Thorny

[Dirtyhooker]

Stick with a net with an octagonal handle instead of a round handle as it can be a pain to line up the hole in a hurry when you extend it.
Scott

[Digitroll Fishing]

The biggest net you can afford. Cummings with the Hex handle.

[pfu]

I have the new EGO and I have mixed feelings as when needing to extend it often sticks and requires two hands to finish. I sprayed some lubricant and it appeared to work better but not wanting to do this each few times out.

[fishingmachine]

thanks thorny, I drill 2 holes also, it's a good idea,once my dad missed the first hole and the net end went sliding into the lake,fish and all,never to be seen again

[VTgooseman]

Thanks for all of the feedback so far.

[No Pressure]

I use a Beckman. It's 7-0 long and sturdy as can be, however it can be a pain to line up the hole when extending the handle. I draw lines with a magic marker to line up the hole. It is hard to explain how to line up the holes to a newbie. I've almost lost the top of the net a few times.

[Reelax]

Ego Slider with rubber net.. Wd-40 every few trips helps keep it loose and sliding easy... Since it floats, no need for a backup... Only net I carry now.

[Reel Delight (Walt)]

I have two nets aboard my boat and the one I prefer to use for Salmon is the Frabill Conservation Series net as it is designed to help prevent harm to any fish and make for a safe release. The net is knotless and designed to be less damaging to fish slime & scales has a flat bottom which helps to keep the fish calm and they do less jumping. The net is also fairly good with hooks and tangle free.

http://frabill.com/landing-nets/conserv ... eries.html

[JK47]

Frabill rubber nets are where it's at. I love mine. Classic outfitters in South Burlington has them in stock at times.

[raz]

I use a 4' by 30' seine net...it helps prevent those unwanted long releases.
Ha!




(just kidding)