I need a new net for the boat. Nice one.

[Redlinerobert]

Hey guys,  

Hey guys, who makes good nets?  I'm surprised I've not found someone online that makes really nice ones, perhaps wrapped like a rod or what have you.  Any leads?

[Micro]

Is there such a thing as a really nice net?

[roadwarrior]

I HIGHLY recommend a rubber net. This will get you started and then maybe you can find someone to add the bling-bling!

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_30227_100011006_100000000_100011000_100-11-6

[dale]

Ditto what RW says. The rubber net is great because it weighs enough that you can leave it lay in the floor of your boat with out having to worry about it blowing out even at 70 mph.

[Micro]

I used a rubber net for awhile and they are HEAVY.  I switched to a similar sized net with a smelt-bag (much finer mesh).  It will net the biggest LMB, and it will not tangle, and it's a fraction of the weight.  On those occassions small shad are schooling near my boat, I've even been able to use it to dip them.  I still have my rubber net for stripers and cats.  

[Tin]

Whats a net?  I thought you were just supposed to flip them in, or if they are a little too big, lip them.

[Cajun1977]

Whats a net? I thought you were just supposed to flip them in, or if they are a little too big, lip them.

thats what im thinkin ;D  probably gonna go striper or trout fishing

[FHUAngler]

EGO Nets makes a really nice net. I got one and I really like it. Very ergonomic. Google it, you'll get their website.

[roadwarrior]

Heavy?

Wassup with that? I won't blow out of the boat, but I don't think "weight" comes into play when in use.

This is for a boat, not toting around on the bank.

[Micro]

Heavy?

Wassup with that? I won't blow out of the boat, but I don't think "weight" comes into play when in use.

This is for a boat, not toting around on the bank.

OK, Hulk.  But some of us normal guys think holding a rod with a fish-on in one hand and a big rubber net in the other while leaning over the edge of a boat gets a little dicey.

You got a partner doing the netting, that's another story.

[bmadd]

I've been able to net my own fish while keeping it hooked up in the other while in a small chop in a 18' boat. It's not that bad at all. I can't imagine having a net with mesh and trying to get a hook out of it.

[Micro]

Only occassionally has that been an issue.   But a wider mesh net cures that problem with no weight increase.

[Alpster]

Whats a net?  I thought you were just supposed to flip them in, or if they are a little too big, lip them.

With arthritic hands like mine (can't pick my nose without poking my eye) if a fish is large enough to break the line or a rod tip, I will use a net. On topic, I use a short handled nylon net I bought at WalMart. Works like a charm.

Ronnie

[Low_Budget_Hooker]

With arthritic hands like mine (can't pick my nose without poking my eye)

Ronnie

True, I've seen it.  He has perfect vision but wears the glasses just so he can pick his nose without injury ;D

Robert, if you decide to go overboard as usual,lol,...I have the perfect Blank for you to bring to someone to have it made.  It's a 50 lb class Tuna Blank

[Alpster]

True, I've seen it.  He has perfect vision but wears the glasses just so he can pick his nose without injury ;D

...that was supposed to be between just you & me there buddy.

Send me that stand up tuna blank and I will make him a net with some serious bling.  

Ronnie

[Bud]

               EGO Nets makes a really nice net. I got one and I really like it. Very ergonomic. Google it, you'll get their website.                          

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[ABC123]

I tend to use a glove with "gripper's" molded into the palm most of the time.

2 reasons:

1) We have Bullheads up here, getting stung by them SUCKS!!!!!

2) Handling fish with your bare hands is not the best thing for the fish.

Otherwise, Cabela's sells some nice net's. I do have a nice Frabil net with a rubber coated nylon net. The handle slides up into the net and makes it fairly compact. Cabela's offers one that goes a step further. The handle slides up into the net area, then the frame folds in half. Nice net, but I didn't care to spend the $70 or $80 for it. Stowmaster is the brand, Bass/Walleye-72", 20" x 24" hoop (10" x 34" stowed) is the specs on the one I would have got. The also have nice travel bags for them, for when they are folded up. Here is the link...if it works. http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?_DARGS=/cabelas/en/common/catalog/item-link.jsp_A&_DAV=MainCatcat20166-cat20186&id=0022997016581a&navCount=2&podId=0022997&parentId=cat20186&masterpathid=&navAction=push&catalogCode=IJ&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat20186&hasJS=true

Bungee cording a net into a rod holder will keep it in the boat while under power. I have an upright rod holder for keeping unused, but might be needed rods, that could double as a net holder.

[lowe160]

I got the Stowmaster for Christmas (great wife) and is very well made and worth the money if you are serious about fishing. I like because of the compact size in a Lowe160. JMHO