FishPond Nomad Native Fly Fishing Landing Net Carbon Fiber and Fiber Glass

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Functionality: A well-designed net with a proper hoop sizer and shape is just easier to use and transport. Handle length is also important. The trout net swings less this way which means it hangs up less on branches and it doesn’t catch debris unless you wade deep. This means the mesh net is less likely to rip or get dislodged and lost. The good thing with this method is it keeps the mesh away from trees and branches that can dislodge or damage the net. Without it, I might keep on walking. I have found plenty of nets along the path or floating down the river with only one end of the magnet attached, I’m on the river over 300 days most years and I bet that I find 3 to 5 nets every year. Hoop Shape: Net or hoop shape is important. A narrow net is harder to land fish compared to a wider rounder net hoop. There is a reason why competition anglers use really wide hoop nets.

I hope I explained how to carry a fly fishing net or any type of wading net better. If you have any questions or tips that you use let us know in the comments section below. The later video shows anglers using all three methods while the world champion hangs his net the same way I’ve been hanging mine for almost 10 years, however, all three methods work. If the waist cord is secured properly it will ensure me that if my magnet net release lets go while walking through the bush it will still be attached by my waist which will then pull me and notify me that it came off. Weight: The weight of the net is important since it will likely be hanging off your shoulders or waist all day long. The right way is how it is meant to be used, the best way often requires a modification, but it’s well worth the time to do it this way.

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This elastic safety cord also allows me to let go of my net while taking pictures or when releasing my fish and my net won’t float away down the river. Size of the net: Consider the size and weight of the fish you could be catching and the weight and size of the net since you will likely be wade fishing.

Don’t be that angler struggling to fit that once-in-a-lifetime giant trout in a tiny trout net and then losing it because he had the wrong net. Even though it can be used safely for fish, we prefer this net as a heavy-duty cleaning net. The material is strong and the mesh holes are fine enough for both small and large debris removal. The outer brim of the net basket also has a sturdy metal casing, making it a good choice for raking the pond liner of pond sludge. It is much more durable in comparison with a regular skimmer net, so would be useful if you suffer with heavy debris build-up or algae.

Due to the slightly wider basket opening, we recommend this net if you have larger pond fish you need to retrieve, but still want something for cleaning on the side. The mesh holes are of a medium size, and will allow for good water skimming and collection for all but the finest of debris. It would be great for skimming leaves from the surface, and also for raking string algae and sludge from the liner. Guide Tip: Keep a long elastic-type lanyard on the handle and attach it to your belt. Attach the hoop end to the magnetic release. Portability: Big bulky nets and nets with long handles are not good for river fishing. When trout fishing you DO NOT want a net you need to leave on the bank. Get a wading net designed to be portable. Another heavy duty all-round pond net which works great for both cleaning and fish retrieval is TotalPond’s telescoping net. Similar to the net from Tetra, but with a slightly wider basket opening and larger mesh holes. The net, at its widest point, is around 15-16″ in width and around 16″ in depth. The fabric is soft but very strong, so would be suitable for a wide range of debris and also for catching pond fish. You can also try using food to entice fish to swim close to the net, but this would depend on how stressed the fish are and how hungry they are at the time. If you’ve been trying to catch your fish for an hour already, they’re unlikely to care about food and probably just want to relax. Using a little food as bait is better suited to the start of the process to ensure the fish are not already fed up!

On some nets like the one in the above image, the net might even dangle in the river and will catch some floating debris. Look closely and you can see a branch caught on my client’s net. Therefore, if you are by yourself folding nets might not be the best option for a trout landing net. Competition NetsThe reason the competition anglers use a portable net like this is because of how easy they are at landing fish with one hand, and since they are so wide measure the fish in the net is easier, and they allow for easy hook removal and easy release. Price: There are good nets in just about all price ranges and I will list them all and discuss prices more below. This is the reason why I find so many nets on the ground or hanging off low tree branches. This is also why your net mesh rips. When you hook a stump with that mesh as you are walking it can easily rip your net. The elastic cord should be long enough that if you need to reach out a full arm’s length it will stretch that far. The elastic cord should be secured well so that it won’t come off unless you unclip it. On some net handles, you may need to drill a hole or tape the cord onto the handle.

I don’t see any images that state that is incorrect, unless you mixed it up and you carry your net handle up and net down. You can see how World champion competition anglers rig their nets hoop up and hoo sideways at Euro nymphing with the fly fishing world champion! Grip: The handle grip can be important especially when your hands are wet from rain or the river. Some net handles will be rubberized or have some sort of coating for better grip. I’m not sure what you mean when you say “every guide I know carry their net with the handle down, and the net up, as shown in the picture (that says this is incorrect).” I agree with this and this is how I carry mine. it’s also how many competition anglers are now carrying there’s.Hanging the net off a magnetic net release like the Orvis Magnetic Net Release is a good way to make it easy to grab your net when fighting a fish but most anglers use it the right way, and not the best way. The only problem with these trout nets is that they are difficult to unfold with one hand when you have one hand on your rod fighting a big fish. Otherwise, they are a great mid-length net that can extend to a longer net if needed. The right-sized trout net will be small enough to be easily carried and will be light enough and capable of being attached to your body without weighing you down, but it will still be big enough to handle the largest trout in the river you are fishing.