Does the color of your fishing net matter?

[wiperhunter2]

For the last 10 years or so, I've been using a clear, or white net but I switching back to a black one. Do any of you think it is harder to get a fish to go into as black net compared to a clear one? Or is there any difference at all, in getting that fish to go into the net, because of the color?

[oldguy]

For the last 10 years or so, I've been using a clear, or white net but I switching back to a black one. Do any of you think it is harder to get a fish to go into as black net compared to a clear one? Or is there any difference at all, in getting that fish to go into the net, because of the color?

I have both colors on my boat and have not seen any difference. Only difference i see is in the netter!!( Me)

[wiperhunter2]

For the last 10 years or so, I've been using a clear, or white net but I switching back to a black one. Do any of you think it is harder to get a fish to go into as black net compared to a clear one? Or is there any difference at all, in getting that fish to go into the net, because of the color?

I have both colors on my boat and have not seen any difference. Only difference i see is in the netter!!( Me)

I can remember using both but I think I went to the clear one, thinking the fish might not notice the net as much, when I went to scoop it up. Guess I'll find out because I got the new one yesterday and got it put on. My old one had so many zip ties holding it together, that I thought it was time for a replacement.

[lovetofish]

The way fish distinguish colors of lures when one is working well, and another is not I don't think the color of the net matters. I just think they see something coming toward them and react according.

[TubeDude]

I doubt that the color of the net is more of a spook factor than the fish being dragged to something splashing on the surface.  Most fish either instinctively bolt from a nearby surface disturbance (predator) or learn to do so from a "near net" experience.  And then there are some of us who should cover our faces with a mask to help avoid scaring the fish with our less than lovely countenance.

I think I have proven to my own satisfaction that getting the net quietly into the water before the fish arrives will help avoid a sudden spooking splash if you delay the netting until the fish is close.  By just drawing the fish over a waiting net you will usually do better than making a wild stab at them...especially if you miss and knock the fish off the hook.  How do I know that????

[wiperhunter2]

Thanks for your input guys. Over the years I've tried all methods of scooping up fish, the fast stab at the fish, if successful, is the best method, IMO, when trolling at 1.5 to 3 mph but when going slower, at fligging speed, I find that putting the net in the water before the fish gets there works well too.

[oldguy]

Thanks for your input guys. Over the years I've tried all methods of scooping up fish, the fast stab at the fish, if successful, is the best method, IMO, when trolling at 1.5 to 3 mph but when going slower, at fligging speed, I find that putting the net in the water before the fish gets there works well too.

What is is that there was 175 views and only 3 said anything.

[Troutster]

The color of my net absolutely matters. If it doesn’t match my boat, it’s a no go!.

[Mr. J]

I have a green net and a black net. Catfish like green, Trout like black. At least that's what I give them.

rj

[JazzyM]

Thanks for your input guys. Over the years I've tried all methods of scooping up fish, the fast stab at the fish, if successful, is the best method, IMO, when trolling at 1.5 to 3 mph but when going slower, at fligging speed, I find that putting the net in the water before the fish gets there works well too.

What is is that there was 175 views and only 3 said anything.

Probably because none of us can compete with Pat’s answers

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The color of my net absolutely matters. If it doesn’t match my boat, it’s a no go!.

 Hahaaaaaaa

[BearLakeFishGuy]

Its my opinion that the net color doesn't matter, however, the fish may indeed feel vibrations (through lateral line) of the net. Whether you put the net in the water or make a quick dip with it from not having it in the water is up to you. I prefer the quick dip/stab method....but you do have to be careful to not snag the lure like Tubedude says. I've seen a few nice fish lost at the net when the netter snags the lure and doesn't get the fish in the net.

[wiperhunter2]

Its my opinion that the net color doesn't matter, however, the fish may indeed feel vibrations (through lateral line) of the net.  Whether you put the net in the water or make a quick dip with it from not having it in the water is up to you.  I prefer the quick dip/stab method....but you do have to be careful to not snag the lure like Tubedude says.  I've seen a few nice fish lost at the net when the netter snags the lure and doesn't get the fish in the net.

Amen to that brother!

[k2muskie]

We have clear and black nets.  Makes no difference as fish will go bonkers at net.  Unfortunately hooks caught in net cause lost fish.

https://youtu.be/C13M242bCAs

[wiperhunter2]

We have clear and black nets.  Makes no difference as fish will go bonkers at net.  Unfortunately hooks caught in net cause lost fish.

https://youtu.be/C13M242bCAs

You can't be a fisher person without that happening from time to time but it sure can be disappointing with it happens.

Thanks everyone for sharing your thoughts.