11-19-2024, 07:09 PM
What nets have you guys found to best suit your fishing style?
I am thinking of changing nets.
We had a rubber net that now resides about 60' deep in the Berry unless someone has snagged it. In the excitement of catching that 6" fish I just set the net down for the water to hold it for me. Most likely it's still holding it.
I liked this net other than the weight and the large amount of resistance in the water. When replacing it I bought a net that has the rubber coating on the strings. There is nowhere near as much resistance with this net but it has a drawback that all but drives me mad. Sometimes a hook goes through one of the strings. (not as bad as uncoated nets however) After this happens it is battle on to get the hook back. (Buggar does not believe in catch and release.) Treble hooks are a real nightmare at times. (Flopping fish in the net with a loose treble just waiting to grab anything it can.)
Most times I just reach over the side of the boat and remove the hook. When grandkids are there, inexperienced anglers, or the fish is a good un the net comes into play.
Is there a net out there that has the qualities of a rubber net without the weight or water resistance?
I am thinking of changing nets.
We had a rubber net that now resides about 60' deep in the Berry unless someone has snagged it. In the excitement of catching that 6" fish I just set the net down for the water to hold it for me. Most likely it's still holding it.
I liked this net other than the weight and the large amount of resistance in the water. When replacing it I bought a net that has the rubber coating on the strings. There is nowhere near as much resistance with this net but it has a drawback that all but drives me mad. Sometimes a hook goes through one of the strings. (not as bad as uncoated nets however) After this happens it is battle on to get the hook back. (Buggar does not believe in catch and release.) Treble hooks are a real nightmare at times. (Flopping fish in the net with a loose treble just waiting to grab anything it can.)
Most times I just reach over the side of the boat and remove the hook. When grandkids are there, inexperienced anglers, or the fish is a good un the net comes into play.
Is there a net out there that has the qualities of a rubber net without the weight or water resistance?