Suggestions on a net?
I got a beginners fly fishing outfit for now from Cabela's (6wt WF line). Bought a pair of Dan Bailey's waders. Got a pair of Korkers w/interchangeable soles. Now need a net, does any one have suggestions on one that is easy on the trout? I have done some research and rubber seems to be the way to go.
Thanks in advance.
Doug
Trend
I realize the trend is toward rubber nets these days but I don't buy it. I believe if you handle a fish properly it will be fine. Just my opinion.
Bruce
I went fishing the other day with a cheapy net with a soft fabric bag, and every fish I put in the net wound up snagging a dropper and usually both flys in it. They had to be cut out to get them out. I'm going rubber.
They're just fish, right? Right?
As will I, when this Frabil bites the dust.
"They say you forget your troubles on a trout stream, but that's not quite it. What happens is that you begin to see where your troubles fit into the grand scheme of things, and suddenly they're just not such a big deal anymore." - John Gierach
http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/te...554&hasJS=true I have been using this net for about two maybe three years and not had one problem with it and I know two guys that fish with it and feel the same.
www.fisknat.com Nice nets with light weight rubber bags. I've used one for the last year. The rubber bags have their pros and cons. They don't snag flies and I believe remove less slime from the fish. However fish tend to struggle and bounce around in them more. At least that's my experience.
That looks just like the one I've been cutting my flies out of. The material is just too prone to snatch up the hooks.Originally Posted by garb72
They're just fish, right? Right?
I'd suggest a MeasureNet. Relatively inexpensive and you can get either a nylon mesh bag or a rubber bag.
I really like my Brodin Ghost net. It's not cheap but it really is a good net.
http://www.brodin.com/FireholeGhost.html
Jeff
Do you use barbless hooks?
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