Just saw the thread on suggestions for landing nets.

I have a Brodin, but seldom carry it because I fish small streams where trout over 16 inches are rare and I don't need a net to bring to hand and remove hook. I also try not to touch the fish at all and don't want to remove the trout's protective slime which any mesh bag, rubber or not, will do.

Finally, I wear a belt bag instead of a vest most days and I've never been able to comfortably carry a net on my belt without it being a pain as it hangs down in the water and catches fly line or snags on stream side brush.

So those who carry a net--what size trout are you catching? And, have you considered if a net is really needed?