Opinions on nets

[RALMD11]

I'm in the market for a net, and am hoping to get opinions from the board. Most of my fishing these days is chasing natives in SNP, and I've looked at the new nets from Nomad Anglers, specifically the hand net and the mid-size net. The prices are fairly steep, but I think the frame should last a life time.

If any one has a certain brand or style that the recommend, I would love to hear your thoughts. I'm looking for light and durable, and would love to find something in the 50-100 dollar range.

[Jayatwork]

http://www.fisknat.com/ Nice wood nets with rubber bags.

If your looking for something lighter weight, you might consider the aluminum framed measure nets.

[ScottP]

I had the Cabelas rectangular catch-release net for years, loved it, lost it somewhere along Falling Springs Creek in 2010 and haven't replaced it yet. Probably get one with a rubber mesh this time; I've seen some fairly inexpensive ones on EBay.

Regards,
Scott

[johnstoeckel]

I really like the MeasureNet -- http://www.themeasurenet.com/index.htm. Nothing fancy, but a good lightweight net at a very good price. Having the ability to measure fish right in the net bag is nice too. I'd suggest getting their rubber net as it's snags fewer hooks.

[clearwater]

Give a look see here;
http://www.sierra-nets.com/CMS-Sierr...-Nets-for-Sale

[CoachBob]

Go to cabelas.com and put in "Cabela's Wooden Boat Net"
This is a "guide" net with a 4' long handle.
Here's why you should get it.
#1 -- Guides use them for a reason, they work well and it's not as cumbersome as you might think.
#2 -- It's $69.99
#3 -- It's not as cumbersome as you might think. You stick it through your wading belt (you should be wearing one) and let it lay flat against your back.
#4 -- It has a large hoop for easy netting
#5 -- It has a rubber net for less fish damage and virtually no flies caught in the net
#7 -- It's not as cumbersome as you might think
#8 -- It makes netting easier because you don't have to have the fish in so close to you

You want to take the eyelet off the end of the handle because you don't need it.

And...it's not as cumbersome as you might think.

[Buddy Sanders]

So, Coach.....

Don't you think that a 4 foot long net would be a bit cumbersome?

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Sorry, had to do it.

Buddy

[idlerick]

These are excellent nets, lighter and hold up a lot better than wood, friendlier than knotted nylon to the fish, and S-2 sells replacement net bags for them, easy to install. I have one I use in streams and another from pontoon boats.
http://www.s2products.com/zeph.html
I'm remembering they run right around $90 for a trout size.

[RALMD11]

Those look really similar to the offerings from Nomad. I'm definitely leaning towards a composite/carbon fiber over wood for durability and weight savings.

[NJTroutbum]

Carbon fiber?......I may have found a replacement for the Brodin.