I am interested to learn how you can lose a net. I have a magnetic release with a slim shock cord from the hook that clasps the top magnet to the vest to the handle of the net. I hang my net "net-up". When I come back to my car the net is on my vest and when I take off the vest I remove the net clip and put the net/magnet/cord in the car. That way I also avoid having the net float away if I drop it in the stream - it is connected to the vest by the cord. I think those magnets often come with a cord. How does this work for you?