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I'm interested in purchasing a new fishing net and noticed two that differ
than the nylon one I have, the catch and release fine mesh net and the rubberized net. Any recommendations on either of these two? -tom |
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On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:57:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote: Any recommendations on either of these two? I just bought a large (16 inch opening) rubberized net and used it on my trip to the Rapid last week. It worked fine and seemed to handle the fish better than the conventional mesh net. Also, on several occasions, the hook came out of the fish's mouth while in the net, but did not get caught up in the net. I have another net with a small (size 18) Copper John caught in the mesh; it's been there for two years. Dave |
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Dave LaCourse wrote:
On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:57:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima" wrote: Any recommendations on either of these two? I just bought a large (16 inch opening) rubberized net and used it on my trip to the Rapid last week. It worked fine and seemed to handle the fish better than the conventional mesh net. Also, on several occasions, the hook came out of the fish's mouth while in the net, but did not get caught up in the net. I have another net with a small (size 18) Copper John caught in the mesh; it's been there for two years. Dave Another reason to crimp those barbs... Chas remove fly fish to e mail directly |
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On Thu, 07 Sep 2006 02:01:38 -0500, chas
wrote: Dave LaCourse wrote: On Wed, 6 Sep 2006 12:57:12 -0700, "Tom Nakashima" wrote: Any recommendations on either of these two? I just bought a large (16 inch opening) rubberized net and used it on my trip to the Rapid last week. It worked fine and seemed to handle the fish better than the conventional mesh net. Also, on several occasions, the hook came out of the fish's mouth while in the net, but did not get caught up in the net. I have another net with a small (size 18) Copper John caught in the mesh; it's been there for two years. Dave Another reason to crimp those barbs... Chas remove fly fish to e mail directly Ah, but the barb IS crimped. I have found that unless you completely remove the barb (chance of breaking the hook) you will always have a little bit of a barb. The tiny barb on an 18 inch nymph hook still has enough of a point to embed itself into fabric, not so much into finger flesh or fish jaws, but it just loves any kind of fabric. Dave |
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![]() "Tom Nakashima" wrote in message ... I'm interested in purchasing a new fishing net and noticed two that differ than the nylon one I have, the catch and release fine mesh net and the rubberized net. Any recommendations on either of these two? -tom I'm no expert, however, I have used the nylon bag drift boat and wading nets for years, my cousin upgraded to the following rubber bag net a couple years ago and they are the cats @ss when it comes to landing and being gentle on a fish, plus your flies will not snag in the rubber mesh, especially nice when using a double nymph rig or a dry/dropper rig. http://www.brodin.com/images/Excalibur%20PCweb.jpg For wade fishing I generally don't carry a net and use the Ketchum release, they work slick and you don't have to handle the fish. http://www.flyfishrivers.com/Combin/Prod2.html If you wish to carry a net for wading, I would suggest the following with a shallow bag, so the fish are not wadded up on the bottom of a deep mess net where you are trying to untangle the fish and your flies. http://www.brodin.com/images/Gallatin.jpg No affiliation with either company. My .02, JT |
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![]() "JT" wrote in message ... "Tom Nakashima" wrote in message ... I'm interested in purchasing a new fishing net and noticed two that differ than the nylon one I have, the catch and release fine mesh net and the rubberized net. Any recommendations on either of these two? -tom I'm no expert, however, I have used the nylon bag drift boat and wading nets for years, my cousin upgraded to the following rubber bag net a couple years ago and they are the cats @ss when it comes to landing and being gentle on a fish, plus your flies will not snag in the rubber mesh, especially nice when using a double nymph rig or a dry/dropper rig. http://www.brodin.com/images/Excalibur%20PCweb.jpg For wade fishing I generally don't carry a net and use the Ketchum release, they work slick and you don't have to handle the fish. http://www.flyfishrivers.com/Combin/Prod2.html First time I've heard of the Ketchum release, interesting. If you wish to carry a net for wading, I would suggest the following with a shallow bag, so the fish are not wadded up on the bottom of a deep mess net where you are trying to untangle the fish and your flies. http://www.brodin.com/images/Gallatin.jpg Yes, the exact problem I've had is untangling the fly/line from the net. No affiliation with either company. My .02, JT Thanks JT & Dave L for the info. Would like read up on the Ketchum. -tom |
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![]() For wade fishing I generally don't carry a net and use the Ketchum release, they work slick and you don't have to handle the fish. http://www.flyfishrivers.com/Combin/Prod2.html First time I've heard of the Ketchum release, interesting. I found the Ketchum Release hard to get used to. They are particulary hard for me to use on whitefish. It now sits at the bottom of my gear bag. |
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"Tom Nakashima" wrote in message
... I'm interested in purchasing a new fishing net and noticed two that differ than the nylon one I have, the catch and release fine mesh net and the rubberized net. Any recommendations on either of these two? -tom For fly fishing I've got a beaughtiful wood net with a fin nylon mesh. It does a wonderful job, but it does tangle fish spines, hooks etc. For bassing (from my boat) I have a cord net that feels like poly. It works well and does not seem to tangle hooks too badly, but it does tanglke some. I've also got a soft nylon net. It tangles hooks very badly. I also have a rubber net. Even though it has a smaller hoop than the other two it is heavy. I can not easily one hand it when landing fish by myself. The heavy poly cord (I think its poly cord because its stiffer than I expect nylon cord to be) is probably the best comprimise as it is light and strong. It's also got a huge hoop so I can swim a fish into it more easily when fishing solo. -- Bob La Londe Fishing Arizona & The Colorado River Fishing Forums & Contests http://www.YumaBassMan.com -- Posted via a free Usenet account from http://www.teranews.com |
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In article , "Tom Nakashima"
wrote: I'm interested in purchasing a new fishing net and noticed two that differ than the nylon one I have, the catch and release fine mesh net and the rubberized net. Any recommendations on either of these two? -tom I ve used a rubber net for years and would never go back to nylon. A tad heavier but well worth it. Doesn t get tangled in bushes, or catch hooks. Calmer on the fish too. MT |
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