How to carry a net

Willi's thread Some C&R Information spawned a related
discussion that I think deserves its own thread.

I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.

How do you carry a net ?

--
Ken Fortenberry

On Wed, 02 Jun 2004 23:58:42 GMT, Ken Fortenberry
wrote:

Willi's thread Some C&R Information spawned a related
discussion that I think deserves its own thread.

I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.

How do you carry a net ?

Attached to the back of my vest, handle down, using a quick disconnect at the
head. Just pull on the handle hard enough and the net pops free.

It rarely bothers me enough to not carry it - unless I know we're gonna be
into tiny - or freaky huge - fare...

/daytripper

The back of my vest has a metalring on the back between the
shoulderblades. I use that and a net holder that I bought from Orvis:

http://www.orvis.com/store/product_d...subcat_id=6023

It works reasonably well.

Ken Fortenberry wrote:

Willi's thread Some C&R Information spawned a related
discussion that I think deserves its own thread.

I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.

How do you carry a net ?

--
Ken Fortenberry

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
. ..
Willi's thread Some C&R Information spawned a related
discussion that I think deserves its own thread.

I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.

How do you carry a net ?

--
Ken Fortenberry

I agree that nets are a PITA. Up until about a year and a half ago I never
carried a net and never found myself in dire need for one (after all, these
are NJ trout). While at the annual NJ Flyfishing Expo the gear whore in me
kicked in and I began admiring the woodwork on some nets and ended up buying
one. Then, as you say, I tried a few different attachment methods and they
all are more of a PITA than the darn thing is worth. Forget about trekking
into my favorite local spot with that net on my back. It is a magnet for
every branch and bush in the path.

Anyone wanna buy a barely used net and a few attchment gizmos?

The magnet thing on the back of the vest.

Bought one at Penns this year and it works great....had to use it on a
brookie, must been 11 or 12 inches. Three days ago it was 10 or 11 inches.

They grow fast. Glad I had my net.

john


"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
. ..
Willi's thread Some C&R Information spawned a related
discussion that I think deserves its own thread.

I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.

How do you carry a net ?

--
Ken Fortenberry

"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
. ..
I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.


Magnetic Clip, ,the Whorvis one mentioned elsewhere.

On Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:31:00 -0500, "Wayne Knight"
wrote:


"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
...
I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.


Magnetic Clip, ,the Whorvis one mentioned elsewhere.

Me too. Hung by the top of the hoop.

Although I have several friends who actually tuck their nets (hoop
first) into that big back pocket on their vests.


g.c.

"George Cleveland" wrote in message
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On Wed, 2 Jun 2004 20:31:00 -0500, "Wayne Knight"
wrote:


"Ken Fortenberry" wrote in message
...
I don't carry a net anymore. I know that, in the interest
of the fish I plan to C&R, I probably should but it's a
pain in the ass. I've tried carrying it on a big huge
Orvis zinger, on a "french clip", I've tried carrying it
handle side up, handle side down, I've even tried a big
honking piece of elastic rubber band over one shoulder
and under the other arm. Pains in the ass, each and every
one, the damn thing is always getting hung up and in the
way.


Magnetic Clip, ,the Whorvis one mentioned elsewhere.

Me too. Hung by the top of the hoop.

Although I have several friends who actually tuck their nets (hoop
first) into that big back pocket on their vests.


g.c.

I can't imagine that would be very user friendly. Trying to get anything
out of that back pocket without engaging in some very perverse moves is
nearly impossible. I nearly killed myself one day trying to get a beer out
of that darn pocket.

Natty

George Cleveland wrote:

Magnetic Clip, ,the Whorvis one mentioned elsewhere.


Me too. Hung by the top of the hoop.

Right. Tether it to your vest, though, or you will soon be without a net.

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In article ,
lid says...

How do you carry a net ?


Mine hangs from a peg on a sheet of pegboard on the
back wall of my garage, where it hasn't caused me a
bit of trouble for the eight or so years that I've
owned it.

Kevin