Landing nets

"SteveB" wrote in message
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I trout and bass fish on a local lake. My landing net has a twisted nylon
line net. I spend more time taking out the treble hooks than fishing. Is
there landing nets made of mono? Any other ideas other than slinging the
fish out of the water, taking a chance of losing it and the lure?

Steve


There are nets that the basket is made from molded rubber that are just
about impossible to get the hooks tangled into.

Then, there are other landing nets that are made with conventional nylon
netting, but then the net bag is dipped in rubber and coated.

If you go to the following link, you can find examples of the different nets
types;

http://www.frabill.com/store/index.p...ing-nets/id/5/

Both styles of net are pretty good and have the added advantage of being
more gentle on the fish and not being as abrasive on the slime coat of the
fish. The molded rubber is about hook proof, but they are a little heavier
and have more water resistance when trying to scoop a fish.

The coated rubber net bags are easier to get through the water, but
occasionally a hook will penetrate the webbing.

So there's advantages and disadvantages to both nets, but both will be
better than what you're currently using and better for the fish.
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