Nets??

[Devan S.]

I'm finding more and more I need to upgrade my wade fishing net. 

What does everyone use/recommend? Nearly every guide trip I have been on used a fishpond. They are sweet but price is high. Is there anything more bang for your buck?

Currently I'm using the cheapy standard issue wood frame net maybe 16" x 9-10" opening. Looking for larger opening for bigger fish, deeper would be nice. Not overly concerned with weight. 

Have considered buying Nomad net and DIY wooden frame.

[moguy1973]

1 hour ago, Devan S. said:

Looking for larger opening for bigger fish, deeper would be nice.

Optimistic fishermen are the best fishermen.

🤣 

[fishinwrench]

I found one, perfect size/perfect shape about 10 years ago at Fort Bennett for less than 30.00 and it has served me well.  It'll handle 24 inchers.

I keep thinking that I owe it to myself to own a fancy 200.00 landing net.....but I just can't get myself to do it.  

 

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, fishinwrench said:

I found one, perfect size/perfect shape about 10 years ago at Fort Bennett for less than 30.00 and it has served me well.  It'll handle 24 inchers.

I keep thinking that I owe it to myself to own a fancy 200.00 landing net.....but I just can't get myself to do it.  

 

I have a custom one my dad had made for me.   It’s never been wet.  

[Terrierman]

21 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I have a custom one my dad had made for me.   It’s never been wet.  

I wonder how he would feel about that?  Not a snide remark either.

[N9BOW]

9 hours ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I have a custom one my dad had made for me.   It’s never been wet.  

Bring it to Jig Fest! lets put a hog in the basket... Break it in proper!

[snagged in outlet 3]

9 hours ago, Terrierman said:

I wonder how he would feel about that?  Not a snide remark either.

It’s been hanging by the fireplace for decades.  

[snagged in outlet 3]

1 hour ago, N9BOW said:

Bring it to Jig Fest! lets put a hog in the basket... Break it in proper!

I’d like to but in addition to all the holiday engagements my youngest is graduating from  Missouri S and T on December 18th.   We just can’t be more proud and excited.  BS in engineering management.   She already has a full time gig at Spectrum in software development.  

[Terrierman]

25 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I’d like to but in addition to all the holiday engagements my youngest is graduating form Missouri S and T on December 18th.   We just can’t be more proud and excited.  BS in engineering management.   She already has a full time gig at Spectrum in software development.  

Congratulations to her and her parents!

[Johnsfolly]

31 minutes ago, snagged in outlet 3 said:

I’d like to but in addition to all the holiday engagements my youngest is graduating form Missouri S and T on December 18th.   We just can’t be more proud and excited.  BS in engineering management.   She already has a full time gig at Spectrum in software development.  

Congrats to you all! Great achievement!