What type of net

[stuntman]

Yeah, this is kinda a dumb question. I am unable to use the search function for other threads on this because the search terms are too broad, so please bear with me:

 

I need a net. A long handled net for fishing salmon and trout off of the southern Ontario piers; Oshawa, Port Hope etc. and I dont know:

 

-Most nets have 48" handles and that seems to short to me. how long the handle should be?

-How small is too small for the net opening?

 

It would really stink catching a fish with only a useless net to bring it up with.

 

Any help?

 

Stuntman

Edited September 13, 2007 by stuntman

[ccmtcanada]

We have a net that we bought at BPS....I believe the opening is 30 inches and the handle extends to 8 feet...perfect for pier fishing at any pier I've seen

[Sinker]

Yup, you need at least 8ft for it to be a worthwhile purchase.

 

I was a on a pier last night, and my 7 ft rod couldn't touch the water!!

 

I have an 8 footer, with a 5 foot extension

 

Sinker

[stuntman]

OK....8ft handle (plus net dimensions). check!

 

make sure I can add an extension laster. check!

 

Any particular brand name, is it important?

 

Stuntman

[Fisherman]

Yes, the brand is important, from personal experience, stay away from the Frabil junk. I have the ex large one from Ranger, it has the 8' telescoping handle that slides down to 4' inside the hoop of the net.

[Garry2Rs]

What you're looking for is a Beckman's Fish Pen Landing Net.

This sucker is big enough to land a steer! The bottom is flat, so it forms a pen. You can take your time finding your tools and unhook your toothy critter in the water and release it with minimum stress..

Garry2r's

[Dondorfish]

What you're looking for is a Beckman's Fish Pen Landing Net.

This sucker is big enough to land a steer! The bottom is flat, so it forms a pen. You can take your time finding your tools and unhook your toothy critter in the water and release it with minimum stress..

Garry2r's

 

 

 

That sounds interesting - any idea how much and where one would find one?

 

 

Don

[Roy]

Yes, the brand is important, from personal experience, stay away from the Frabil junk. I have the ex large one from Ranger, it has the 8' telescoping handle that slides down to 4' inside the hoop of the net.

 

I use a Frabill Kwik Kradle for muskie, a fine net bottom, excellent construction, and certainly not cheap.

My walleye net is a Frabill Tru-trax with an 8' handle and powerlock system.

They'll both last me my lifetime for sure.