Musky nets?

[buckster]

Looking to purchase a musky net. Have had to many close calls trying to scoop them outta the water with my mits. Anyone know of somewhere where i can get a good quality net? Anyone recommend a certain net?

[Pigeontroller]

You have 3 main types/brands that are popular, all are in the $150-$200 range.

 

Beckman- Finsaver Magnum Pen Net

 

Frabil- Big Game or Big Kahuna

 

Stowmaster, not sure of name but the large one!

 

www.protacklemuskyshop.com, www.muskyshop.com or JB's Fishing Depot in Toronto

Edited June 3, 2008 by Pigeontroller

[Crazyhook]

What Dax Said!

[Musky or Specks]

Beckman, savesa ton of wear and tear on the fish

[silveradosheriff]

I am very happy with the Frabill Kwik Kradle.

[BillM]

Old salmon fishing net is going to make due for us this weekend.

 

I've seen some homemade cradles out of burlap and some 2x2's.. Looks like a cheap and viable solution.

[Meely]

I had a craddle sitting in my closet for about 2 years.

I finally decided to give it a try last summer.

I was trolling believers when I got me a nice ski. Out comes the craddle, craddle the fish in the water, one good thrash and I got me a craddle stuck with believer hooks.

I had a heck of a time trying to pull each hook out.

After that, I rolled her back up and put her back in the closet.

I think she'll stay there. Frabil nets are the only way to go now.

 

Meely

Edited June 3, 2008 by Meely

[mattyk]

i have a frabill big game and really like it.

[muskymike]

I also have the Frabill Big Game net and am really happy with it. Although I think I would have purchased a Fin Saver now that I have the Frabill. The bag is not as stiff. Either way they are both great products. I bought mine from Stacy at Pro Tackle, great guy to deal with and great service. JB's has them as well just like Dax said.

 

I would trust just about anything Dax says actually, so go with what he said.

[DANIMAL]

The Frabil big kahuna works great for me. I've never tried the big beckman but I've only heard good things about it.

[lew]

Although I think I would have purchased a Fin Saver now that I have the Frabill. The bag is not as stiff.

 

I somewhat agree Mike.

 

I've been using the Frabil Big Game for several years now and find the handle & hoop much stronger & far superior to the Beckman, but even after a lot of use the bag is still extremely stiff, plus it tapers to a point basically.

 

I prefer the Beckman pen-style square bag in that it's much softer, yet still fish friendly, and I find it easier to work on the fish with it rather than the Frabil bag.

 

I'm thinking very seriously about ordering a Beckman bag & using it with my Frabil frame, giving me the best of both worlds.

[Pigeontroller]

Excellent idea Lew! I consider the Frabil yoke to be far better and user friendly, but I really like the Beckman Bag.

 

Anyone that can afford the rods/reels/tackle to chase Muskie should be able to afford the proper NET. An old Salmon net can do alot of damage to a big Muskie's fins!

[mattyk]

Pigeontroller is right. I remember the first time i caught a musky and i didnt have the proper net and it did a lot of damage to the fish's fins, and felt pretty bad. After that incident i decided that i would purchase a proper musky net. Well worth the money if you ask me.

[TroutnMuskieHunter]

I use the Frabil Big Kahuna and love it!!!

[buckster]

thanks for all the feedback! I took a look at the Beckman. Great net i might just do it!

[Reel Nauti Pirate]

Lots of good info here:

 

http://skunked.ca/viewtopic.php?t=3545&start=15

 

Concensus is the Loki is top notch!

[Greencoachdog]

One of these will save your mitts!

 

So will these: