(Part 2) Best fishing nets according to redditors
We found 52 Reddit comments discussing the best fishing nets. We ranked the 35 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the products ranked 21-40. You can also go back to the previous section.
2 ring net with a buoy along with just good ole chicken on a string.
I agree with NuclearFishing, an anchor trolley is the way to go to keep a reasonable position in wind or current. Remember there are a few ways to attach to the anchor trolley. You can use a traditional anchor, a stake out pole, or a bush anchor/gripper. I know you said you were already full on gear so the choice is yours on what to bring with.
As far as "landing" any fish have you considered a collapsible fishing net? I got myself one of the Frabrill folding nets. It is incredibly lightweight but in the heat of the moment I wish it was more one-hand friendly. I do a lot of shore fishing and carry mine closed and on my belt. I pan fish a lot so every once in a while I'll hook something too big and will need the help of a net and having one I can deploy somewhat quickly is helpful. Also the very small mesh netting sometimes snags my barbs and that really grinds my gears. If your considering a collapsible net, check out video reviews to see how they are opened to which are more one hand friendly. Also the fish grips are not a bad idea either.
I used to use crab pots and traps. Just tie a 4 string harness to the large top ring and tie that to a long rope. Wire a chicken neck to the bottom in the middle of the small ring. Then just let it sink down below the dock to the bottom. When it hits bottom the chain mesh will collapse and the pot will lay flat. There are also star shaped hard wire pyramid traps that do the same thing as well as all manner of cage traps. Anyway, just dunk them off the dock to the bottom, tie off the rope and fish with rod and reel for awhile. After 30-40 minutes haul up your pots/traps and put any crabs in a ventilated 5gal bucket. Check the bait and replace if necessary and repeat the process.
Great job. What plastics were y'all using?
In regards to your bent net, might I suggest a stowmaster net. I got one about 5 years ago and have had zero issues. It's a little pricy up front but we were having to replace a cheap net from Academy every year so I think it's been a good deal. We fish corpus and baffin and the kayak size is perfect
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this looks like it might suit you.
https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Sportsman-Seamless-Landing-Telescoping/dp/B001AMJ4K4/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1486576643&sr=8-7&keywords=frabill+net
Get this rod and reel combo: (rod rated 1 to 3 oz and reel can hold 310 yds of 20 lb mono)
http://www.amazon.com/Penn-Pursuit-7000-2-Spinning-9-Feet/dp/B00ER7GO2K/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1458336853&sr=8-1&keywords=penn+pursuit+7000+combo
Get this line in 1/4 lb spool in 20lb test with the color being Chartreuse:
http://www.amazon.com/Sufix-Tritanium-4-Pound-Chartreuse-17-Pound/dp/B0015N8404/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1458336936&sr=1-1&keywords=sufix+tritanium+plus
The tackle box you suggested will work fine but add a 1 oz Gotcha plug (orange head w/ gold body) and a 1 oz sting silver (silver and gold) to mess with bluefish and spanish mackerel.
Get the bridge net to lift heavy fish:
http://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Bridge-Pier-Net-36-Inch/dp/B00A1ZEUZ0/ref=sr_1_1?s=sports-and-fitness&ie=UTF8&qid=1458337035&sr=1-1&keywords=bridge+net
Get some Fishbites in these flavors: sandflea, shrimp, and bloodworm. You'll catch sea mullet, pompano, spot, croaker, triggerfish, red drum, black drum and sheepshead on that assortment of bait.
I got this one as my first net, served me well and I let the kids use it now - Eagle Claw Rubber Net
Handy Pak Net - Plastic Handle Vinyl Pouch (HPJN-30 Deep Knotted Netting) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0083DGL72/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_JCzDyb9HJY3PY
This is the one that I bought. It's held up well, I've only had it a few months though. They have one with a wooden handle that's a bit more expensive, I like the plastic though.
Sure, go walmart and by some fly netting, if they don't have any then go to the fabric department and look for "tulle" it's very similar and used at weddings.
So bring that stuff home and craft a net out of it. Could add some weights, or attach it to a stick or something. Then net one of those birdies and bring it inside.
Edit: Or just buy one.
I have a small folding net that I take with when I travel. Its something like this one or this one . They fold down super small and can hold pretty large trout. Also, they are super cheap.
The daiwa one touch landing net is the lightest thing ive found. I think about 4 oz without the carrying case https://www.amazon.com/Daiwa-OneTouch-landing-net-small/dp/B0034GGLKK
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Yay for gifts!
Well, it is a minnow seine and that is what it looks like they caught.