Fishing Nets

  • Beaver E
    Posts: 137
    October 11, 2012 at 12:45 am #1239100

    Hey guys. I am looking for a little advise on fishing nets. I am in need of a new one and I want it to be a good one. I manly fish walleyes and maybe a walleye tourny here or there. Thinking a 6 footer would be the best length but after that I am kinda lost. Just wondering what brands/models you guys use.

    onestout
    Hudson, WI
    Posts: 2698
    October 11, 2012 at 1:05 am #1104420

    I’m not even sure what brand mine is but it’s nice and heavy duty. I like it because it expands to around 12′ which is really nice when trolling or can be used shorter other times.

    Nate Siebrecht
    Oronoco, mn
    Posts: 55
    October 11, 2012 at 1:06 am #1104422

    Beckman with treated hook proof net

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3905
    October 11, 2012 at 1:10 am #1104424

    Anything by Beckman is the way to go. I recommend the 4 + 3 extension handle on whichever hoop you decide. 4′ is great for corkin or short bait rigs and 7′ is great for trolling or longer bait rigs. The coho/walleye is a dandy. Don’t get sticker shock, they will last you your life.

    I added a 6 + 3 handle that I can interchange, I like it when trolling LC and for salmon/lakers on Superior.

    Eric Pomplun
    janesville, wisconsin
    Posts: 480
    October 11, 2012 at 1:24 am #1104427

    BECKMAN by far i use a 6’+3′ extension and it is sweet. especially great for trolling or netting walleyes while anchored in moderate or heavy current where getting them real close to the boat is not easy. totally worth the money i got mine used from a tournament fisherman off the internet for $60 so there are deals to be found.

    bck
    Big Stone Lake Sd
    Posts: 257
    October 11, 2012 at 1:35 am #1104429

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    BECKMAN by far i use a 6’+3′ extension and it is sweet. especially great for trolling or netting walleyes while anchored in moderate or heavy current where getting them real close to the boat is not easy. totally worth the money i got mine used from a tournament fisherman off the internet for $60 so there are deals to be found.

    X2

    I use the same extension in my boat;Love it! I don’t fish current, but run 4 lines most of the time ,either pulling plugs or spinners, the length of the net saves alot of tangles and as previosly posted this net will last a long time,mine is 5 years old and I’m on the water 3-5 days a week from April till November.

    Denny O
    Central IOWA
    Posts: 5865
    October 11, 2012 at 2:13 am #1104433

    And I thought you were reffering to this one,

    Fife
    Ramsey, MN
    Posts: 4074
    October 11, 2012 at 12:22 pm #1104470

    Another vote for Beckman.

    tom_gursky
    Michigan's Upper Peninsula(Iron Mountain)
    Posts: 4749
    October 11, 2012 at 1:52 pm #1104497

    I have the same 4’X 3′ extention 22″ dia Beckman and it is a great net…

    buckshot
    Rochester, MN
    Posts: 1653
    October 11, 2012 at 1:59 pm #1104500

    I have a Stowmaster net I have been using for years. It is awesome, folds up and fits in the front compartment of my 620 with no problem. It is so not having a net flopping around while your running and really nice being able to have it out but folded up and out of the way. When you need it, flop it open and pull the handle and your ready to go in about 3 seconds.

    The net is I believe 7 years old and the basket and frame are still in perfect shape.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18971
    October 11, 2012 at 2:07 pm #1104504

    Beckman here too. Once you buy one you are done.

    mark-bruzek
    Two Harbors, MN
    Posts: 3905
    October 11, 2012 at 2:34 pm #1104515

    Quote:

    And I thought you were reffering to this one,

    well, if we are talking true effectiveness….

    TheFamousGrouse
    St. Paul, MN
    Posts: 12242
    October 11, 2012 at 3:10 pm #1104529

    Quote:

    I have a Stowmaster net I have been using for years. It is awesome, folds up and fits in the front compartment of my 620 with no problem. It is so not having a net flopping around while your running and really nice being able to have it out but folded up and out of the way. When you need it, flop it open and pull the handle and your ready to go in about 3 seconds.

    This sounds awesome. Where did you get it?

    I almost never carry a net because it’s just one more thing to be stepping on or getting tangled up in. Yeah, I know, but unlike a lot of guys these days I’m not fishing out of a 20 foot, 2 bedroom, 3 bath boat with a sauna and a walk in tackle closet.

    Grouse

    trumar
    Rochester, Mn
    Posts: 5967
    October 11, 2012 at 9:02 pm #1104632

    Beckman was my 1st choice, but I did not like the bulky handle so I decided on a Frabil.I mainly fish Walleye too!see link >> frabil net

    out_fishing
    Moorhead, MN
    Posts: 1151
    October 11, 2012 at 9:14 pm #1104634

    Quote:

    Beckman was my 1st choice, but I did not like the bulky handle so I decided on a Frabil.I mainly fish Walleye too!see link >> frabil net

    The big bulky handle is the best! You know the beast is not going to bend or break. They are built to last forever.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18971
    October 11, 2012 at 9:15 pm #1104635

    Here’s one you might want to consider as well. We weren’t thrilled with the net mesh becasue it tends to tangle up hooks but the telescoping ability on the fly is really cool and very useful.
    http://www.egos2slider.com/

    Beaver E
    Posts: 137
    October 12, 2012 at 5:59 pm #1104841

    Thanks guys. Where is the best place to get a beckman? I am in mankato and I went to grander and sheels and they don’t have them. Thanks again for all your input.

    out_fishing
    Moorhead, MN
    Posts: 1151
    October 13, 2012 at 1:21 am #1104957

    I got mine at fleet farm.

    1860Angler
    Brainerd, MN
    Posts: 4
    October 15, 2012 at 7:12 pm #1105325

    I found them on Amazon.

    Quote:

    Thanks guys. Where is the best place to get a beckman? I am in mankato and I went to grander and sheels and they don’t have them. Thanks again for all your input.

    suzuki
    Woodbury, Mn
    Posts: 18971
    October 16, 2012 at 2:04 pm #1105472

    I bought my last one from Beckman. Looks like Lindy bought them but you can still buy direct.

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