I’m sure this has been talked about a bunch but was too lazy to look.
What’s the best bag material to get? I’ve always been a rubber guy but are one of the coated versions better? I also like a shallow bag with a flat bottom. Going to buy a new Ego slider.
Thanks
DT
I don’t care for the rubber ones because of the weight. I sometimes fish alone and trying to use one with a rubber net one handed while leading a fish in on a rod using the other is a tough task. For that reason I use the nylon coated version.
If you never fish by yourself then someone can always handle the net, so it would not be an issue.
Ranger net . No frills built good and lightweight . Bag doesn’t drag in the water too when your trying to lift fish.
I loved my ego slider rubber net, sadly it was lost in the river during s mishap between my son and I. I have been using a coated ranger net I really like but I need a longer handle.
I use a cotton net that my dad bought in the 60s. Doesn’t split the fins, easy to untangle.
Rubber all the way for me. I’ve tried others over the years but I always come back to rubber because anything else that I’ve tried snags trebles on cranks. The extra weight is worth it for me.
Rubber all the way for me. I’ve tried others over the years but I always come back to rubber because anything else that I’ve tried snags trebles on cranks. The extra weight is worth it for me.
Fully agree. It isn’t that much extra weight.
Ranger net . No frills built good and lightweight . Bag doesn’t drag in the water too when your trying to lift fish.
This. Ranger tournament series. I won’t buy anything else. https://rangernets.com/products/tournament-series/
The hexagon shape aluminum telescoping handles seem like they would bind up but they are smooth as butter and work perfectly every time. By far the best value out there.
I like my Ranger net. Great net for a fair price.
DT – Take a look at the Frabil Conservation series net. Good balance between a rubber net and standard. It’s a rubber coated mesh with a flat bottom. Pulls a little heavy through the water, but is very kind to the fish. Have had one for over 10 years and has held up great.
-J.
Thanks for all the feedback. I’ll check a few out next time I’m shopping.
DT
I love my ego slider. Its a coated net, extendable handle, but dont lift the fish over the side of the boat with it extended or you might break the handle. I have had zero issues with it.
I loved my ego slider rubber net, sadly it was lost in the river during s mishap between my son and I. I have been using a coated ranger net I really like but I need a longer handle.
Well, ya gotta good story behind it?
I was at Blain’s Farm and Fleet. The had a nice walleye size I thought was very nice and worth the money. It’s a Frabill Telescoping Conservation net. I really like the bag. Very light yet rugged. $90 at Blain’s’ with msrp $110 (didn’t know that otherwise I would have to many nets). I may like more than my Clam.
I looked at a Ranger Musky net. It was a good net. Read online – has to be true – listed as best Value Buy. I am thinking on getting a Musky size Frabill Power Catch. I wish I could see one in person.
Like my cheap rubber net. I mainly fish out of my 14′ and I’m not trolling or have tall boat sides to deal with. It’s light, doesn’t snag lures half as much, not the biggest basket, not telescoping or other features but nice and light, easy to grab, cheap.
Busy spots if I’m on em I bust out the hand trout net and sneak up over the side if I’m worried about staying ninja mode.
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I loved my ego slider rubber net, sadly it was lost in the river during s mishap between my son and I. I have been using a coated ranger net I really like but I need a longer handle.Well, ya gotta good story behind it?
Nothing to great, the boy and I were each battling a big cat in the night hours and I told him to throw me the net, about 2 minutes later I said throw me that gosh damn net, he said he did. Never did I hear a splash or anything but the net was never seen again. He must have tossed it to me from behind his back and my back was to him. It happened so fast and we both had fish on. I figured it would float but we scoured the river and never found it.
I have been using a coated ranger net I really like but I need a longer handle.
Not sure what size you have but I highly recommend a telescoping handle Ranger. I know you river fish a lot and they are ideal for that and trolling. They extend to 84”. I couldn’t imagine trying to use a longer net handle because it would be far too heavy with the lack of leverage at a longer length.
I have the 9788TFB which is a 25”x25” and is perfect for lake trout/salmon, pike and very large walleyes. I rarely net walleyes under 23” unless I am trying to get them in the frying pan. The 20”x20” 458TSR4X4 has a completely rubber net and the same telescoping handle. It might be ideal for all walleye fishing.
I have a red handled Frabill. Not real deep with a flat bottom rubber coated net. Perfect for eyes and crappies.
Just yesterday I purchased a Frabill Conservation Net which has coated / knotless net. An in-law uses this brand on Lake Erie and swears by it. I also saw a fair amount of these nets on the Detroit River a week ago.
Not sure what size you have but I highly recommend a telescoping handle Ranger. I know you river fish a lot and they are ideal for that and trolling. They extend to 84”. I couldn’t imagine trying to use a longer net handle because it would be far too heavy with the lack of leverage at a longer length.
I have the 9788TFB which is a 25”x25” and is perfect for lake trout/salmon, pike and very large walleyes. I rarely net walleyes under 23” unless I am trying to get them in the frying pan. The 20”x20” 458TSR4X4 has a completely rubber net and the same telescoping handle. It might be ideal for all <strong class=”ido-tag-strong”>walleye fishing.
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Thanks, I’m going to look in to it.
Beckman is making nets again
Liked my Frabil conservation net but it did not survive the Rainy trip. Might try to get a new bag for it. Liked that the webbing of the net was tight enough to not split fish fins to bad but still large enough to not give to much resistance in the water.
Beckman is making nets again
I got a replacement bag for my old beckman fin saver musky net from “new” beckman and it was complete trash. Nothing at all like the original
I got a replacement bag for my old beckman fin saver musky net from “new” beckman and it was complete trash. Nothing at all like the original
I have an original Beckman muskie net that my grandfather gave me before he died of cancer in 2012 and at some point I may need to replace the bag. Good to know.
Frabill model #4666 is the musky bag to get. Not cheap but by far the best
After Beckman stopped making nets and replacement bags I bought a
RS Nets, Green Bay model. Expensive but is very good with a coated, tangle resistant bag, telescoping handle, flat bottom. Still have my old Beckman, I might try to get a replacement bag as it’s a great lighter weight net for the jon boat.
https://rsnetsusa.com/product/green-bay-net/
Another vote for Ranger nets.
The clam fortris nets look pretty decent in store, can’t say I visions buying a net from clam for the boat lol.
These hockey stick nets are sweet, if you don’t need an extendable handle. Would be perfect for bass and crappie.
https://brokentwiglandingnets.com/
That is a cool concept. Broken hockey sticks as a handle.
Ha I tried to do the hockey stick handle a couple years ago. DIYed one in the garage and broke it in the first week .
Those Broken Twig Negs actually look like really good wading nets. The large is perfect size for Steelhead, might have to pick one up.
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