I plan on doing a fair bit of BIG fish chasing this year, and am looking to pick up a new net for the real bigguns. Any recommendations that won’t break with a monster in the basket as well as not breaking the bank?
that won’t break with a monster in the basket as well as not breaking the bank?
Oxymoron. 
I’ll find my net in a moment and post.
I like the power yok because when I’m fishing alone (it happens) I can put my foot on the net and pull up on the handle to lock it in place.
When your talking 50+ pound fish, I always recommend lifting the fish into the boat by the hoop rather then the handle.
Frabill (Big Game #8425)
I have the frabil 8445. I had a cheaper frabil net that was similar in size but didn’t have the power yok. My buddy was landing my fish and lifted it in without grabbing the hoop like BK suggested and it snapped. The 8445 it built stronger than my previous version so it should mitigate that risk but I’ll second BK that all big fish should be brought in by grabbing the hoop. My original net was like $70 and the current one is closer to $130.
I made the jump this winter and bought the Frabil 8450 or “big kahuna”. Haven’t used it yet but have to say it looks like the last big fish net I will ever need. Built like a tank and very thick mesh. I believe Joes carries them and think that I got a decent deal on one of the seasonal sales. Still likely around $150 if I remember right. Hope to break it in on the rainy river soon.
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