Kokanee/Trout net

I'm in the market for a net for Kokanee and the occasional 20+ inch trout. I'd prefer something with a long handle that is light enough to land fish with one hand. Looked at the egos2 slider nets at cabelas, but I think the longer ones are too heavy to use comfortably when extended. What does everyone use? Any recommendations are appreciated.
Kevin


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Check this out
Kufa landing net on Amazon
KUFA Retractable Aluminum Landing Net with PVC Mesh (Hoop:20"x16",Handle:28") https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00HSSUR9G/ref=cm_sw_r_sms_c_api_vCxazb86PQ5DG

I epoxied  a couple of broken rods into the handle of a couple of different nets to add about two feet to the reach. They work great.

I tried an EGO net.  Briefly.  It weighed a lot more than a smaller net should weigh - much more than my large salmon net.

I've seen this one in use for trout and bass, and it's both light and strong:
https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Folding-Landing-Net-20-Inch/dp/B0030S7E6C/ref=sr_1_5?s=hunting-fishing&ie=UTF8&qid=1493281561&sr=1-5&refinements=p_89%3AFrabill%2Cp_n_feature_keywords_browse-bin%3A2776595011

It's also available in a smaller version, and there are a lot of similar-looking knock-offs on Amazon.

I tend to favor those with clear netting, like what bb2fish suggested, because the clear net is less likely to spook a fish when the net gets close to it.

I do a lot of C&R fishing. I own several EGO nets.  My go to net is the medium clear rubber net with 18" handle.  For most kayak fishing you're not going to need to extend out too far.  The rubber is a little heavier than nylon nets but you won't catch your hook in it when your fish decides to do a death roll.  You can also swap out different net sizes for different fisheries due to the net hoops unscrewing.

They also fit snug in rod holder tubes, make you visible (red color) on the water and they float.

Thank you for the ideas! I ordered the KUFA net that bb2fish recommended. Can't beat that price, and I like the clear netting.


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Here is the one I use, not super long, but just long enough I think. Well made, and a good size hoop, but not too big. I have been very happy with mine.

https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Power-20x24-Sliding-Handle/dp/B0052OI4XE/ref=sr_1_6?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1494329122&sr=1-6&keywords=frabill+net