bsteves:
Here's an online source for the Promar nets I mentioned. http://www.charkbait.com/cs/csrPromarNETS_gaffs.htm
I actually need to get a new net myself. My current net is a folding one, has a nice deep basket but is only about 20" wide. I have scooped up salmon with it, but it's not easy.
polepole:
For salmon ... get the biggest net you feel comfortable handling. At Moutcha last year I had a medium sized net and after a couple of net jobs, I just got frustrated and stopped netting. I did a bit of tailing as well as just using the pliers directly to the hooks for release.
I strongly believe there is a better net design for kayak fishing and large fish. This net from Frabill is similar to what I have in mind. Put a couple floats at the bend so that you can operate it with one hand and the net stays on top without too much trouble, then lead the fish into the cradle ... at least in theory.
-Allen
ZeeHawk:
--- Quote from: polepole on April 09, 2008, 02:17:46 PM ---For salmon ... get the biggest net you feel comfortable handling. At Moutcha last year I had a medium sized net and after a couple of net jobs, I just got frustrated and stopped netting. I did a bit of tailing as well as just using the pliers directly to the hooks for release.
I strongly believe there is a better net design for kayak fishing and large fish. This net from Frabill is similar to what I have in mind. Put a couple floats at the bend so that you can operate it with one hand and the net stays on top without too much trouble, then lead the fish into the cradle ... at least in theory.
-Allen
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Agreed w/ Pole on this one. Looks like the real deal. I used a few nets @ Moutcha and none really worked for all the fish... they're darn big!! :o Only thing I need to do is save up for this net... $180 for that badboy!
Z
Fishesfromtupperware:
I've had this fly fishing net from Cabela's for a long time and a lot of fish. I swapped the bag for a salmon sized net and it works great! Biggest fish was a #30 Halibut and my 7 year old daughter (no, not at the same time ::)). Once the head of the fish is in , its pretty much all over. The telescoping handle is useless in the yak.
Hmmmm, how about a large hoop that folds in half with an extra large bag as a yak specific landing net? :idea1:
polepole:
--- Quote from: Zeelander on April 09, 2008, 02:21:57 PM ---Agreed w/ Pole on this one. Looks like the real deal. I used a few nets @ Moutcha and none really worked for all the fish... they're darn big!! :o Only thing I need to do is save up for this net... $180 for that badboy!
Z
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Or just buy a cheaper net and do the metal bending yourself ... that's what I plan on doing.