Nets?

Just got back from a trip up north. Got my first kayak now sitting in the garage. What kind of net do you use for salmon and how do you mount it to your yak?

I have a big Beckman and can't figure out how to get it situated.

OK Latitude----how about some info on your new yak??? Better yet, some pix!!

I too struggled with the net issue, I've got a big honkin deep Scotty net for salmon, was a hassle to take along, so I downsized.  Hope the new net will hold that 35# king I plan to catch in August.  There's also a folding net alternative, here's a link:

www.stowmaster.com      and a pic:



They make a BIG net, 34x38 opening with 36" deep net, for salmon etc. Downside is the $$, around $150.  There's another folding net but I haven't seen it.

   Wonder if you could tire the fish completely out, the use one of those liplock gizmos the blue-water boys use?

 



The red vise-lock like one is only $13, the other with a scale about $30.  There's a high-end Boca grip for $200, if you're wondering what to do with Obama's tax refund....

Just got back from a trip up north. Got my first kayak now sitting in the garage. What kind of net do you use for salmon and how do you mount it to your yak?

I have a big Beckman and can't figure out how to get it situated.

Most of us use a milk crate bungee'd to the back of the yak with pvc pipe mounted on the crate for poles and nets. Like this: I just use cheapo nets from Bi-Mart..

Wouldn't having a net standing up like that cause one to be blown about by the wind? I guess that is my biggest concern. It seems I'm always fishing in the wind for some stupid reason and I'd rather not be fighint to stay on course all day.

I'm going to see if I can try and post pics of my new boat. I think it's pretty cool.

I hate the WA regs that lets us fish lings in area 11 only from May 1 to June 15 or so.  I got a Jones for ling fillets, and the stuff they sell at Thrifway is sick...Area 11 closes from April 10 to June 1.  Guess I'll have to hit the road over to the Sunny side of the mountains for some spinyrays....or down to OR....or up to BC.  So many choices!!!

Wouldn't having a net standing up like that cause one to be blown about by the wind? I guess that is my biggest concern. It seems I'm always fishing in the wind for some stupid reason and I'd rather not be fighint to stay on course all day.

Don't worry about having a big net hanging off your yak. Mine is MASSIVE but I love it because it makes netting fish real easy. The wind has never been an issue.. and if it does, you shouldn't be out there in the first place!

Z

My big honkin' net.

 

Down here we call that a Redfish wrench. 

For a net, I like a large hooped short handle net and replace the bag with the largest one you can find.

http://www.northwestkayakanglers.com/index.php/topic,1668.msg13516.html#msg13516

Allen, Zee et al don't like the short handle, but its worked for me for some sizable fishys that did not want to be netted (big butt). And it give the fish someplace to go while you gather your wits.

I apparently need one that's a full 6' across and 8' deep........

I've flown mine in all kinds of conditions and never had much of an issue with it turning into a sail. 

Allen, Zee et al don't like the short handle, but its worked for me for some sizable fishys

I actually like the middle road. I cut about 8" off the handle of the golden beauty (pictured). It's at the point now where I can wield it with one hand and long enough that if it's a big fish I can put the handle under my arm. But the fly net handle... no way. That's some weird Florida action...!

Z

But the fly net handle... no way. That's some weird Florida action...!

Z

Nononono,

That's old school So Cal stylee 
As in you had to have a net with an 18" opening to comply with fishing regs and that one worked really well!
I like the new one better though.
And Floridian's don't use nets.

And Floridian's don't use nets.

They're too badazz for nets   

They're too badazz for nets   

I wouldn't put it quite like that.     More like the fish are either too small (<30") or too big (>4')
Actually, many use a smaller, conventional net or that Redfish wrench.

 Badazz is anchoring in a deep, cold water, big current rivers to do battle with prehistoric beasties from hell with a barbless hook! I tell folk down here what you guys are doing and they think y'all are nutz!

Yeah the only thing I've seen nets used for in your neck of the woods are the redfish in tournaments. They seem very lippable so I think I'd also use a lipgrip if I had the choice. TBPH (to be perfectly honest) I really don't like using nets at all. They're a pain in the butt to handle and hooks always have a way of getting into the nets. Salmon and trout are good for nets but outside of that, fo'gettaboutit.

Z

YEars ago (1985 or so) I was trolling a Buzzbomb in Barkley Sound, paddling like hell to get to the dock where the Lady Rose was waiting, impatiently blowing her horn.  I hooked a 15# nookie, and had no net, so I drug it along up to the boat and just lifted it up by the tail and shoved it down into the cockpit between my legs.  Made for an interesting disembarking at the raft!!  We then headed for Clayoquot Sound and the gray whales, but that's another story.

   I know, Allen---I promised a write up of the early days of kayak fishing (for white men, that is) and will get it done soon, have all the pix loaded into the gallery---just need to sit down and get writing!