The best landing net?

I have seen references to how some nets damage fish and therefore should not be used if the fish is to be released. What are your opinions of the best landing net? What do you use?
Thanks,
David

David, I use long handled rubber mesh nets - one small one for trout fishing and a larger one when there are salmon around. The worst nets for catch & release are the nylon ones with knots in them. The knots scratch the skin of the fish.

When fishing from the kayak, I always use a net. Controlling a large fish from a kayak is  challenging, and the net really helps to get a quick release before the fish is exhausted. On the other hand, I rarely use a net when wading, prefering a Ketchum-Release tool to release the fish. The large size works great for the streamers I use for sea-runs.

Tom

also, add in that in a lot of spots here in WA it's mandated by law that you use knotless nets.. trying to find them sometimes is a pain, but they can be had. check the regs for the waters you fish, or intend to, .... it's almost akin to practicing law without a license, but you can figure them out eventually.

The same as Tom B, I use rubber nets when boating and release tools when wading. When I'm wade guiding with clients, for steelhead, I usually take a net along. They're almost never pleased to loose a fish at the last moment.

i know you've landed thousands of fish, pisco.  would a rubber mesh cradle like the one used for pike/ musky  be better for steelhead and salmon?

Rich, I've been dreaming of making a cradle/Hawg Trough. The tough part is that I think it would take two people to land a fish with the cradle. 

I've been looking for a new rubber mesh salmon net, but the local stores are all out, or the sticker shock sent me running. I'm looking for sale prices and a steal of a deal.
I have a laminated wood handle/hoop rubber mesh boat net with a 15"X20" (approx) hoop and have successfully netted big stocker triploid trout in the low 20" range with it, but it won't do for salmon or lings.

Rich, I've been dreaming of making a cradle/Hawg Trough. The tough part is that I think it would take two people to land a fish with the cradle. 

oh, dayum, maybe you're right.. nice idea, wrong type boat..