New net too big?

After not catching any fish on Saturday, I thought it'd be useful to buy a net. LOL
Actually, I was in the local sporting goods store and noticed they had a killer deal on a net. However I think it may be too big.

It's EGO brand the XL size (or XXL), but it's last year's model without the cool telescoping handle.

the one I got has the normal net - not the rubber one like the above pic.

Pluses:
It floats
Super Comfy
It may be big / deep enough to net a 75 lb halibut 

Minuses:
Handle can not be removed (without destruction)
It's really wide.
It's really long (~4' handle + another 3' for hoop - after I bought it, I found that it doesn't fit in my car; the handle had to stick out the window. LOL)

I've thought about cutting down the handle and the hoop to make a super sweet net. The handle would be easy, but bending thin tube isn't fun, especially if it's already bent and painted. (done it before - fill with sand etc)
Thoughts? Am I better-off taking it back and just get a gaff?

Online review of a normal sized one http://www.tackletour.com/reviewegonet.html

   A floating net is a good thing.
   But if it's too big-take it back and get something more appropriate.

When it's in the water I'm not sure you can have too big. When it's behind you and getting tangled with everything it can be too big It looks nice, does it fit in the rod pod in the Revo?

It is nice, and it does fit perfectly in the molded-in rod holders, it's just so big and cutting it down would be a possible disaster. I was thinking to bend the middle of the hoop to reduce the width and then cut both ends and re-bend them to fit in the "T" section. (other ideas?)

It's even bigger than my initial post - it's indeed an XXL. Standing up it's about 8'6" and the hoop is 39" x 27" and the net is at least 3 feet deep. (I don't know what I was thinking other than the good price)

If anyone is interested in a nice big cheap net, let me know before I start cutting - or take it back. (If you need to over-compensate for something - now's your chance - your net will be the biggest)

Sounds like you have a boat net.  I know it means buying another but you can get a bank net which will be much shorter and easier  to handle.  You can also get one than telescopes as well, which takes up a lot less room in the vehicle when transporting.

A 4ft handle with a 30" hoop (measured from handle attachment point to lip) is a good size for kayak salmon usage.  A medium depth basket is better than to deep (tangle fest) or too shallow (by by big nook).  Slide a 12" section of pool noodle on any net handle and you have a floating net.

Sounds like returning and getting a shorter one will be the way to go.

Sounds like you have a boat net.  I know it means buying another but you can get a bank net which will be much shorter and easier  to handle.  You can also get one than telescopes as well, which takes up a lot less room in the vehicle when transporting.

Ya, I knew it wasn't meant for kayaking, but couldn't pass up the deal ($10  ). I didn't quite realize how rediculously large it was until I tested it on the yak and had a good laugh at myself.

A 4ft handle with a 30" hoop (measured from handle attachment point to lip) is a good size for kayak salmon usage.  A medium depth basket is better than to deep (tangle fest) or too shallow (by by big nook).  Slide a 12" section of pool noodle on any net handle and you have a floating net.

Big thanks for the target size.

Sounds like returning and getting a shorter one will be the way to go.

That's what I'm thinking as well. But I love to tinker, and I'd never be able to get a replacement for the same amount.

For $10, I would risk cutting it down.  But, I am a cheap bastard.

Where was it $10 at??  Would like to pick one up for a buddy that brought me out on his boat.

There have been times I wish I had a bigger net ... 

-Allen

I don't think netting a Halibut is the way to go, a gaff & club seems safer but I've never tried.


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I am in the same predicament, I will be exchanging my net as well for something along those lines.

4' x 30" med depth net is what I will be looking for.

Thanks for the input, and the post.

Where was it $10 at??  Would like to pick one up for a buddy that brought me out on his boat.

Dick's - sitting in a clearance bin.

For $10, I would risk cutting it down.  But, I am a cheap bastard.

I am also as squeaky as they come, which is why I don't want to waste $10. Looking last night, they used epoxy paste everywhere to make this thing airtight. I can't get the hoop out, without breaking something. Contemplating slicing at the apex of the hoop and then use a ferrule and heat shrink tube after bending the new hoop size / shape.

There have been times I wish I had a bigger net ... 

Just go to Dick's - they can solve your shortcomings.  Worked for me, and I didn't even need a bigger net.