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Title: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 10:59:01 AM
A new net is needed for wading (smallmouth/trout). My regular wooden trout net is busted to shit after a tough fall a while back. I'm thinking maybe one of those carbon/graphite/fiber composite ones as they'll be a little more durable, I hope. A longer handle is a must and maybe a little larger basket. Suggestions?
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 11:31:58 AM
I'm thinking of something like one of these two. The mid-sized one on the Orvis.

http://fishpondusa.com/product/detail/nomad-mid-length-net/2059

http://www.orvis.com/p/orvis-nomad-camo-net-series/2JH6?item_code=2JH61237&adv=127748&cm_mmc=plas-_-FlyFishing-_-2JH6-_-127748&gclid=Cj0KEQjw7dfKBRCdkKrvmfKtyeoBEiQAch0egSlHOIU88mNDgppSIG4MgMIG7U0y_21r1Tb-icpzvWcaAqDF8P8HAQ
Title: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 12:06:40 PM
Nets another way overpriced fly fishing product -- I've got Broden wooden nets with rubber bags -- best I could do was 10% off --- still way spendy

Check this deal out? Handle too long ? Cut it down?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wetfly-rubber-net-with-wooden-handle-medium~p~5213v/?utm_source=GooglePLAs&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Wetfly_Rubber_Net_with_Wooden_Handle_-_Medium&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLES7&currency=USD&codes-processed=true

Sporkster has a fishpond, I'm a bit jelly of that one...


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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 12:09:18 PM
Too late. Just bought the Fishpond one. Hope they hurry it here.

That didn't take long.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 12:12:34 PM
That's cause your a PSB! And not a cheapskate

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0163H4Y5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1498842646&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rubber+fishing+net&dpPl=1&dpID=41mSO38-SxL&ref=plSrch


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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 12:59:53 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 12:12:34 PM
That's cause your a PSB! And not a cheapskate

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0163H4Y5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_18?ie=UTF8&qid=1498842646&sr=8-18&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=rubber+fishing+net&dpPl=1&dpID=41mSO38-SxL&ref=plSrch


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Wtf is a PSB?
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
 Pretentious snobby bastard


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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 14:51:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
Pretentious snobby bastard


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Damn straight. To add -- I paid $36.95 to have it next day shipped to me.  :laugh:
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dougfish on June 30, 2017, 17:05:06 PM
Quote from: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 14:51:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
Pretentious snobby bastard


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Damn straight. To add -- I paid $36.95 to have it next day shipped to me.  [emoji23]
LOL.

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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Phil on June 30, 2017, 19:29:53 PM
Now that's some funny shit right there.  :laugh:
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: NCsporksman on July 02, 2017, 15:41:09 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 12:06:40 PM
Nets another way overpriced fly fishing product -- I've got Broden wooden nets with rubber bags -- best I could do was 10% off --- still way spendy

Check this deal out? Handle too long ? Cut it down?

http://www.sierratradingpost.com/wetfly-rubber-net-with-wooden-handle-medium~p~5213v/?utm_source=GooglePLAs&utm_medium=PaidShopping&utm_term=Wetfly_Rubber_Net_with_Wooden_Handle_-_Medium&utm_campaign=PCGOOGLES7&currency=USD&codes-processed=true

Sporkster has a fishpond, I'm a bit jelly of that one...


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I will be buried with it

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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dougfish on July 02, 2017, 16:34:06 PM
Mr. Spork committed grand theft net on that deal.

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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on July 03, 2017, 23:04:08 PM


It's here. Now, to get her wet.

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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Yallerhammer on July 05, 2017, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 14:51:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
Pretentious snobby bastard


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Damn straight. To add -- I paid $36.95 to have it next day shipped to me.  :laugh:

You can't hide money:D Hell, your shipping was more than I paid for my net.

Then I went and attached a $40 fishpond magnet thingy to it. :D
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Big J on July 05, 2017, 11:19:55 AM
Magnets suck.  This is where it is at.


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds)
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on July 05, 2017, 11:20:56 AM
Quote from: Yallerhammer on July 05, 2017, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 14:51:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
Pretentious snobby bastard


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Damn straight. To add -- I paid $36.95 to have it next day shipped to me.  :laugh:

You can't hide money:D Hell, your shipping was more than I paid for my net.

Then I went and attached a $40 fishpond magnet thingy to it. :D

I fooled with that damned thing forever yesterday trying to get it attached like I wanted to my pack. Finally got it right and went fishing. The one fish I caught (rock bass) could've fit in the aquarium nets at Wal-Mart.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dougfish on July 05, 2017, 12:13:35 PM
Quote from: Big J on July 05, 2017, 11:19:55 AM
Magnets suck.  This is where it is at.


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds)

I've been using the medium size on my camera for 5+ years. No fails.
Need to pull the trigger on the net one.  b';

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Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on July 05, 2017, 12:33:39 PM
I've rigged a small bungee cord to my net in case of magnet failure. While climbing/crawling through brush the net has came "unmagneted" lots of times when tangled with limbs/briars. The safety bungee saved my ass. That's a neat gadget there that you guys have. May have to grab one.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dougfish on July 05, 2017, 13:06:23 PM
OK, now I have a retractor coming my way.
And my fifth net. A long handled medium size. For the boat. That hardly goes into the water.  -0-
We're all idiots.

https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Medium-Rubber-Landing-Net/dp/B001PF7584 (https://www.amazon.com/Ego-Medium-Rubber-Landing-Net/dp/B001PF7584)
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Yallerhammer on July 05, 2017, 14:08:01 PM
Quote from: Big J on July 05, 2017, 11:19:55 AM
Magnets suck.  This is where it is at.


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds)

I had to fiddle with my magnets a little, but I got them so that they work perfectly for me. Never know the net is there, even crawling through rhodos.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: rbphoto on July 05, 2017, 14:58:56 PM
Quote from: Yallerhammer on July 05, 2017, 14:08:01 PM
Quote from: Big J on July 05, 2017, 11:19:55 AM
Magnets suck.  This is where it is at.


http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds (http://www.cabelas.com/product/Gear-Keeper-Net-Retractor/732334.uts?productVariantId=1584652&WT.tsrc=PPC&WT.mc_id=GoogleProductAds&WT.z_mc_id1=30018017&rid=20&gclid=Cj0KEQjwnPLKBRC-j7nt1b7OlZwBEiQAv8lMLJZx555cPDPMFcw_h53OasPupY5Z6tqt6LCpW_qV2asaAlsg8P8HAQ&gclsrc=aw.ds)

I had to fiddle with my magnets a little, but I got them so that they work perfectly for me. Never know the net is there, even crawling through rhodos.

Pictures or it didn't happen . . .

Just kidding.

I hate magnets as well.

Like Dougfish, I have gone through far too many nets.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Woolly Bugger on July 05, 2017, 16:11:55 PM
Quote from: Yallerhammer on July 05, 2017, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 14:51:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
Pretentious snobby bastard


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Damn straight. To add -- I paid $36.95 to have it next day shipped to me.  :laugh:

You can't hide money:D Hell, your shipping was more than I paid for my net.

Then I went and attached a $40 fishpond magnet thingy to it. :D

$40 bejesus they saw you coming....

I've like magnets.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Net-Release-System-Nickel-Plated-Magnets-7-LB-Pull-Force-Fly-Fishing-/121875834666?hash=item1c605da72a:g:IJgAAOSwLnlWpq97

Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: jwgnc on July 05, 2017, 17:03:19 PM
Magnet and a cord.  When you're sitting on the bank and drop a fly in the grass, the magnet will find it.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: BrookieHunter on July 05, 2017, 19:10:10 PM
 Magnet plus bungee cord, plus another bungee cord, plus lojack!! I've lost two damn nets in 12 months, the first had just a magnet and my dumb ass left it laying somewhere in the Mount Mitchell area, second net had a magnet and a bungee cord but some absolutely insane rhodo in the Fontana area ate that bastard!! If anybody finds either one then congratulations and merry christmas. 0:0
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: tomato can on July 11, 2017, 18:25:57 PM
I am going to re bag my trout net.  But i am going to get a boat net from these guys

http://stevensnets.com/

their price is decent.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Yallerhammer on July 12, 2017, 18:19:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on July 05, 2017, 16:11:55 PM
Quote from: Yallerhammer on July 05, 2017, 11:08:19 AM
Quote from: Dee-Vo on June 30, 2017, 14:51:51 PM
Quote from: Woolly Bugger on June 30, 2017, 13:44:47 PM
Pretentious snobby bastard


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Damn straight. To add -- I paid $36.95 to have it next day shipped to me.  :laugh:

You can't hide money:D Hell, your shipping was more than I paid for my net.

Then I went and attached a $40 fishpond magnet thingy to it. :D

$40 bejesus they saw you coming....

I've like magnets.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Magnetic-Net-Release-System-Nickel-Plated-Magnets-7-LB-Pull-Force-Fly-Fishing-/121875834666?hash=item1c605da72a:g:IJgAAOSwLnlWpq97

Yeah, but that one doesn't say "Fishpond" on it, and it's not at a local fly shop.  Kinda like those "O" and "S" words that add $250 to the price of a rod, or reel. ;D
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: troutfanatic on July 12, 2017, 18:43:53 PM
Net?

I drag em in the rocks and pick em up with a boga grip.


I am on my 2nd rubber bagged 19.99 eagle claw trout net. I'm not out there to make a fashion statement.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 20, 2017, 12:00:46 PM
So, this sucks.

Opened my bed cover this morning on the pickup and some bastard rodent had chewed a baseball sized hole in my $170 new net. Also, to add, it chewed my fly line in half on my rod combo.

Good morning pick me up to get the day going.
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: BrookieHunter on September 20, 2017, 20:24:26 PM
 At least you can buy the replacement netting for cheap from fishpond for $16-$30, Way cheaper than $170
Title: Re: I Need a Net - Suggestions?
Post by: Dee-Vo on September 20, 2017, 21:07:29 PM
Quote from: BrookieHunter on September 20, 2017, 20:24:26 PM
At least you can buy the replacement netting for cheap from fishpond for $16-$30, Way cheaper than $170

That's what I'll do most likely. Now to figure out the stringing the net up to the frame thing.