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Originally Posted by midgetwaiter
Frabil makes an inexpensive version of the Brodin Ghost net with the thick rubber that I use. I really like this style because you never end up in a situation where a thrashing fish is going to twist itself up in the net. Even spikey stuff like Walleye aren't going to get stuck. Handles up to 24" fish pretty well, the bag is pretty deep so they just fold up in there. It's kinda heavy to carry compared to other styles but it works very well.
http://frabill.com/landing-nets/trout-nets/3404-1.html
If you have a net you like brodin sells replacement rubber bags you can install. |
I have the frabill. It is a piece of junk, but better than nothing.
It is insufficient for a 'real' fish. Anything over 20" will happily jump out or avoid being netted with ease.
The net is not really heavy. It is made out of softwood and the twine holding the net bag to the ring is just garbage.
Like I said, it is better than nothing, and has gotten lots of use.
There is no way in he77 I'm paying $100+ for a net like that. If they weren't marketed towards flyfishermen they would be 1/3 the price.