Net suggestions? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

SHRED · 06-15-2020, 07:14 AM

Looking for a net suggestion. I want the option to scoop up a big bass rather than just relying on lipping them.
Thanks

Hunters Pa · 06-15-2020, 11:23 AM

I love the Promar collapsible nets. They are rubber coated and stow really easily.

Full disclosure, I have been working the Fred Hall show for Promar for some 8 or 9 years, so I know their product well and I could not work the show for them if I did not believe in the quality of the product and integrity of the company.

SoCalEDC · 06-15-2020, 11:30 AM

I got an inexpensive net on amazon with the rubber coated net. Much nicer on the fish than the standard nylon netting. Its foldable and has worked well for me with sculpin and other fish that I dont want to handle, or that are too squirmy for me to get a handle on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hunters Pa · 06-15-2020, 02:31 PM

Here's Promar ones I was referring to, excuse the Turners link

https://www.turners.com/promar/proma...collapsib-8585

cgreene · 08-12-2020, 10:20 AM

Ive been using the PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net. Its quite durable and its extendable. If youre looking for other options, you should check this site out.

tcshouston · 04-24-2021, 08:00 AM

YVLEEN Folding Fishing Net is good too

JohnMckroidJr · 04-24-2021, 10:02 AM

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Originally Posted by SoCalEDC

I got an inexpensive net on amazon with the rubber coated net. Much nicer on the fish than the standard nylon netting. Its foldable and has worked well for me with sculpin and other fish that I dont want to handle, or that are too squirmy for me to get a handle on.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Nice find! Rubber coated is the way to go to minimize fish slime removal and promote a better release for the CPR catches.

lbsurf2ca · 07-01-2021, 06:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

Here's Promar ones I was referring to, excuse the Turners link

https://www.turners.com/promar/proma...collapsib-8585

These are great. Good for hali releases too. I also use these to scoop squid from the kayak at night.

Arolissa · 12-17-2024, 04:25 AM

If you're looking to scoop up big bass, I'd recommend going for a rubberized net with a larger hoop. I've used one like this, and it makes handling big fish a lot easier and safer, both for you and the bass. A longer handle is key too, especially when you're fishing from a boat or need that extra reach. It really helps to have that option when you want to avoid just lipping the fish.

06-15-2020, 07:14 AM	#1
SHRED Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Encinitas (Leucadia), CA Posts: 94	Net suggestions? Looking for a net suggestion. I want the option to scoop up a big bass rather than just relying on lipping them. Thanks

06-15-2020, 11:30 AM	#3
SoCalEDC Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Rancho Cucamonga Posts: 609	I got an inexpensive net on amazon with the rubber coated net. Much nicer on the fish than the standard nylon netting. Its foldable and has worked well for me with sculpin and other fish that I dont want to handle, or that are too squirmy for me to get a handle on. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 __________________ IG: @blackflag_fishing Youtube: Blackflag Fishing 2014 Ocean Kayak T13 SOLD 2020 Hobie Outback SOLD 2021 Stealth Fisha 500 #StealthTribe

08-12-2020, 10:20 AM	#5
cgreene Junior Join Date: Jul 2020 Posts: 2	Ive been using the PLUSINNO Fly Fishing Net. Its quite durable and its extendable. If youre looking for other options, you should check this site out. Last edited by cgreene; 08-18-2020 at 09:34 AM.

06-15-2020, 11:23 AM	#2
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	I love the Promar collapsible nets. They are rubber coated and stow really easily. Full disclosure, I have been working the Fred Hall show for Promar for some 8 or 9 years, so I know their product well and I could not work the show for them if I did not believe in the quality of the product and integrity of the company.

06-15-2020, 02:31 PM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,361	Here's Promar ones I was referring to, excuse the Turners link https://www.turners.com/promar/proma...collapsib-8585

04-24-2021, 08:00 AM	#6
tcshouston Junior Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 9	YVLEEN Folding Fishing Net is good too

12-17-2024, 04:25 AM	#9
Arolissa Junior Join Date: Dec 2024 Posts: 7	If you're looking to scoop up big bass, I'd recommend going for a rubberized net with a larger hoop. I've used one like this, and it makes handling big fish a lot easier and safer, both for you and the bass. A longer handle is key too, especially when you're fishing from a boat or need that extra reach. It really helps to have that option when you want to avoid just lipping the fish.