[beamie]

Size wise I would go with nothing less than about a 2ft dia. ring.

But really they all will catch hooks. Esp if fishing plugs or umbrellas...anything multiple hook is a real pain.

I am a gaff man on big fish if I am keeping. And if releasing fish just the thumb in the lower jaw. On big fish this may take 2 thumbs.

I just don't like nets.