Landing nets

[Rmarsh]

Looking for opinions on what is a good landing net for using on the boat. In particular is their any that hooks dont catch in easily. Anything else you could tell me about proper size and use?
Thanks

[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.

[Piscator]

Originally Posted by beamie

if releasing fish just the thumb in the lower jaw. On big fish this may take 2 thumbs.

I just don't like nets.

I agree...thumb rash for a few days to remind you of a good trip is the best..

[Sea Dangles]

Obviously two guys who don't fish for fluke replied.
The rubber netting type are easier for hooks.
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[ProfessorM]

I agree no net fluke fishing is a waste of time if that is what he is looking to net. I don't find it a problem with normal 3/4 or 1 inch size netting and hooks they get stuck but not really trouble getting them free. . 2 foot seems good I guess. Never really measured mine. Heck I have not even fluke fished in a few years sad to say. I have had rubber nets too. Work good but heavier in one hand with rod with fish in other. Bass fishing gaff or thumb

[Rmarsh]

Thanks guys.....I have boated lots of fish of different species without any net on board and have no problems grabbing a striper by its lip. I was really not sure if i needed a landing net, but wanted to be prepared, probably because i see other boats equipped with one.
Sea Dangles...could you elaborate a little about fluke fishing, I have caught fluke here and there without targeting them specifically but would like to know best method for catching them in quantity.

[MakoMike]

When it comes to nets the bigger the better. The only type that won't catch hooks are the rubber netting ones, but they are heavier and more expensive.

[Piscator]

Originally Posted by Sea Dangles

Obviously two guys who don't fish for fluke replied.
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Ha ha, yes....I was speaking bass only...Fluke, Bluefish, etc...no thumbs or fingers used...I have enough trouble counting to ten with what I have.
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[Raider Ronnie]

Rubber netting definitely

[bloocrab]

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe what's meant about the net and fluke, is that it's VERY easy to lose a fluke when lifting it out of the water.
They are one of the best hook-spitters around.

Just my 02cent

[Rmarsh]

Originally Posted by bloocrab

Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe what's meant about the net and fluke, is that it's VERY easy to lose a fluke when lifting it out of the water.
They are one of the best hook-spitters around.

Just my 02cent

Thanks Gilly....answers the question I was trying to ask.
I had an albie shake loose just as I was lifting it into the boat last week....started me thinking that I need a net. And the ones I did get into the boat went spastic... thought the net would keep them under control a little.

[bassballer]

Grab a Albie by the tail. Fluke have soft mouths as well. if its big can rip out while lifting into the boat. I like a net for tog fishing as well. Big tog get heavy and a net is key.