"Ideal" Kayak Landing net

[NCF12]

To me, this Berkley Classic Folding Telescopic Kayak Net would be ideal:

http://www.anglerswarehouse.com.au/prod ... _net_10421

- wide gapped silicon rubber mesh: easier on the fish, less treble hooks' hassle
- folding AND telescopic for space saving and storage

But oddly enough Berkley doesn't market this net in the USA (can be ordered/purchased from suppliers overseas but shipping cost nearly doubles total $ amount).

Have searched and searched for a wide gapped rubber mesh landing net that folds with telescoping handle but can't find one. Help!

[islandspeed2001]

Nice looking net. I had a similar net that folded but found after using it for a while, I never bothered to keep it folded. It was just one more thing to screw with when landing a fish.

EGO makes a similar net but without the folding feature.

[SuaSponte]

http://www.amazon.com/Ego-Small-Rubber- ... ATJ3C835KP

[NCF12]

http://www.amazon.com/Ego-Small-Rubber- ... ATJ3C835KP

Thanks but hoop doesn't fold handle doesn't telescope.

[Jwray]

I never use a net. Sometimes a lip-gripper.

[islandspeed2001]

Doesn't fold but has telescope handle. These are quality nets that will last for years.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/ego--comp ... --12055380

[67197mlk]

Doesn't fold but has telescope handle. These are quality nets that will last for years.

http://www.westmarine.com/buy/ego--comp ... --12055380

Thats the net i use, but rubber. Its heavy when i land my own fish, but perfect for helping a buddy land theirs. The telescoping handle is awesome for having to avoid hanging over the boat. A great net, but its heavy. Makes me think i need to get back into the gym...

[NCF12]

The "ideal" inshore saltwater kayak landing net should:

- net wide-gapped preferably of a material, i.e., rubber, that is "fish-friendly" and less troublesome for treble hooks
- have a telescoping handle (space-saving and better reach)
- have a folding head (or hoop) for space-saving

For kayak fishing such type nets are used in Australia and New Zealand but not the USA - why not?

[islandspeed2001]

Better move out of the country.....

[fishingfanatic]

Guess its personal preference like everything really. I have a folding net and love it. It helps keep it out of the way and stores really easy that way. I only catch and release so I don't need to use it very much which is why I like to mostly keep it folded and out of the way. Fish Grips are my number one tool

[tadpole]

The "ideal" inshore saltwater kayak landing net should:

For kayak fishing such type nets are used in Australia and New Zealand but not the USA - why not?

Next time I go "Down Under" I'll try to remember to stock up.... Or maybe I can have a Kiwi mate send me some

[Cichan]

I've got a lasso net and really like it... the hoop folds in half and retracts into the shaft so when not in use, the netting is neatly tucked away. When I'm on the water, I now just keep it open and in a rod holder though otherwise I never used it. Small mom & pop shop based out of Tallahassee.

www.thelassonet.com

[internetpilot]

I've got a lasso net and really like it... the hoop folds in half and retracts into the shaft so when not in use, the netting is neatly tucked away. When I'm on the water, I now just keep it open and in a rod holder though otherwise I never used it. Small mom & pop shop based out of Tallahassee.

http://www.thelassonet.com

That's a pretty nifty design, and not a horrible price either.

[islandspeed2001]

I've got a lasso net and really like it... the hoop folds in half and retracts into the shaft so when not in use, the netting is neatly tucked away. When I'm on the water, I now just keep it open and in a rod holder though otherwise I never used it. Small mom & pop shop based out of Tallahassee.

http://www.thelassonet.com

But it doesn't have a rubber net NCF12 was insisting on having ALL the features

[Cichan]

I've got a lasso net and really like it... the hoop folds in half and retracts into the shaft so when not in use, the netting is neatly tucked away. When I'm on the water, I now just keep it open and in a rod holder though otherwise I never used it. Small mom & pop shop based out of Tallahassee.

http://www.thelassonet.com

But it doesn't have a rubber net NCF12 was insisting on having ALL the features

No

Guess back to suare one then lol