What kind of net ?

[skunked again!]

What kind of net ?

I've been using a Cummings landing net with a telescoping handle ( gotta be 7 ft ) on the piers for salmon. The handle is fine , but the net is the basic big hole mesh. A big salmon flopping around can make a tangled mess. I want to upgrade, but I'm not sure  which kind works best. Rubber, Rubber coated mesh, PVC coated ? 

[Decoy Hound]

I just ordered a RS Net, a musky hoop with a salmon bag and extendable handle.  I have a couple of their walleye nets, a little heavy but  indestructible. I wanted the bigger musky hoop without the musky bag, so they are making it with the salmon bag.

[garrymny]

Bob, what length handle did you order?

 

[Decoy Hound]

Garry, I’ll have to get a measurement for you when I get a chance to get over to my boat.

[stillfishing]

I saw those RS Nets at the Niagara Expo wow those things are nice little pricey for me but love to have one.

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[Knotlost Charters]

Any of the coated ones work about the same. The rubber ones are heavy in the water if the bag is big so no good for salmon IMOP.


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[LakerTaker]

I had the same issue. I didn’t want to buy a new net, so I ordered a ProMar hook resist replacement net and mounted it on my existing frame. I should have done that years ago. I don’t think I paid more than $30 for the replacement net. Purchased it on EBay. Other sites have them too. I don’t remember what size I bought, but you have to measure your net. It’s rubber coated but not as heavy as a solid rubber net. Does not tangle anymore.


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