Hibernets Nets

[Lance]

Does anyone know anything about Hibernets? Are they any good?

[Kellen]

It took me a little while to get used to them. But they end up being pretty convenient. Sometimes I have a little problem getting the net tucked all the way back in the shaft when storing it, but getting it out is never a problem.

I just had to fish a team tourney solo and ended up drop shotting and had to net a couple fish on my own. One time I got caught with the net still stowed away after a run (got lazy and didnt get it ready before I started fishing) and had to get it out and in the water soon as I realized I had a bigger fish than I could handle on 5 lb without a net.

[Lance]

Thanks Kellen for the input.

[russbassdozer]

Hi KOA,

I have had one about two years now, which may be when they first started to market them (not sure).

I have not had any problems. it has withstood the test of time, and it really has a long reach that is an advantage when you arwe with another angler.

By yourself, it is a little heavy, but I just got used to it no problem.

I recommend it as a good buy.

[Brian D.]

net available.. check out the stowmaster net. Compact, durable, great warranty. This net will last a lifetime. A bit pricey though but worth it.



http://www.stowmaster.net

My observations of other nets:

• The rubber nets are way too heavy and don't have much of a deep bucket area to hold a lively fish securely.

• The most common DOT line nets are flimsy and don't have a wide opening for big fish over 10lbs. Since the netting is not coated or rubberized, you often have ugly tangles when netting a fish caught on a drop shot or rip bait.

• The hibernets are clumsy for one-person fish landing and boat storage. Also, the net opening collapses when sweeping towards the fish. After repeated opening/closing the netting will become weak and tear

[Ben M]

Any body tried this knot less net by BPS. I've tight looped nets and found them sometime difficult to pull thru the water while netting a fish. Some comments on this net.

http://www.basspro.com/servlet/catalog. ... get=browse