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It's time to go but a new net for the boat. My kids have finally walked on mine enough to break it. I have never used the rubber nets, but they look heavy. I'm curious to what brand/type everyone else is using.

Rubber nest are a lot less likely to entangle multiple trebles and are easier on the fish skin/slime.

Honest answer? Rubber nets in the water are like dragging an oar. The slime issue is a marketing gimmick. But the real weight is in the handle and hoop. If you're willing to spend, the EGO S2 Slider is as high tech (and light) as there is out there. And if you still want the rubber, it's available with the same handle.

gk

http://www.kramergonefishing.com

I agree with Kramer...the rubber nets are a mess...you have to submerge the net and drag the fish over the net and pull upward if you want it to work. Not a fun thing to do.

My dad and I use big landing nets...this way you don't have to worry about missing the fish. We use the harder netting, not the soft netting(that's horrible for hooks).

The slider net is very nice that Kramer talks about as well.

I use the Hiber Net.
I like the fact that it has a large, traditional basket. When in the stored position it sits on the deck next to your rods held down by the rod strap. Takes up little room on the deck or in a rod locker.



http://www.frabill.com/landing-nets/hib ... r-net.html

I've been looking for a new net also, maybe I'm too picky but I haven't found one I like yet. I'll have to look at the one's that have been mentioned.
Guy Williams

I've use this Bass Pro net for at least five years, or the version they sold then, and it's been great. It stretches to fit the fish. The biggest it's held is 10lbs so far.
The hooks never get tangled. And it goes through the water just fine. I keep it on my deck all the time, and it's still flexible after all that time in the sun.
I bought it on sale, but it's still a good price now:

http://www.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-S ... 6/-1008693

By far the best net and bag is the Ranger Products 458RR and 4471RR. The bag looks and feels like the lighter nylon material, but it has a thin rubber coating which makes it snag resistant. Its not like the heavy bulky rubber bags. Below is a link to a PDF of their Catalog.

http://rangernets.com/wp-content/upload ... Ranger.pdf

E=MC2 wrote:It's time to go but a new net for the boat. My kids have finally walked on mine enough to break it. I have never used the rubber nets, but they look heavy. I'm curious to what brand/type everyone else is using.

Frabill makes some really good nets and quality mesh isn't hard on the fish or their fins and tail. I Used to use a heavy rubber net way back they were easy on the fish but slow in the wate and didn't have much sag or depth, M Reynolds used to call it a pancake flipper!

I use the Frabill Hiber net and really like it. It's lightweight and perfect for the tight quarters of a bass boat.

John.

I rarely use a net anymore, and really got conditioned away from them fishing the BASS Invites here from 98-02 as it was in the rules we could not. I also tend to use stiffer rods and heavier line for most applications, and swing most of my fish in the boat. I've been known to induce heart attacks with partners while swingin an 8-10 bass in the boat! HAR! Anything under 5, for me is a swing with out thought.

The nets I have owned and used over the years, were always giant salmon nets. I just always thought the bigger the opening of the net, the longer the handle, the easier it is when snatching fish, especially big fish. I also prefer a net with the hard coated mesh, they seem to get tangled less with crankbaits and such. Like Krammer & Eric, I don't care for the rubber ones at all. Too cumbersome, heavy and shallow. The new collapsables are purty cool and make for easy storage. There's a lot of pros and cons with nets, but like any of the euqiptment we use for bass fishing, whether it be in tournaments or just for fun, ya gotta find yer comfort zone and find the one that fits you and your boat best.

I don't even carry a net in my boat and rarely use them, exept on the few occaisions when I fish a tourney here and there. I lip land my fish mostly some times belly lift and swing smaller fish but never bounce any fish.

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Try the sponsor Leverage Landing Net... The net looks very good.

E=Mc2, I have 2 Rubber nets, i think they are to heavy,, i do like that they are easy on the fish and the hooks wont get tangled. But if your using the net alone there to heavy.

I am going to switch.. i like the rubber coated cloth nets that frabill makes. but there not cheep.

I have used a couple different rubber nets over the years. They were heavy, but good for crankbait, and ripbait fish. I switched to a KVD net about a year and a half ago....$$$$$$$$ The sweetest net I have ever used. Just my .02

Frabill 9510 Conservation Series. Only downside...Frabill has terrible customer service.

Finally after what seems like forever looking, holding and messing around with a bunch of different nets I just bought the EGO S2 Slider net. Thanks George for the insight for this net, seems perfect for what I was looking for. Now if I can only get something to fill it up at Roosevelt I'll be happy.
Guy Williams

Guy Williams wrote:Finally after what seems like forever looking, holding and messing around with a bunch of different nets I just bought the EGO S2 Slider net. Thanks George for the insight for this net, seems perfect for what I was looking for. Now if I can only get something to fill it up at Roosevelt I'll be happy.
Guy Williams

guy, what model number did you get ? i was looking at them they look really nice just curious what type of netting you went with ? thanks

This is the one I went with, Last Chance Bait & Tackle in Hemet is where I got mine.

S2 Slider Large – PVC Coated Mesh

29 inch Slider Handle Landing Nets

S2 Slider Large – PVC Coated Mesh

* Floats
* Innovative Grip Design
* 29" Slider Handle Extends To 60"
* Non-Tangle PVC Coated Mesh
* Flat Bottom / 20" Bag Depth
* Large Hoop Size 19" x 21"


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Guy Williams

thanks guy !!

Dang I hate to agree with George but that net is the best. The one Guy bought is the same I use. Great idea, light, and strong.

GKramer wrote:Honest answer? Rubber nets in the water are like dragging an oar. The slime issue is a marketing gimmick. But the real weight is in the handle and hoop. If you're willing to spend, the EGO S2 Slider is as high tech (and light) as there is out there. And if you still want the rubber, it's available with the same handle.

gk

http://www.kramergonefishing.com

Isn't the EGO a rubber net?

They actually have all three. A rubber, (which I personally did not like), Both a nylon and PVC coated nylon. Either of these are awesome, I prefer the PVC coated one.

Gary Dobyns wrote:They actually have all three. A rubber, (which I personally did not like), Both a nylon and PVC coated nylon. Either of these are awesome, I prefer the PVC coated one.

+1, all of the above!!!!
Guy Williams