I just had to try something else. These nets are a by-product of my fishing and woodworking habits. All nets have waterproof (spar urethane) finish and the Medium nets have new rubber nets that are suppose to be easier on the fish. I've noticed that most of the fish I land become unhooked by themselves once in the net-perfect! I seldom have to touch a fish at all (not that I'm squeamish or anything). And the hooks never get caught up in the rubber netting. I seldom catch anything big enough for a net but I think they do look good hanging around.
The Medium Trout net hoops are about 10 1/2" by 15 1/4" I.D and roughly 23" to 30" overall length. The average weight is just around 16 0z give or take, so they are light enough to carry on the stream or pack in to remote locations. Round to oval handles are a more comfortable grip than rounded edges on square stock.
The Brook Trout nets are roughly 20'' long with 11 1/2'' x 7 1/4'' inside diameter hoops and weigh only about 7 oz. These also have black nylon net bags.
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Net pricing from $275 to $450. Contact me for more info and customizing.
If you are wondering why there are no grooves for the net string on the outside of the hoop, it's because I don't like the looks of it and I don't think it's necessary. My net bags are strung up with 300 lb braided fishing line. If you damage that to breaking, you probably don't deserve a nice handcrafted net from any maker.
Also-if you are a fan of square handles with rounded edges, these aren't the nets for you. I've had nets like those and can't understand why anyone would think that is comfortable or pretty. Mine are round and smooth and comfortable-at least for me-Your call.
The Medium Trout net hoops are about 10 1/2" by 15 1/4" I.D and roughly 23" to 30" overall length. The average weight is just around 16 0z give or take, so they are light enough to carry on the stream or pack in to remote locations. Round to oval handles are a more comfortable grip than rounded edges on square stock.
The Brook Trout nets are roughly 20'' long with 11 1/2'' x 7 1/4'' inside diameter hoops and weigh only about 7 oz. These also have black nylon net bags.
Click on any photo to enlarge.
Net pricing from $275 to $450. Contact me for more info and customizing.
If you are wondering why there are no grooves for the net string on the outside of the hoop, it's because I don't like the looks of it and I don't think it's necessary. My net bags are strung up with 300 lb braided fishing line. If you damage that to breaking, you probably don't deserve a nice handcrafted net from any maker.
Also-if you are a fan of square handles with rounded edges, these aren't the nets for you. I've had nets like those and can't understand why anyone would think that is comfortable or pretty. Mine are round and smooth and comfortable-at least for me-Your call.
This is a nice steelhead caught by Lee Orr and landed using one of my nets. Nice to know they actually work on a fish that needs a net. Just wish it was my fish. (notice the sweet bamboo rod-made by Lee).
Thanks for the photo, Lee
Thanks for the photo, Lee
This is Greg Kuntz with a beautiful Brown Trout and one of my nets. Glad you like the net Greg and thanks for the photo!