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Net Rig
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:37 am
by MickyFinn
As I see it, there are three or four ways of rigging the landing net to keep it out of the way. (Something I haven't accomplished yet.) I have seen the D-ring, between-the-shoulders hang on a dedicated zinger; the magnetic-release (with zinger?) between-shoulders-hang; and the net-holster (on sling pack} hang-behind-back--and the low-hanging, floating tether, maybe.
Tired of the net swinging around and getting in the way. Any recommendations?
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 8:51 am
by Rusty Spinner
I have always hung mine from a loop in the middle of my back (vest or now chest pack) attached to a magnetic release. No zinger, the net is attached to a stretchy cord. Can't say I've ever had an issue. But they make some wading belts these days that secure your net on your non-casting side that you may want to check out if this remains an issue.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 10:17 am
by barkeater
I wear a sling pack and have mine attached by strong zinger to my pack at my right shoulder. The pack sits across my back out of the way when fishing. I'm right handed and play the fish with my right hand and have always switched to my left for landing. This allows me to reach behind me with my right hand without looking to easily get ahold of my net. Works well for me and having all of my equipment attached to the pack makes it easier to gear up.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 12:52 pm
by Drossi
I use the magnetic release with a stretchy tether from the D ring on back of my vest. I've used a zinger in the past as well. Both work fine, the net is just a PITA in general but I carry it cause I'm tired of getting a hook in my hand trying to handle fish while fishing 2 fly rigs.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:38 pm
by SBRtool
I only starting using a net like 3 years ago and used a magnetic release. I liked it but had to be careful walking through thick brush cause sometimes it would snag on something and come off but I'd usually always notice it. Well, I lost my net a few trips ago fishing a WTS so I had to order a new net. I just reordered a cheaper rubber mesh net off amazon for like $40. Go to use new net for first time, clip it on again using magnetic clip and hit the Musky. Twenty minutes into fishing I realize the stupid net is gone. Looked for it for awhile but couldn't find it. Needless to say I will not be losing a 3rd net due to a magnetic clip.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Thu Apr 22, 2021 2:00 pm
by Jaybird
SBRtool wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:38 pm
I only starting using a net like 3 years ago and used a magnetic release. I liked it but had to be careful walking through thick brush cause sometimes it would snag on something and come off but I'd usually always notice it. Well, I lost my net a few trips ago fishing a WTS so I had to order a new net. I just reordered a cheaper rubber mesh net off amazon for like $40. Go to use new net for first time, clip it on again using magnetic clip and hit the Musky. Twenty minutes into fishing I realize the stupid net is gone. Looked for it for awhile but couldn't find it. Needless to say I will not be losing a 3rd net due to a magnetic clip.
Like rusty said , a thin bungee cord from your net handle to a loop on the bottom of your vest or chest pack along with the magnetic net keeper , keeps everything from getting lost . Also with the bungee you can let go of the net in waist high water and it's not going anywhere .
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:34 am
by MickyFinn
Thank you all for the input. I am going with a chest pack that will have a proper D-ring in the back. I already have a retractor for the net that's been collecting dust for about a year at least. With another, smaller retractor in front, for clippers and knot-tool--should be a sweet set-up. No more fighting with that damned net!
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:36 am
by 46er
I stopped using a net many years ago and crimped down the barb. Now use barbless. The net was something that always caught more branches than fish.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 9:11 am
by coaltrout
i have a magnet rig on my back. been loving it, it even holds my big wide net.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 11:59 am
by cappy
I use one of these.
https://www.handypaknetco.com/product-p ... ther-pouch
The only improvement I made was to replace the bag with a Measure-Net medium nylon bag which is fish friendly, and much lighter and bulky then a ghost bag.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 12:19 pm
by lightenup
MickyFinn wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:34 am
Thank you all for the input. I am going with a chest pack that will have a proper D-ring in the back. I already have a retractor for the net that's been collecting dust for about a year at least. With another, smaller retractor in front, for clippers and knot-tool--should be a sweet set-up. No more fighting with that damned net!
Just re-enforce the connections, I lost a ghost net in the woods a few years back as the little chingadera that holds the net on the handle came out. I now sew and tie a leather strap around the wood loop of the net and hang it with a retractor from a d-loop on my waist pack. works great and the handle is always at the ready by my side....only one issue, if you step into the current wrong the net may flip around and the handle may poke you in the butt.....a quick wake-up call, and an easy adjustment fixes it.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:50 pm
by Rusty Spinner
SBRtool wrote: ↑Thu Apr 22, 2021 1:38 pm
I only starting using a net like 3 years ago and used a magnetic release. I liked it but had to be careful walking through thick brush cause sometimes it would snag on something and come off but I'd usually always notice it. Well, I lost my net a few trips ago fishing a WTS so I had to order a new net. I just reordered a cheaper rubber mesh net off amazon for like $40. Go to use new net for first time, clip it on again using magnetic clip and hit the Musky. Twenty minutes into fishing I realize the stupid net is gone. Looked for it for awhile but couldn't find it. Needless to say I will not be losing a 3rd net due to a magnetic clip.
Sounds like you aren't attaching the net correctly in the system. When my net "falls off" when I'm walking in brush, it is still very much attached to me. The magnet just holds it up against my back until I give it a gentle pull with my left hand as I am ready to net my fish. But the bungee cord is still attached to my net and my back, so the net cannot get lost.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 1:59 pm
by Rusty Spinner
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Upper photo shows a proper magnetic release setup when fully attached. The second photo shows what it all looks like when the net is deployed. You will see that it is still very much attached to my chest pack. I change out the bungee strap every few years depending on use, but that magnetic release is over 20 years old.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:05 pm
by BiggerThomas
I keep it ultra simple: I don't use a net.
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:20 pm
by Rusty Spinner
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:05 pm
I keep it ultra simple: I don't use a net.
Translation to English: "I never catch big fish, so I don't need a net".
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:14 pm
by BiggerThomas
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:20 pm
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:05 pm
I keep it ultra simple: I don't use a net.
Translation to English: "I never catch big fish, so I don't need a net".
I don't know if this will vindicate me or land me in even more trouble!
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Fri Apr 23, 2021 7:44 pm
by Jaybird
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:14 pm
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:20 pm
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:05 pm
I keep it ultra simple: I don't use a net.
Translation to English: "I never catch big fish, so I don't need a net".
I don't know if this will vindicate me or land me in even more trouble!
Rarely have I seen anyone put a rainbow trout in a cobra clutch ala Sgt Slaughter. Did the trout submit?
Re: Net Rig
Posted: Mon Apr 26, 2021 1:26 pm
by Rusty Spinner
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 6:14 pm
Rusty Spinner wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:20 pm
BiggerThomas wrote: ↑Fri Apr 23, 2021 2:05 pm
I keep it ultra simple: I don't use a net.
Translation to English: "I never catch big fish, so I don't need a net".
I don't know if this will vindicate me or land me in even more trouble!
What??? Nobody caught the world famous Gill Grab?????
