I would say that about 99% of shorebound steelheading can be done w/o a net. You simply play the fish and then "slide" them up on the beach. It helps if you start to look for your "landing spot" shortly after you hook the fish.

I do take my net to the river sometimes when I am after big kings, and the bank is very steep. Otherwise, it stays on the boat.

Good Luck!
SA
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