#777507 - 08/07/12 10:04 PM
Catch and Release nets
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Fry
Registered: 06/03/11
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I need a new catch and release net for use out of my boat. I was wondering if you guys had any ideas. I will be using it mostly for steelhead, and occasionally for fall salmon. I was curious if it really matters whether it is the fine mesh that has the little holes (I used to have a net like that before it was stolen--- dude probably didn't use it to release any fish.) or if a larger mesh size like on the frabill conservation nets is fine too as long as it is knotless.
Thanks for any info.
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#777516 - 08/07/12 10:10 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: Supertrout]
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Dick Nipples
Registered: 03/08/99
Posts: 28170
Loc: Seattle, Washington USA
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I use them both, they both work fine, but I prefer the small mesh to the big mesh on the Frabill...but like I don't mind using either one.
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#777568 - 08/07/12 11:44 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: Supertrout]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12767
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I need a new catch and release net for use out of my boat. I was wondering if you guys had any ideas. I will be using it mostly for steelhead, and occasionally for fall salmon. I was curious if it really matters whether it is the fine mesh that has the little holes (I used to have a net like that before it was stolen--- dude probably didn't use it to release any fish.) or if a larger mesh size like on the frabill conservation nets is fine too as long as it is knotless.
Thanks for any info. This is the one you want. http://promarnets.com/promar/Products.aspx?Cat=1&Item=131
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#777575 - 08/08/12 12:04 AM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: eyeFISH]
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Returning Adult
Registered: 11/17/04
Posts: 353
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I had a frabill with the fine mesh and a large hoop. While it was good for the fish, when I was in high wind conditions, I had a heck of a time getting it out the net holder. Also, it really added a lot of drag if you were trying to net a fish while moving under a little power or were being blown around in the wind (my boat has a large cabin and a lot of windage). I've gone back to a large mesh, knotted net and I just don't net fish until I'm sure it's a keeper and that I'm keeping it.
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#777594 - 08/08/12 05:16 AM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: SeaDNA]
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WINNER
Registered: 01/11/03
Posts: 10513
Loc: Olypen
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SeaDNA has a good point. If you fish by yourself, some nets are much easier to use than others......much.
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#777600 - 08/08/12 10:33 AM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: ParaLeaks]
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Juvenile at Sea
Registered: 03/15/11
Posts: 138
Loc: Eugene, Oregon
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Frabill makes one. I like it, reduces loss of scale and slime. I like nets as it allows you to getfish to boat quicker so when you release, the fish still has energy to handle the river.
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#777713 - 08/08/12 08:31 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: oregonarcher]
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Spawner
Registered: 07/11/08
Posts: 534
Loc: alaska and washington
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Why would you EVER net a fish you are going to release?
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#777720 - 08/08/12 08:54 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: gregsalmon]
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Parr
Registered: 02/19/12
Posts: 54
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A lot less damage done to fish then playing them until they're overly tired in order to tail them. Net the fish, keep them in the water, remove hook and send on it's way.
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#777766 - 08/08/12 11:30 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: CrailTap]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12767
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A lot less damage done to fish then playing them until they're overly tired in order to tail them. Net the fish, keep them in the water, remove hook and send on it's way. Only IF you have the right net.
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#777924 - 08/09/12 09:07 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
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Spawner
Registered: 07/11/08
Posts: 534
Loc: alaska and washington
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Just use a release technique similar to the gaff release. No need to tail them, just put the teacup holder on the line and get it down to the bend in the hook. If your left hand is lower than your right hand and the right hand has the release device the hook will come out. Kind of like if you get a hook in your arm past the barb. Do not push the hook thru, put a loop of line around the bend and give a quick jerk.
A gaff works really well for this. Trebles mess the whole deal up.
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#777955 - 08/10/12 02:53 AM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: gregsalmon]
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Ornamental Rice Bowl
Registered: 11/24/03
Posts: 12767
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I am as strong a proponent of grabbing a heavy leader and employing the de-hooker as you'll ever find...
BUT....
For any fish over say 14-15 pounds (a REAL 14-15 pounds, mind you) a net is a FAR better tool to quickly sequester that Hawg for a quick-release... using the de-hooker to extract the hook, of course.
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#778087 - 08/10/12 10:21 PM
Re: Catch and Release nets
[Re: eyeFISH]
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Spawner
Registered: 07/11/08
Posts: 534
Loc: alaska and washington
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I have released 200 pound halibut using this technique. I have seen guys net ling cod and halibut. You dont even have to touch the fish to use the gaff release. Commercial fishers use this technique all the time while trolling for cohos and having to release kings.
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