I’m not sure what you mean when you say “every guide I know carry their net with the handle down, and the net up, as shown in the picture (that says this is incorrect).” I agree with this and this is how I carry mine. it’s also how many competition anglers are now carrying there’s.

Hanging the net off a magnetic net release like the Orvis Magnetic Net Release is a good way to make it easy to grab your net when fighting a fish but most anglers use it the right way, and not the best way. Choosing the Right Pond Net Pond nets are a great way to catch your fish or skim the water to clean debris. Public domain. Without it, I might keep on walking. I have found plenty of nets along the path or floating down the river with only one end of the magnet attached, I’m on the river over 300 days most years and I bet that I find 3 to 5 nets every year.I hope I explained how to carry a fly fishing net or any type of wading net better. If you have any questions or tips that you use let us know in the comments section below. Once you grab the net and pull it, you need to somehow get the handle in your hand. If you gab the net as low as possible which is at the top of the handle it’s not too bad to slide it down and grab it lower on the handle. Being rubber and not rope the elastic cord will prevent the net from ripping. Secure Your Fly Fishing Net Most anglers secure their nets with the handle up. This means the handle can be in the water at times. Even though it can be used safely for fish, we prefer this net as a heavy-duty cleaning net. The material is strong and the mesh holes are fine enough for both small and large debris removal. The outer brim of the net basket also has a sturdy metal casing, making it a good choice for raking the pond liner of pond sludge. It is much more durable in comparison with a regular skimmer net, so would be useful if you suffer with heavy debris build-up or algae.

The only problem with these trout nets is that they are difficult to unfold with one hand when you have one hand on your rod fighting a big fish. Otherwise, they are a great mid-length net that can extend to a longer net if needed. Grip: The handle grip can be important especially when your hands are wet from rain or the river. Some net handles will be rubberized or have some sort of coating for better grip. Durability: Some net materials last long and are much stronger. Consider fiberglass nets, carbon fiber, and wooden nets, and for the net bag, consider rubber nets, or rubber-coated net bags.You can see how World champion competition anglers rig their nets hoop up and hoo sideways at Euro nymphing with the fly fishing world champion! There are a variety of trout nets available from short-handle nets, long-handle nets, cheap nets, very expensive nets, and nets of all different shapes and sizes. I will discuss all of these so you know exactly which trout net is best for you.

The FishPond Net Holster and the Smith Creek Net Holter can be added to your wading belt to secure your net in an upright position. The later video shows anglers using all three methods while the world champion hangs his net the same way I’ve been hanging mine for almost 10 years, however, all three methods work.Have you ever wondered about those wide hoop catch and release nets that the competition anglers use? Well, I’ve fished with world-class competition anglers and I actually use a competition net when I’m fishing for fun because a one-hand net these are the best catch and release net for small or big fish. You can also try using food to entice fish to swim close to the net, but this would depend on how stressed the fish are and how hungry they are at the time. If you’ve been trying to catch your fish for an hour already, they’re unlikely to care about food and probably just want to relax. Using a little food as bait is better suited to the start of the process to ensure the fish are not already fed up! Portability: Big bulky nets and nets with long handles are not good for river fishing. When trout fishing you DO NOT want a net you need to leave on the bank. Get a wading net designed to be portable. The tiny mesh allows for all kinds of debris to be lifted up easily, and the material is soft enough not to damage fish if they manage to get caught. With that said, we do not recommend this type of net for catching pond fish, and it should just be used for skimming and cleaning purposes. The material is very fine and soft, and a struggling fish will easily break through with enough force.