If there’s one piece of fishing equipment that’s often overlooked, but absolutely necessary for a successful outing, it’s the landing net.
Many of us have been using the same net for years—even decades—without considering replacement. Thing is, there are lots of new nets on the market today with convenient, fish-grabbing, extendable handles and a host of other features like rubber netting that prevents hooks from getting snagged in the webbing. Plus, newer materials are easier on the fish, which makes successful releases smoother than ever before.
Here’s a look at what’s available today (in alphabetical order).
1) BECKMAN LANDING NET
- 18” wide x 22” long x 12” deep coated net bag
- Flat bottom net bag
- Coated net material for fish handling and reduced hook snags
- Quick Storage Handle
- Fully extended: 63” long; storage mode, 43” long
- MSRP: $59.99
2) BUBBA CARBON FIBER LANDING NET (Medium)
- 20” wide x 66” long
- 75 pound rating
- Carbon fiber handle
- Fits most rod holders
- Net hoop made of aerospace aluminum
- PVC-coated nylon netting for easy cleaning and sifting through water
- Knotless net protects fish
- Net yoke features diecast aluminum black chrome for weather-resistance and durability
- Saltwater-approved
- Non-slip grip
- MSRP: $184.99
3) CLAM OUTDOORS FORTIS LANDING NET
- Easy-extend pole
- Military-grade aluminum
- Lightweight
- 3 color options
- Available with 65.3” or 110” handle
- MSRP: $99.99
4) EGO FISHING S2 SLIDER LARGE GUIDE NET
- Mesh Bag: Measuring ruler printed in net for hands-free fish measuring fish up to 40”
- Bag Depth: 20”
- Hoop Size: Large 19” x 21”
- Weight: 3.15 lbs.
- Zip on/off replaceable mesh bag
- Innovative Grip Design
- Floats
- 2-Year Limited Warranty
- MSRP: $169.99
5) FRABILL CONSERVATION ULTRALIGHT NET
- Handle Length: 48”
- Collapsible Handle
- Meshguard™ Net Hoop
- Coated Netting
- 18” x 21” Hoop Size
- 16” Net Depth
- MSRP: $139.99
6) SAVAGE GEAR PRO FOLDING NET — TELESCOPIC
- Available in Large or XL
- Foldable Aluminum Net Hoop Frame
- Extra-large Rubber Mesh Netting
- Slide & Click Telescopic Handle
- Laser Engraved Ruler
- MSRP: $139.99
7) STOWMASTER MR. WALLEYE NET
- Dimensions: 33.5” x 11.5” x 2.5”
- Two-Stage Telescoping Handle; 1-inch Diameter Extruded Tube
- Extruded Ridges for Extra Strength & Slip-Free Handling
- Hoop Made from ½” Extruded Tube
- Solid Composite Yoke Made of Super-Tough Nylon Compound
- Hoop & Handle made from 6061 T6 Aircraft-Quality Aluminum Alloy
- Guardian™ Netting With Fish-Friendly Knotless Design
- 24” Deep Net w/Coated Hooks-Less™ Netting
- MSRP: $146.99
8) STOWMASTER TOURNAMENT BASS & WALLEYE NET
- TS108S Tournament Bass & Walleye Net – 108”
- 24” x 28” Hoop; 108” Long; 14” x 40” Stowed
- Two-Stage Telescoping Handle made from 1 ¼” diameter extruded tube
- Extruded ridges for extra strength & slip-free handling
- Oval extruded tube hoop
- 100% Aluminum Yoke
- Hoop & Handle made from 6061 T6 Aircraft Quality Aluminum Alloy
- Heavy-Duty Nylon Netting w/ Fish-Friendly Knot-Free Design
- 24” Deep Net Bag w/ coated Guardian™ Netting
- Stowcase Sold Separately
- MSRP: $201.99
9) UGLY STICK UGLY TOOLS FISH LANDING NET
- Durable Shaft Constructed w/ Ugly Stick® Rod Technology
- Two Handle Ugly Tuff™ Grip Handle Design For Control & Leverage
- Durable & Non-Corrosive Aluminum Hoop
- Rubber Coated Net Reduces Snagging While Helping Protect Fish Slime Coat
- Hoop Dimensions: Small: 17” x 19”: Medium: 21” x 25”; Large: 27.5” x 31.5”
- Handle Length: Small: 30”: Medium: 36”; Large: 40”
- MSRP: $139.99-$199.99
10) WHISKER SEEKER XTN eXtender Net
- 4-Position Extendable Handle
- Extends to 68”
- Multiple Locking Positions
- Control Grip Handle
- Button Lock Grips
- Tacky DuraGrip Handle
- Collapsible For Easy Storage
- Full Canvas Carrying Case
- Hoop Dimensions: Small: 23” x 19”: Medium: 27” x 24”; Large: 31” x 28”
- Handle Length: Small: 60”: Medium: 68”; Large: 74”
- MSRP: Starting at $159.95
