This all reminds me of something that I have been meaning to do.... my boat net (a Sharpes as it happens) is bright silver around the frame.
I keep meaning to paint it black, matt black, to subdue it a little as I have seen myself the benefits of a 'low flash' net.
Might do that tomorrow
I would suggest to our original poster Alan that making a net choice is very much a personal thing...... that said if I were buying for the waters you mention I would make sure my prospective purchase would be both telescopic and a good size; that sort of net will last you most of your fishing everywhere.
I like the McLean weigh nets but don't own one, wee bit steep to buy but they have an excellent reputation and I have coveted one for some time.
Like the look of the ones Rob has out a link up for too.
H