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Title: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 05/06/2013 at 18:18
When it comes to your river trout fishing, what sort of net do you favour? Wooden, long handled, deep netted, shallow netted, one that has built in scales perhaps? What do you look for in a practical trout net for the river?

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 05/06/2013 at 18:47
hey Mike, i really like the MacLain weigh net  :z16 (with the bag replaced for a much 'friendlier' rubber-coated mesh)
it's cool to finally have an idea of how much they weigh as opposed to just length.
however, the frame itself isn't all that important, it's the bag.
40-50cm deep
wide configuration of the bottom (no pointy towards the bottom type thing that forces the fish's head to the bottom, scratches their eyes and the gills get caught in the net when pulled out  :cry)
rubber or rubber coated ! fish loose a lot less slime (and it doesn't stay on the net ! no stink !), the fish can easily slide out if you do a 'dip-the-net-release',  flies don't get stuck, dries right away and rubber is sexy !  it's all good !  :z16  :z4 :z13

cheers,
marc
 
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: danbruce on 05/06/2013 at 18:54
Hi Marc,

Where do you get the replacement rubber coated bag from? Like you i like the mcleans net but not too keen on the mesh bag.
For my trout fishing this year i have been using the short handled mcleans weigh net and the filp out telescopic mcleans weigh net. Not had much worth weighing this season though. :oops

Cheers,
Dan
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 05/06/2013 at 19:34
I found the rubber coated nets that I used at Haddo made a huge difference to the condition of the trout. They were shallow pan nets and were sold for coarse fishing.

Not sure where we could source replacement rubber netting like this ..... sounds like a good exercise :cool:
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Jim Eddie on 05/06/2013 at 19:35
Hi Marc,

Where do you get the replacement rubber coated bag from? Like you i like the mcleans net but not too keen on the mesh bag.
For my trout fishing this year i have been using the short handled mcleans weigh net and the filp out telescopic mcleans weigh net. Not had much worth weighing this season though. :oops

Cheers,
Dan

Dan

Like Marc and a few other folk on the forum,I hated the net in the Mcleans weigh net. I changed it for one of these.

http://www.fastnetsports.com/replacement-parts.html

 :z18

Jim
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Noel Kelly on 05/06/2013 at 19:50
This one. The reach is essential in a lot of the places I fish. I must get one of those nets in jimbo's link which will be an improvement for sure.
http://www.sportfish.co.uk/mclean-telescopic-hinged-tri-weigh-fishing-net.html
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 06/06/2013 at 07:55
I am a Wychwood fan. The Rover net is your standard flip up, extendable handled net in trout and salmon sizes. The rubber mesh is a deep spoon shape so no seams or "pockets" for the trout to get caught up in.

I use their super lightweight scoop net when wading, although this does have a more conventional mesh. If it were rubber I would have been happier.

SPRO also do a range of nets designed for river anglers, with a bigger rubber mesh to allow water to flow through easier when trying to wave a big net about in a fast current. Although designed for coarse fishing (Barbel, Chub and Pike), there Big Fish Rubber net is perfect for Salmon anglers.

I am surprised so much fuss is made of felt soled waders when wet nets can and probably do carry just as much risk. Bring on the rubber!!
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: danbruce on 06/06/2013 at 08:18
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Like Marc and a few other folk on the forum,I hated the net in the Mcleans weigh net. I changed it for one of these.

http://www.fastnetsports.com/replacement-parts.html


Cheers Jim, looks good.  :z16
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ben Dixon on 06/06/2013 at 08:26
I'm getting the same as Noel has, had never seen one in the flesh and it looks cracking.

Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 06/06/2013 at 22:08

Where do you get the replacement rubber coated bag from?

a store in Toulouse... BUT ! the brand is on the bag, the net is in the van (several streets away), so, i'll get to it tomorrow with info and a pic. :)

cheers,
marc
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Jim Eddie on 06/06/2013 at 22:15
Toulouse that's a Treck  :z4

 :z18

Jim
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 06/06/2013 at 22:58
but only a short one...   :roll :roll :roll
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Jim Eddie on 06/06/2013 at 23:10
but only a short one...   :roll :roll :roll

Mais bien sûr!

 :z18

Jim
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Hamish Young on 07/06/2013 at 00:14
Toulouse that's a Treck  :z4

Smirk  :z13
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Iain Cameron on 07/06/2013 at 12:10
but only a short one...   :roll :roll :roll

Ha, very funny!
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Iain Cameron on 08/06/2013 at 09:03
When it comes to your river trout fishing, what sort of net do you favour? Wooden, long handled, deep netted, shallow netted, one that has built in scales perhaps? What do you look for in a practical trout net for the river?

I've used the Snowbee  15090 / 15150 Aluminium Frame Hand Trout Nets for a couple of years now.

Simple, practical - there's a bungee cord concealed within the handle; clip to D-ring, reach behind, pull out, net fish, let go.

Been very, very good and versatile. No fuss, no drama, though not the most elegant.

The smaller one isn't so great - a bit too wee, a bit of a diddy size i always feel - 15x11" - and has knotless net bag rather than mesh.

The larger net is maybe a bit toooo big - hoop is 22x17 inches. Its net of micro mesh is 19" deep. The bungee cord on mine extends 40" - in practical terms, if i'm standing, that's enough reach to allow my left arm to fully straighten out in front of me while the net is still clipped to the D-ring on my back.

They've re-launched it for 2013 with a wider hexagonal mesh of 10x10mm - and at £20, I'd recommend it.
(link - https://shop.snowbee.co.uk/shopretail/product_info.php?cPath=2_40_43&products_id=1407&osCsid=vrhf8kk2si06vt4bj9v00jsi06 (https://shop.snowbee.co.uk/shopretail/product_info.php?cPath=2_40_43&products_id=1407&osCsid=vrhf8kk2si06vt4bj9v00jsi06))

If they did one with alumunium frame, 17 or 18" across, and shallow mesh, I'd buy another!

It doesn't of course let you net fish from high banks etc.

It does work very well in a float tube.

I *hate* the fold out nets with the spring clip - I'm forever dropping mine when I kneel or sit down and the handle hits the ground, pushing the spring clip out of the D-ring... grrrrrrrr!!! I reserve that for boat use.

In general - mesh is better for me; fewer tangles. Bungee is good; hands free, no hassle. I don't like the flip out/fold out ones so much; one more thing to go wrong when playing a fish...

I've just bought a Mcleans weight net. Hmmm. Can't use it til the clip on accessories arrive, so the jury's out

cheers
iain
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Will Shaw on 08/06/2013 at 20:40
I have the Maclean. It has a fine (shallower) micromesh net bag which is way better than the std. variety available in the UK. I got mine in NZ. The strange thing is that they do all their models in both micromesh and the larger (not as good) mesh. Why we only have the larger mesh disributed in the UK is a mystery.

I like the look of the new Wychwood nets. Good size and sensible mesh.

W.
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 09/06/2013 at 15:10
sorry folks for the delay...  :roll

here's the rubber coated net bag and carbon net frame made by Pafex in France.
the same bag has replaced the original McLean. 'same frame size)
it looks better with a fish in it but with thunderstorms that's not gonna happen today...
 
bag = 13€ in stores
http://www.pafex.fr/PAFEX-EPUISETTES.pdf

cheers,
marc
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 09/06/2013 at 15:20
just saw the McLean site, they have the perfect rubber-coated bag. they also weigh up to 14 lbs, not 6 like we have here.
i don't think it's distributed in Europe...

http://www.mcleanangling.co.nz
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Will Shaw on 12/06/2013 at 13:35
Excellent. Just the job. Need to get Guide Flyfishing to import them.

W.
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 25/06/2013 at 14:22
(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/2_25_06_13_2_21_08.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=901)

I've ordered a Wychwood Rover net, looks interesting and if it doesn't fall to bits it should be good for the river :z3

Will let you know how I get on with it :cool:

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 03/07/2013 at 11:36
Rover Net arrived, it is big, very big for a trout net ...... I'd be happy to use it for salmon :z4

The rubberised netting feels good and has a good depth for C&R, the extending handle feels good for landing trout from a high bank and the clip looks right for hanging off the D ring on your back. In general the net feels of good quality.

The Rover 18" Trout net has been created for the mobile angler on the bank ...... first thoughts are that it feels more like it has been designed by a stillwater or boat angler to me and the flip over self-locking net head design doesn't self lock, I think it is going to need a bit of help with the locking bit :z4

All in all, I'm fairly pleased with it and will need to get it out on the river to see how it performs :wink At worst, I've got a very nice fishery net :z4

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Rob Brownfield on 04/07/2013 at 15:51
first thoughts are that it feels more like it has been designed by a stillwater or boat angler

I believe it started off life as a roving net for Barbel anglers but was adapted for "multi-use" later.

After all, the fish do not know the net was not for them :)
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Jim Eddie on 04/07/2013 at 17:32
Mike

How long is it without the handle extended ?

 :z18

Jim
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 04/07/2013 at 18:09
Hi Jim,

The pear shaped net head is approx 18 X 24 inches. The net and handle in the normal position are approx 5 ft long and in the extended position just under 7 ft long.

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Jim Eddie on 04/07/2013 at 18:48
Mike

We adopted the metric system in 1971, our younger readers will have no idea  :z4 5ft is to long for a river net in my opinion so I'll cross that one off the list.

 :z18

Jim   
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 04/07/2013 at 19:40
might double as a wading staff ? (or maybe a fly retriever...   :z4 )
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 04/07/2013 at 19:46
Mike

We adopted the metric system in 1971, our younger readers will have no idea  :z4 5ft is to long for a river net in my opinion so I'll cross that one off the list.

 :z18

Jim   

2 ft of net plus 3 ft of handle used to be pretty much the river standard Jim? It feels a bit like the old Sharpe's folding Sea Trout Nets
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Jim Eddie on 04/07/2013 at 20:35
Sorry Mike I thought you meant the handle was 5ft

 :z18

Jim
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 04/07/2013 at 20:47
Great stuff, I thought I might be confusing everybody .... sorry :oops

Cheers
Mike
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ben Dixon on 10/07/2013 at 15:34
For anyon interested, I have taken in a small stock of McLean micro mesh net bags.  This will fit up to the round circular weigh net and anything smaller.


Cheers

Ben
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ewan Lindsay on 10/07/2013 at 19:04
Hi Ben,

Are these nets the flat-bottom "pan" style or deep ones?


Cheers,

Ewan
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ben Dixon on 10/07/2013 at 20:43
Pan style ones Ewan, no where near as deep as the netting original that is supplied with the McLean nets over here.

Cheers

Ben
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ewan Lindsay on 11/07/2013 at 10:08
I've been looking for one that would fit the folding type I bought from your good self a while ago (see picture).

(http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/gallery/2019_11_07_13_10_07_36.jpeg) (http://www.fishingthefly.co.uk/forum/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view&id=1031)

If it will fit this then could you please put one aside for me?  I'll be home at the end of the month.

Regs,

Ewan
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ben Dixon on 12/07/2013 at 09:38
No problem Ewan.

I've put it to one side for you.


Cheers

Ben
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Marc Fauvet on 12/07/2013 at 10:42
which side ?  :z7
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Geoff Gill on 12/07/2013 at 10:48
Ben,

I have also a mcleans folding net and would prefer a pan style net, as the original is deep and tapered almost folding fish over when in.
If possible could I have one put aside until I get back from offshore.

Thanks
Geoff
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ben Dixon on 12/07/2013 at 11:03
I only had thee, I'll order a pile more today and stick one by for you.


Cheers

Ben
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Will Shaw on 12/07/2013 at 12:12
Hi Ben

Are they the rubberised ones or the same one as I already have on on mine? If they're rubberised ones I'll have one too! :-)

W.
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ben Dixon on 12/07/2013 at 13:00
Same as the one you have mate, surely yours must be worn out by now and in need of replacement?
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Ewan Lindsay on 12/07/2013 at 14:07
Cheers Ben.  What's the damage?


Ewan
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Will Shaw on 12/07/2013 at 20:02
Same as the one you have mate, surely yours must be worn out by now and in need of replacement?

Well, it has a few holes here and there but not big enough to let a trout through! Get some rubberised ones!  :cool:

W.
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Iain Cameron on 17/07/2013 at 09:37
After speaking to Mr Goolager the other day, I've modified my MacLeans 17" weight net with a replacement mesh pan style net - bought a 'coarse fishing' landing net head new from ebay for less than a tenner.  (not the Greys bag that Iain had show me).

The net bag on the Maclean was driving me nuts - too long, and snagged on everything and anything. Mesh pan bag is much easier to deal with.  job done!
Title: Re: Which Net?
Post by: Mike Barrio on 17/07/2013 at 09:42
Good solution Iain :z16

Cheers
Mike