Walnut and Curly Maple Landing Net

Where did you purchase the netting and what was the cost? Can you recommend other types of netting and which is best?

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I purchased the Broden net bag from a Fly Shop somewhat local to me, the rubber bag cost $23, I’m sure there are some other options out there as well, I did an internet search and the pickings were pretty slim on rubber net bags.

Rubber makes the net heavier, but it also helps to not get flys caught in the netting. I do plan on making another net, of more light weight wood, and then I will be using the traditional nylon bag, that way its lighter to carry. I think its a matter of personal preference more than anything. I first used a Fabrill rubber net, and liked it because I would constantly have my hooks caught up in my nylong netting, but now, I exclusively tie my flies on barbless hooks, so the issue is not as important to me.

I believe the clear rubber also help to not spook the fish, but in my opinion, the fish has a hook in its lip, and has just been brought to some huge guy’s feet, the fish is likely certain its going to be eaten and therefore already spooked, so does the net play a huge part? I don’t think so, but I am no scientist in that matter.

Very nice, particularly like the shape.

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Great work, really good looking design and choice of wood colors. You’ve really got this going your way I’d say.

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Rubber also preserves the scales and protective slime on a fish- better than the string netting. You have created a great net! Is there a tutorial on this? I flyfish and build rods. Might be something to add to the list. Thanks for sharing!

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Great job, this has been on my list of things to try, even bought some rubber nets off of Amazon. Hope it turns out half this nice!

Very nice, might try one myself

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Love it. How did you do the shaping?

you can buy the brodin nets from www.brodin.com. Beautiful net btw.

Knothead: I found this to be a helpful guide.

JayCop: We finalized the shape of the handle by cutting a few of the laminations off with a bandsaw, and then a combination of a rasp and file and sand paper for the shaping, working our way through the various grits.

Luke, thanks for the link. Looks good.

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