Rubber landing nets?

  • wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6166
    December 13, 2004 at 4:16 am #1233039

    What do you guys think of rubber nets? Any suggestions.

    Thanks!

    TBOMN11
    Circle Pines, MN
    Posts: 608
    December 13, 2004 at 4:19 am #331451

    They work fine for small fish, but for bigger fish you may as well us a table spoon. They aren’t deep enough to handle big fish.

    blackduck
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 325
    December 13, 2004 at 4:36 am #331457

    We used to use rubber nets. Fish will sometimes “bounce” out of them. Also, never leave them out in the sun, they will rot like Right Now. We now use the nets that are dipped in that liquid rubber type stuff. They are just as deep as regular nets, but have the coating on them so hooks don’t get stuck inside the fibers of the net. I have used mine for 2 full years now. (winter and summer fishing) I really like them, and they seem to hold up a lot better.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 13, 2004 at 4:36 am #331458

    About as useful as a tennis racket on larger fish.

    shew
    East Bethel, Minnesota
    Posts: 696
    December 13, 2004 at 4:45 am #331460

    Quote:

    About as useful as a tennis racket on larger fish.


    Whos this guy havent seen him much lately. Welcome back James.

    James Holst
    Keymaster
    SE Minnesota
    Posts: 18926
    December 13, 2004 at 5:45 am #331463

    Back? More like passing through… lol I’m about 15 minutes from hopping in my truck and heading out again.

    Quote:

    Quote:

    About as useful as a tennis racket on larger fish.


    Whos this guy havent seen him much lately. Welcome back James.

    futPWTure77
    Zumbrota, MN
    Posts: 176
    December 13, 2004 at 3:09 pm #331492

    I call ’em trampoline nets for a reason! Thanks

    Tony

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6166
    December 13, 2004 at 4:34 pm #331510

    Thanks guys! I’ll cross that off my list.

    Blackduck (or anyone else),

    What do you call these nets you are using? Anyone else use them? Thanks!

    Quote:

    We now use the nets that are dipped in that liquid rubber type stuff. They are just as deep as regular nets, but have the coating on them so hooks don’t get stuck inside the fibers of the net. I have used mine for 2 full years now. (winter and summer fishing) I really like them, and they seem to hold up a lot better.

    TBOMN11
    Circle Pines, MN
    Posts: 608
    December 13, 2004 at 5:01 pm #331521

    Wade,

    I believe that Beckman makes the best net out there. They use the coated fiber net, and make a super sturdy frame. There are some good ones of other brands, but be careful what you buy, one large snot-rocket can break a net in a heartbeat.

    http://www.beckmannet.com/

    wade_kuehl
    Northwest Iowa
    Posts: 6166
    December 13, 2004 at 5:47 pm #331527

    Thanks Jon and Joe!

    gary_wellman
    South Metro
    Posts: 6057
    December 13, 2004 at 6:06 pm #331533

    We’ve been using rubber for a couple of years now. It hasn’t failed us yet for walleye, with the biggest that I can think of for fish was around 9lbs.

    We did loose about a 50+ inch muskie on LOTW 2 years ago because we didn’t have a normal net, we just had the rubber.

    There is no way, you will get any fish larger than 30-35 inches in it…….. But, it is nice for crank trolling, just flip the fish right out and the hooks never have a problem…..

    Personally, I like them just for eye fishing. And if you search around, you will find some of the rubber to be deeper nets than others…..If I recall correctly, it isn’t a beckman, but another brand of rubber net we are using.

    Again, for eye fishing or even bass/pan fishing, they work awesome. But, if you ever hook into a tuna of a ski or pike, it ain’t happening!!!!!!!!

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13488
    December 13, 2004 at 6:10 pm #331534

    Jon. Any problems with the telescoping handle on the Frabil? I hate fighting with the push button extending handles. Trying to line up the holes can be a pain at times.

    jon_jordan
    St. Paul, Mn
    Posts: 10908
    December 13, 2004 at 6:32 pm #331540

    Works great, no probs at all. Nothing to line up, just twist the grip and slide the extension out.

    -J.

    TBOMN11
    Circle Pines, MN
    Posts: 608
    December 13, 2004 at 6:38 pm #331541

    Oh sure, complain about my net……and where would your net be Mr. W……???????? Fishing your boat…”I’ll get the net”…oooopps!! sorry I guess you don’t have a net.. ….LOL!!!! Just funnun’ with ya Mike…

    kooty
    Keymaster
    1 hour 15 mins to the Pond
    Posts: 18100
    December 13, 2004 at 6:46 pm #331552

    I agree with Gary about the rubber nets. There are times when they excell. Night fishing on the big pond comes to mind. They are great for anytime you are pulling cranks, as long as you aren’t getting into any fish over 25-28 inches. Then I would be concerned.

    I would never use one for tourney fishing, it’s murphy’s law something bad has to happen, at least to me anyway.

    Mike W
    MN/Anoka/Ham lake
    Posts: 13488
    December 13, 2004 at 6:48 pm #331553

    Mine only comes with on special fisihing trips.

    rlamar
    Davenport, Iowa, USA
    Posts: 293
    December 13, 2004 at 11:46 pm #331614

    I too agree with Gary, I really like them for fishing for eyes. It hasn’t been an issue, catching Ms. walleye over 30″, but I’m still hopin’. Maybe if I lose a slob over 10 I’ll feel differently.

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