11-19-2024, 08:34 PM
I, like you, usually use a pair of needle nose pliers on the side of the boat. A quick flip of the wrist and the fish is on its way.
If I do need to use a net, I use one with rubber netting. I like that the lure does not get tangled in the netting compared a regular net. Especially if you are using a lure that has a set of two treble hooks attached to it. A flopping fish and dual hooks in a regular net spells trouble.
I switched to the rubber netting a long time ago and have never looked back. However, it does have its drawbacks. They are heavy and don't glide in the water easily. Also, I fish with single hook jigs 90% of the time and that helps too. Good luck on your choice.
If I do need to use a net, I use one with rubber netting. I like that the lure does not get tangled in the netting compared a regular net. Especially if you are using a lure that has a set of two treble hooks attached to it. A flopping fish and dual hooks in a regular net spells trouble.
I switched to the rubber netting a long time ago and have never looked back. However, it does have its drawbacks. They are heavy and don't glide in the water easily. Also, I fish with single hook jigs 90% of the time and that helps too. Good luck on your choice.