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Landing net

Fishing

A net that lands fish quickly and, with soft mesh, protects those you release.

Approx. cost
$20–$120
Weight
8–24 oz
Used in
2 kits

Purpose

Land fish under control and reduce handling harm on catch-and-release.

Used in kits

Alternatives

  • Hand-landing— No gear; harder on both angler and fish.

Maintenance notes

  • Rinse and dry the mesh; check the frame joint.

Buying considerations

  • Rubber/soft mesh protects fish slime and doesn’t tangle hooks.
  • A folding net stows for float trips.

Page history & editing

Revision status: approved Last edited 2026-07-01 by human editor