Net Considerations

Looking for a new net, think this might be the one but do you all think it’s large enough for salmon?

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Ego_Rubber_Mesh_Net_Large_Black/descpage-ERMLB.html?from=gshop&gclid=CjwKCAjw8-OhBhB5EiwADyoY1TkrAx7b1cpFgH1He1JpPAQ69XcAdgfF50V_e0o68nz8ii5kjwMzwRoCt-cQAvD_BwE

Doesn't look very deep. I would be worried about a big one flopping out.

Doesn't look very deep. I would be worried about a big one flopping out.

+1, I like the rubber nets for fish that I may release, but if I get a salmon boat side and get a positive ID that it is in fact a king, it’s not getting released. More depth will ensure once in the net, it’s a done deal.

This for a boat or yak?

For the yak.

Thanks for the responses, I was concerned with it being a bit shallow.


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This one is a little deeper.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ego-kryptek-s1-genesis-large-deep-rubber-landing-net-17egougs1kryptkldfac/17egougs1kryptkldfac

Curious if anyone here has ever gaffed a salmon ? Please correct me if i am wrong but i believe it is legal as long as it is the correct take. Maybe frowned upon as well?

Oh course a net is required on-board as well. 

Sorry,being lazy about looking it up. Hoping someone knows off-hand?

I bring this up as far as the larger salmon and not having to carry a huge net.

Unfortunately, i have not been blessed with catching a salmon on a kayak.

Alex..

This one is a little deeper.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ego-kryptek-s1-genesis-large-deep-rubber-landing-net-17egougs1kryptkldfac/17egougs1kryptkldfac

Curious if anyone here has ever gaffed a salmon ? Please correct me if i am wrong but i believe it is legal as long as it is the correct take. Maybe frowned upon as well?

Oh course a net is required on-board as well. 

Sorry,being lazy about looking it up. Hoping someone knows off-hand?

I bring this up as far as the larger salmon and not having to carry a huge net.

Unfortunately, i have not been blessed with catching a salmon on a kayak.

Alex..

I've gaffed salmon on my AI.

I live to gaff, so when I'm fishing in the ocean, I gaff everything I plan on keeping. In fact, I usually forget to even bring a net with me...

This one is a little deeper.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ego-kryptek-s1-genesis-large-deep-rubber-landing-net-17egougs1kryptkldfac/17egougs1kryptkldfac

Curious if anyone here has ever gaffed a salmon ? Please correct me if i am wrong but i believe it is legal as long as it is the correct take. Maybe frowned upon as well?

Oh course a net is required on-board as well. 

Sorry,being lazy about looking it up. Hoping someone knows off-hand?

I bring this up as far as the larger salmon and not having to carry a huge net.

Unfortunately, i have not been blessed with catching a salmon on a kayak.

Alex..

Stoked!  Thanks!  This is what IÂ’ve been looking for.  I havenÂ’t caught a salmon yet, thought this might be the year but IÂ’ll have to wait.  I wanted to add the required net to my setup which is really minimal as is, thereÂ’s been moments out there I thought it would come in handy.  Hopefully it wonÂ’t be in the way, thatÂ’s the only thing I can see being a downside.

Not sure about gaffing salmon before ID, heat of the moment might make the net a better choice to avoid a mistake.

Looking forward to the huge salmon next year!!  [emoji14]


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This one is a little deeper.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ego-kryptek-s1-genesis-large-deep-rubber-landing-net-17egougs1kryptkldfac/17egougs1kryptkldfac

Curious if anyone here has ever gaffed a salmon ? Please correct me if i am wrong but i believe it is legal as long as it is the correct take. Maybe frowned upon as well?

Oh course a net is required on-board as well. 

Sorry,being lazy about looking it up. Hoping someone knows off-hand?

I bring this up as far as the larger salmon and not having to carry a huge net.

Unfortunately, i have not been blessed with catching a salmon on a kayak.

Alex..

I've gaffed salmon on my AI.

I live to gaff, so when I'm fishing in the ocean, I gaff everything I plan on keeping. In fact, I usually forget to even bring a net with me...

Nice. Thanks for confirming.

My salmon IDing while the fish is in the water is not well enough for me to gaff. I unfortunately still rely on looking at the gums. I do try and net safely and return to the water with as little handling as possible if not legal.

This one is a little deeper.

https://www.dickssportinggoods.com/p/ego-kryptek-s1-genesis-large-deep-rubber-landing-net-17egougs1kryptkldfac/17egougs1kryptkldfac

Curious if anyone here has ever gaffed a salmon ? Please correct me if i am wrong but i believe it is legal as long as it is the correct take. Maybe frowned upon as well?

Oh course a net is required on-board as well. 

Sorry,being lazy about looking it up. Hoping someone knows off-hand?

I bring this up as far as the larger salmon and not having to carry a huge net.

Unfortunately, i have not been blessed with catching a salmon on a kayak.

Alex..

Stoked!  Thanks!  This is what IÂ’ve been looking for.  I havenÂ’t caught a salmon yet, thought this might be the year but IÂ’ll have to wait.  I wanted to add the required net to my setup which is really minimal as is, thereÂ’s been moments out there I thought it would come in handy.  Hopefully it wonÂ’t be in the way, thatÂ’s the only thing I can see being a downside.

Not sure about gaffing salmon before ID, heat of the moment might make the net a better choice to avoid a mistake.

Looking forward to the huge salmon next year!!  [emoji14]


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I hopefully can control my want for fresh salmon. I am already considering plans for a trip up the Oregon coast. 

Nice. Thanks for confirming.

My salmon IDing while the fish is in the water is not well enough for me to gaff. I unfortunately still rely on looking at the gums. I do try and net safely and return to the water with as little handling as possible if not legal.

FWIW, this is the method I use to ID salmon on the water.  (Tail method.)

There are some good collapsible nets out there that cost a little more but worth it imo Cant remember the brand i have but will look and report back

At least theres no hurry being there wont be a season

About gaffing salmon usually can tell before you even see the fish what it is But not always obvious even when you can see it

There are some good collapsible nets out there that cost a little more but worth it imo

Cant remember the brand i have but will look and report back

At least theres no hurry being there wont be a season

About gaffing salmon usually can tell before you even see the fish but not always obvious even when you can

Thanks, I picked up one the the ego nets but def let me know about any other worthy nets.  Going to start putting one up onboard the kayak so I can get used to it being there.  I always gaff the halibut I can tell are legal, but will be nice to have the net assist undersize release.  Going with a two hook barbless salmon style rig this year for halibut.  I think I kept 9 last year, caught a lot more than that, will feel good to not cause as much damage to the ones I let go.  I fly fish barbless because I want to minimize damage to the trout so it seems appropriate to consider the halibut I don’t keep.


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It's OK to gaff salmon. It is easier said than done in a kayak. Larger ones will break your heart. I net every fish over 10#s now. Halibut, lines etc. Get the gaff.