Is the Promar collapsible net still the go to net?

I recommend the EGO net.

Ego nets are heavier so harder to scoop salmon quickly. Some top out at 20# also. I have a nice one and never use it.

Scotty what are you using?

I use a Lininger http://www.flystore.net/product/lininger-heavy-duty-salmon-landing-nets-140723-1.htm but the biggest lightest and strongest net is what you want for salmon.. The best way to choose one is to go to a store with a large selection of big, strong and light nets (ex OPS). Lininger's are hard to come by and you don't want rubber mesh for saltwater salmon. Ranger's are easier to get. 

you don't want rubber mesh for saltwater salmon. 

Why not?

you don't want rubber mesh for saltwater salmon. 

Why not?

The advantage of rubber mesh is not tangling with treble hooks and I use rubber mesh for all freshwater fishing. The disadvantage is weight, more wind drag, less net depth and more water resistance/net drag. Saltwater salmon you are using barbless single hooks with 5-7' leaders. The ocean salmon often come to the boat pretty hot, particularly the krill fed salmon and having a light maneuverable net is a real advantage when you are one handed netting with a large hoop and at full extension. The catch and release mesh is worthless also on ocean salmon also. I Use the same type of nets they use on party boats but shorter handle and slightly smaller opening. Outdoor Pro Shop had an awesome selection of nets and it is best to handle them in person before buying. I bought this one at OPS and it said Hayward Fishing Supplies and I bought it because I thought it was made in Hayward,CA.  http://www.allinonemarinesports.com/product/lininger-heavy-duty-salmon-landing-nets-140723-1.htm?variations=846540

I'll post up some picks of the different nets I use along with pros and cons.

+1 what Scott said, especially on that specific net he uses. There is another side of the net story that I would like to bring up; its best not to net a salmon or halibut you intend on releasing. Salmon and halibut have a very high mortality rate after being netted; if its too close to tell I just release on these two fish. This of course is a personal choice, but I know many people don't know/realize how fragile these two fish are. On another note, not having a big enough net, when that fish of a lifetime is on the end of YOUR line, is a lesson I don't want to experience again!!!

Here is a picture of my Lininger Heavy Duty Salmon Landing Net. The really cool thing is that it fits a 1" dowel inside the shaft of the handle so you can add an extension if you want more length and the dowel makes the net float and can also be used as a head wacker. That is a 27" salmon in the picture. I have used it for 2 years with heavy saltwater exposure and scooped some 25# salmon without problems. No corrosion and the gold anodized finish looks great, matches my reels too. 

I really like the telescoping EGO net.  I have a couple of different heads and they can be swapped out very easily.  The first head I got was really shallow and resulted in a few lost catches.  I recently got a deep rubber net head and have used it for big Lings and Cabbies.  It's great not having to deal with hooks getting caught in the mesh.  I don't think the one I have is big enough for Salmon but it works great for rock fishing.  I always spray the shaft with a little WD-40 before I put it away.  The telescoping slide works great that way.

I'm going to drop off Kaylo today at Rachel's. I believe their is a tackle place not to far from their house that Joel use to take me to.
So what I have gotten back from you guys is stay the hell away from the promar. Got it. It
s down to two nets the EGO or Lininger Heavy Duty Salmon Landing Net. I'll check both out and you guys are right about handling them I needed some direction. Thanks

I'm going to drop off Kaylo today at Rachel's. I believe their is a tackle place not to far from their house that Joel use to take me to.
So what I have gotten back from you guys is stay the hell away from the promar. Got it. It
s down to two nets the EGO or Lininger Heavy Duty Salmon Landing Net. I'll check both out and you guys are right about handling them I needed some direction. Thanks

Maybe you could consider one of each . . . .

The advantage of rubber mesh is not tangling with treble hooks and I use rubber mesh for all freshwater fishing.

Agreed.

The disadvantage is weight

I can see where that might be true as the EGO nets are a little heavier but I suppose that I'm fortunate in that it's not an issue for me as I net with my dominant hand.

more wind drag

I believe you although I have nothing to compare it to as I've only ever owned rubber mesh.

less net depth

This I can absolutely refute.  While some rubber nets are shallow (and I just don't understand why manufacturers make them so shallow), they also make some that are deep.  I have never had a fish escape my net.

more water resistance/net drag.

Yes, but mine only enters the water when the fish is approaching.  If I miss the net job, the net comes back out of the water.  The worst thing one can do is try to move the net around under water.

Saltwater salmon you are using barbless single hooks with 5-7' leaders. The ocean salmon often come to the boat pretty hot, particularly the krill fed salmon and having a light maneuverable net is a real advantage when you are one handed netting with a large hoop and at full extension.

This is something I can't speak too as I've never had the good fortune of trying to land one so I'll defer to you.

I can say that I love my EGO net.  I have the 19" X 21" hoop with extra deep net and will be purchasing a second for my buddy boat.

*Disclaimer: I am no way affiliated with EGO and received no compensation for the above endorsement.