Nets

Looking for a big salmon/halibut net.

This is what I was thinking about..

http://www.frabill.com/nets-accessories/pro-formance-nets/32x41-pro-formance-teardrop-tangle-free-knotless-fish-net.html

Any feedback?

I think you'll doing fine with that net unless you're after the Pac-Hali 

I think you'll doing fine with that net unless you're after the Pac-Hali 

What net do you think would be needed for that?

I think you'll doing fine with that net unless you're after the Pac-Hali 

What net do you think would be needed for that?

The one that LoletaEric got.

Yeah, that’s what I’m looking for. I just don’t know which one that is haha.

That's pretty expensive!! I'd go for a ranger landing net.  I've got the largest ranger net, been using it for 2 years.  Just now replacing the bag

That's pretty expensive!! I'd go for a ranger landing net.  I've got the largest ranger net, been using it for 2 years.  Just now replacing the bag

indeed crazy expensive for kayaking:)

They are $95 on Amazon. The MSRP is marked up to make the in-store price seem better.

I’ve been using Ego XL hoop w/ short handle & happy w/ it.
https://www.egofishing.com/products/s2-slider/xlarge-rubber-coated-nylon-net/
but it’s not PacHali size neither...


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I’ve been using Ego XL hoop w/ short handle & happy w/ it.
https://www.egofishing.com/products/s2-slider/xlarge-rubber-coated-nylon-net/
but it’s not PacHali size neither...


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Yeah, I have that net currently. I'm just not sure it's up to task for a big salmon or CA halibut.

I’ve been using Ego XL hoop w/ short handle & happy w/ it.
https://www.egofishing.com/products/s2-slider/xlarge-rubber-coated-nylon-net/
but it’s not PacHali size neither...


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Yeah, I have that net currently. I'm just not sure it's up to task for a big salmon or CA halibut.

I used to use the L hoop before they came out the XL. I've netted some (about a doz) 20+lbers in that net. They were tight fit but worked.
so XL is plenty for me (no problem w/ 15-25lb both Hali & Salmon). I've netted well over 30lb angle shark (my 30lb boga was stretched all the way) on XL, but I thought the handle is going to break...
I like they're compact enough & can transfer easy (I have three different size hoops).   

32" x 41" is a HUGE net! While nets with large hoops are helpful in netting salmons and halibuts, they can be problematic when used from a kayak. They can act as a sail in high wind if stowed vertically in a rod holder and can be unwieldy to operate single handed.

I’ve been using Ego XL hoop w/ short handle & happy w/ it.
https://www.egofishing.com/products/s2-slider/xlarge-rubber-coated-nylon-net/
but it’s not PacHali size neither...


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Yeah, I have that net currently. I'm just not sure it's up to task for a big salmon or CA halibut.

I used to use the L hoop before they came out the XL. I've netted some (about a doz) 20+lbers in that net. They were tight fit but worked.
so XL is plenty for me (no problem w/ 15-25lb both Hali & Salmon). I've netted well over 30lb angle shark (my 30lb boga was stretched all the way) on XL, but I thought the handle is going to break...
I like they're compact enough & can transfer easy (I have three different size hoops).

Oh, it looks like mine is the Large. They must've come out with the XL after I bought mine... I'll have to upgrade that. I felt mine was too tight a fit.

I’ve been using Ego XL hoop w/ short handle & happy w/ it.
https://www.egofishing.com/products/s2-slider/xlarge-rubber-coated-nylon-net/
but it’s not PacHali size neither...


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Yeah, I have that net currently. I'm just not sure it's up to task for a big salmon or CA halibut.

I used to use the L hoop before they came out the XL. I've netted some (about a doz) 20+lbers in that net. They were tight fit but worked.
so XL is plenty for me (no problem w/ 15-25lb both Hali & Salmon). I've netted well over 30lb angle shark (my 30lb boga was stretched all the way) on XL, but I thought the handle is going to break...
I like they're compact enough & can transfer easy (I have three different size hoops).

Oh, it looks like mine is the Large. They must've come out with the XL after I bought mine... I'll have to upgrade that. I felt mine was too tight a fit.

Yeah, L is 22x23", XL is 24x27"

32" x 41" is a HUGE net! While nets with large hoops are helpful in netting salmons and halibuts, they can be problematic when used from a kayak. They can act as a sail in high wind if stowed vertically in a rod holder and can be unwieldy to operate single handed.

I agree w/ the huge nets, it gets caught on the stored extra rods when you trying to pull them out.

I really like my HUGE Frabil Pro-Formance net. I only use it when I’m trolling for salmon, so I don’t notice any “sail effect”. I can imagine it might be a little annoying if I were drifting, but in those situations I just bring a smaller net (to be legal) and a gaff for lings/halibut.

My only complaint about this net is that it’s pretty heavy. You might also consider Lininger nets (available at various local tackle shops) or Beckman nets (recently bought by PLine I believe, and back on the market). Both are supposed to be lighter.

The Frabil works well enough that I can’t justify buying anything new...