Landing Nets: Mesh Materials & Landing Etiquette

Landing nets are conservation tools. Coarse knotted nylon has been phased out across professional circuits due to fish morbidity and frustrating hook tangles.

1. Netting Material Comparative Analysis

• Clear Molded Injection Silicone: The ultimate hook-snag-proof solution. Barb tips cannot penetrate solid molded rubber walls. Zero slime removal, odorless, completely non-absorbent;
• Rubber-Coated Knotless Nylon: Micro-woven knotless fibers dipped in high-grade liquid rubber. Combines featherlight weight, low water drag in swift currents, and gentle mucosal skin protection;
• Traditional Knotted Nylon (Banned in Tournaments): Coarse knots scrape away natural protective antimicrobial slime coats, causing fatal bacterial infections, while treble barbs bury permanently into twisted cords.

2. Five Golden Rules of Landing

1. Always net head-first—fish cannot swim backwards;
2. Disengage reel spool immediately once the fish is bagged to prevent broken rod tips;
3. Remove treacherous lure trebles while the fish remains partially submerged in the mesh before hoisting onto deck;
4. Wet measuring boards and unhooking mats prior to laying fish down;
5. Lift vertically by the frame collar rather than levering horizontally by the handle.

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