Foldable or retractable or whatever their called nets

[NickR]

Can anybody recommend a foldable or retractable net? I really should have looked for one at the fly fishing shows but completely blanked. I have already looked at Frabills but they don't look very sturdy? Any opinions here?

 

[L_soult]

I saw them at walmart alongside the Cortland wood nets. I was wondering about them myself. One extra step between me and the next hook up? Or not. I'd be be glad to hear from anyone that tried one.

I was thinking about recycling an old tennis racket and adding a ghost bag and some extra varnish. A touch of rag and bone.

 

[osprey]

Forceps.

 

[TimRobinsin]

^well played sir

 

[TimRobinsin]

for those of you that have them: what is the big advantage of a folding net? I can see why they're nice in erie and other steelhead areas but why for trout?

 

[hammertime]

Frabill seems to be what most of the comp fishers use. If they like them they must be sturdy.

 

[Biggie]

I use a Frabill retractable and folding net for steelheads in NY and it works great. I even carry it on my back with the magnet set up.

 

[NickR]

Hey folks I appreciate the input... will take a look at Frabills nets.