How To Use A Fishing Net To Land Big Fish [VIDEO]
- By: Luke Simonds
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Have you ever lost a big fish at the boat?
It’s heartbreaking and sadly, it happens all the time…
But one way you can stop this from happening to you is to learn how to properly use a net.
There are three things to remember when using a net to land big fish and in this video, I’ll show you how to do it as I’m landing a big snook.
If you do these three things right, you’ll land a lot more fish.
Watch the video below to learn how to properly use a net.
How To Land Big Fish With A Net [VIDEO]
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When you’re getting a big fish in the net, remember these three things:
- Head up
- Net down
- Don’t put the net in the water too early
If you bring the fish’s head up at the same time you put the net down under it, you’re more likely to get the fish in there.
And don’t put the net in the water too early.
If the fish sees the net in the water they might freak out and get an extra run in, increasing the chances that they’ll pop off.
Conclusion
Using a net when you land fish can decrease the number of fish that break off at the boat.
And when you’re using a net, remember this:
- Head up
- Net down
- Don’t put the net in the water too early
Have any questions about using nets to land fish?
Let me know in the comments below!
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Carefully netted/released an undersize Snook which was promptly eaten by a Dolphin at Sebastian Inlet.
Yea Luke I have been using a net since I was a kid never leave the dock without it I still have my rubber mesh one the kind that doesn’t scrape the fishes slime coat off and have learned especially when netting flounder make sure to lift the head before putting the net under the fish because they have a tendency of flopping on the surface enough to throw the hook thanks for the video and all you do????
Yes, founder are notorious for getting off right at the boat… they often come in without fighting much and then go absolutely crazy when pulled up to the surface.
And…. Don’t leave your net on the boat at a gas station… Next time you went have a net. I still haven’t replaced mine since it was stolen, I can’t wait for the next video to come out so I can use that to decide what to buy next!
Sorry to hear about your net Mike! I’m sure that karma will eventually catch up to whoever stole your net.
Nice video for for thought
Thanks Thomas!
Thanks, quick informative how to video !
Thanks for making time to leave the nice comment Bill!
Thank you for the input. I’ve lost way to many fish trying to net them. Practical advice when I’m trying to learn how to fish.
Glad to see that you enjoyed this lesson Randall!
If you are in the market for a net, get a rubber one. It is easier on the fish, and hooks do not get embedded in it either.
Yes. The rubber lined nets are the way to go… better for the fish, and the fact that hooks get snagged in the non-rubber material is a big hassle too.
A question, do you recommend using a net? I don’t carry one. That comes from my old days fishing bass tournaments when nets were not permitted. Then, later when they were allowed, I lost more fish due to inexperienced guys I drew to fish with not having a clue how to net a fish.
If you do recommend a net, would you usually only use it on trophy fish. Being a totally catch and release guy the loss of a fish when lipping him isn’t a big deal. Of course, for a monster, pictures are very important so I don’t like losing them early.
Your posts during the “apocalypse “ are a god send, thanks!
Just like everything, nets have their pros and cons. I personally only use them when tournament fishing because they help ensure that a fish doesn’t get away right at the boat.
But for catch and release fishermen who enjoy the extra challenge of securing the fish themselves (and are ok with losing a fish every once in a while at the boat), then nets just get in the way on the boat.
Whichever method used, it’s essential that we do it properly for every fish that is going to be released so that they can thrive once released.
Solid advice. It’s a balancing act in my opinion, especially when doing it alone. Lifting the head (out of the water) will add tension to the line and potential to break or pull loose , but then again, spending more time tiring the fish could lead to the same result.
Quick with the net is surely a good plan. Shorter rods make landing fish by yourself easier too.
Thanks for making time to leave the helpful comment William!
Looks like one of the places you and Tony were fishing for the Slam Tournament.
Good eye! It was the same dock line that we fished at the beginning of the tournament.
Yep…that is what I thought and you caught the snook at that dock if I’m not mistaken. Now, do I get the prize for catching this?? LOL