Float tube net

[Billy]

I seem to have lost my float tube net sometime over the summer. Taking advice on a new one. What do you like?

I'm coming from generally using a cheap one that lasts 1-2 years but am not sold on continuing that route. Would be nice to have one that can handle big bass and trout

 

[Tom Butler]

For size I like mine which is 35" long with a 22"X12" basket and about 8" deep. I like the look of wood, and it floats. I know the composites are lighter, and don't require maintenance. I don't have a brand to recommend.

 

[RCF]

For the size of bass @Billy catches on an ongoing basis, a slightly larger and deeper net may be in order. My next net will be composite. It is a tool and IMHO does not need to be beautiful but functional. I like lower maintenance too.

 

[troutstalker]

I use a fishpond nomad mid-length net. It has an 18" x 13" hoop with a 12" deep basket. The handle is 19" long and the overall length is 37".

 

[ColinShots]

I second the Fishpond nomad mid-length. There's a cheaper knockoff on amazon for like $100 that looks almost identical to the fishpond that may be worth checking out.

 

[Brian Miller]

For a float tube and even my WM, a medium Measure Net with the rubber net bag that's 24" long and about 10"-12" deep. It is long enough to reach the water next to me, isn't too long to ever be in my way when stowed, and at $40 not real expensive. It floats and I also like the measuring feature - I don't do (self) hero shots. A quick raising of the net after I get my camera ready keeps the fish wet and tells a no BS story. Then I just flip the net over to release the fish with no to minimal handling. I also use it for salt beaches and have caught Chinook and Chum where it came up a little short with up to 12" of tail outside the net.

 

[Brute]

I use a fishpond nomad mid-length net. It has an 18" x 13" hoop with a 12" deep basket. The handle is 19" long and the overall length is 37".

I have the same net…

 

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[Divad]

Frabill Floating Landing Net. Short handle, lightweight, deep net and $32-40. I’ve had mine going strong for 3 or 4 years now.

I own the 9x20 and 17x22, like them both.

 

[troutpocket]

I use a measure net that’s pushing 20 years of use. I’m guessing it’s the large version. I like that it’s light weight and has a loop cord on the end of the handle that I use to clip it to my tube.

 

[clarkman]

The size of bass that @Billy catches, I'm not sure that my musky net is big enough!!!

 

[Brian Miller]

I use a measure net that’s pushing 20 years of use. I’m guessing it’s the large version. I like that it’s light weight and has a loop cord on the end of the handle that I use to clip it to my tube.

I've had mine about that long too. They're bullet proof. And love if the bag ever does tear, it's a zip-on replacement. At some point I didn't think the loop was strong enough, or it may have pulled out; can't remember which. But I pulled the foam back or off and secured a 3/4" brass eyescrew to the frame.

 

[Eastside]

Count me in the Measure Net camp. Mine is a mid-size and I like the extendable handle.

 

[Ernie]

I seem to have lost my float tube net sometime over the summer. Taking advice on a new one. What do you like?

I'm coming from generally using a cheap one that lasts 1-2 years but am not sold on continuing that route. Would be nice to have one that can handle big bass and trout

I too have the Fishpond mid-length Nomad net which I bought last year.
However, for years prior I used an extendable handle Measure Net. I didn’t care for the woven net it came with because flies (all barbless) would get stuck in it. I replaced that woven net with a rubber one and loved using that Measure Net for years, but it doesn’t float like my FishPond Nomad net.

 

[Stonedfish]

Only suggestion I have is to get a net with a relatively deep bag. Not a fan of shallow nets that fish use as trampolines to flop out of. When I had my net made for me, I went with a deep bag.
SF

 

[RCF]

Only suggestion I have is to get a net with a relatively deep bag. Not a fan of shallow nets that fish use as trampolines to flop out of. When I had my net made for me, I went with a deep bag.
SF

Rubber nets are a game changer for sure. Makes life and removing hooks so much easier.

 

[Northern]

If you want an inexpensive option: I have a fancy Rising Brookie net, but honestly grab this cheapo one 90% of the time, as it's bigger, lighter, and longer for netting from the yak. Been using it for about a year and a half with no issues. Only use the Rising one for wading now.
It does make even big fish look small for photos, tho

 

[clarkman]

Only suggestion I have is to get a net with a relatively deep bag. Not a fan of shallow nets that fish use as trampolines to flop out of. When I had my net made for me, I went with a deep bag.
SF

Exactly. Haven't seen too many rubber only nets with a deep bag though. Rubber coated? They're a dime a dozen.

 

[Lue Taylor]

Due to me losing many nets I like nets that float

 

[Shawn Seeger]

Rubber Measure Net!!!! I buy the large net, then if you want a longer handle, I remove the hoop and net from the handle and replace it with a light aluminum adjustable length squeegee handle.

Size does matter (haha)