Muskie net

[cliffy]

My wife gave me a new Frabil Muskie net for my birthday...boy is this thing a monster...I really needed it but I am starting to wonder where in the world I am going to store this thing in the boat. I tested it out and was able to easly catch my wife. Does anyone else use this brand/style of net....likes and dislikes?

[Quackaddict9]

Jeez thats a huge net!!! I dont use a net for musky fishing, I dont think it is necessary, but it does not bother me if I had one along with me in the boat. Enjoy your new net!

[cliffy]

Thanks for the reply.

I have not used a net for muskie fishing in the past....I would just hand land if I was by myself or I have a cradle if I had someone else with me.

I decieded to ask for a net because I got some stiches in my hand two years ago because I mishandled a muskie..and then on another occasion I had the fish spit the hooks and they almost got my partner's face when he was bent over with the craddle.

I think a net would just be safer and easier for me. I was just curious if anyone else has used this brand of net. Its a Frabil Power Lok...or something like that. Cant wait to try it out.

Thanks.

[Esoxmn]

I have the Fraibil pro performance, big fish net. I like it it's like a big holding pen for the fish. You can leave the fish in the water while you get you tools, camera ready, and they are safer for the angler. You just have to find a place in the boat where it will be out of the way. When im fishing alone i put mine over the outboard. When underway i put it over my pedastal seat(but seat) on the bow.

[BrianLucky13]

Client, You plan on catching a shark up at the Big V. Man the net is huge!!! You know what they say "the bigger the better." Maybe if Heather or Rick fall in the water you can get them up easier.

Anyways that looks like a great net as ESOXMN said you can keep the fish in there while its in the water still.

Another thing you can do is buy a plastic pipe of some sort and spray paint it the color of your boat and place it vertically in the back somewhere then you can just slide it in the pipe and its out of the way. I dont know if that made sense to you. I guess thats what i did in my dads boat if you have seen it and its out of the way and works pretty slick.

Brian

[Esoxmn]

I would also sugest filling the handle with expanding foam, they dont float for long!

[cliffy]

Esox and Brain:

Thanks for the great ideas....I already have a little pvc tubing lying around the house...sounds like a perfect idea...and the idea of the foam in the handle...thats perfect...Thanks guys.

[Scoot]

Cliffy, if your wife is 2'7", then I'd say the net's not that big! However, if she's a full grown humanoid, then that's an awesome fish grabbin' contraption you've got.

I've used the same net before and I think it's great. You'll love it!

[guideman]

Hey Cliffy,

I have been using a Frabil Power catch for a few years now, it's a great net. It will be sooo much better than hand landing and it's a real blessing when you're fishing by yourself. I either place mine along the side of the boat, or put it in my vertical rod holders with the handle in the net.

After a while you won't even notice it unless you get a fish. When I'm fishing with a client I just keep it in the middle with the handle locked. You can grab it from either deck then and not have to fummble with deploying it when your partner needs a net man.

"Ace"

[RK]

Hiya,

Frabill nest are great man. Best out there I think. I have the same net (Big Kahuna). Yeah, it's huge, but man is it easy for people who aren't used to netting fish to use. It's a big target...

They aren't the easiest to keep in the boat, but I figure it's worth it for how fish-friendly they are. With mine, I have it stashed alongside the gunwale when I'm running, and when I'm fishign a spot, I just throw it over the outboard. Probably looks pretty goofy, but it's out of the way...

RK

[cliffy]

Thanks for all the replies...lots of good information. I am glad to hear that this net is a good product...really looking forward to using it for years to come.

Thanks.