I shove foam up inside the handle, pack any hollow spaces inside the handle with foam. After losing 3-4 to the rapids and deep water I learned that lesson really quick. Tethering it to the yak just seems dangerous and frustrating with the tangles and whatnot.
Wonderful video! Very informative and helpful as a new angler to evaluate what to look for in a net. I just bought the Ed Cummings net off Amazon a few weeks ago, mostly because it had the fastest ship time at an affordable price and I needed it to get here before attempting to catch fall Chinook. Happy to say after 5 surprisingly slow days out on the lower Columbia, I caught and netted my first Chinook this weekend! I attribute my success pretty much entirely to your videos, so thanks for helping me cross a fishing experience off my fishing bucket list!
I prefer the rubber or rubber mesh bags in the boat, but I’ve resigned myself to nylon bags when I’m in the kayak for weight reasons, the drag in the water is much lighter also. Definitely a pain to release a fish. Thanks for the rundown.
I do prefer the open style nets more over the rubberized. They create way less drag in the water and strain on my arm. Especially when things get a little sporty. I use the rubberized more for halibut to guard against tail rot.
i use an older frabill conservation salmon net i think the hoop was 30x30 and I ended up buying a wooden dowl that i cut to size and I store my net inbetween my legs. just bought a yak attack paddle catch and put it on top of my pdl drive so its easy to grab.
Note: There are a lot of rivers and lakes in Washington State (and probably other places) that do not allow knotted nets. It must be knotless or rubber in areas that have selective gear rules, such as lake Wenatchee.
So I put the new promar net on. It fits well! It does make it a bit heavier but the next is light to start with so not bad. I got the promar RN-501BR. Hope size 28-30”, 24” depth.
Chickens! 🍻 I have the lighter Fribill and I coated in rubber, works great. Have you tried the Ego slider? Different sized net and handles, very versatile. I have their short telescoping handle.
I can't stand the Ego nets. It's a two handed operation to make them slide. They are heavy and they break a lot. I had to assemble them as part of my job in retail and they would break all the time in the store just from customers testing them.
Question, I’m heading over to a Columbia river tributary here soon and I’ll be fishing out of my small 12ft John boat. There’s a specific stretch of river I plan fishing, it’s low water so it’s not about 15-12 water and the banks are fully matted with weeds. I plan on anchoring at the top of the hole and fishing the run. What would be the most effective method in your opinion? Should I do a plunking style with spin and glows / quick fish and plugs or bobber fishing bait work ? Thanks I’m advance
I bought an Ego floating, extendable net that is really nice. Have you thought about inserting a balance weight into the handle tip? Also, FlexSeal the nylon netting.
I never really like the Ego nets. Its still a two handed operation to open them and they are very heavy for their size. I don't want to add more weight to any of my nets because that will just make them sink faster.
@@spiltmilt my favorite foldup net is in the bottom of Wallowa lake. It's replacememt has insulation in the handle and has been tested many times. I can't tell any difference in weight. I really like your videos they're full of good info.
I use the 20x21 leverage net from YakAttack for salmon and have yet to have an issue. Everyone says they are too small but I don't find that to be true. I have bad shoulders so the ergonomic advantage with the net is a game changer. Maybe I'll run into an issue if I hook into a monster king but I haven't had that problem yet.
this has nothing to do with nets, but figured its your latest video, and ultimately from what I gather you like kokanee the most. Do you believe the size of a lake will limit or benefit kokanee? For example a lake near me, devereaux lake, is only 98 acres but has reports of kokanee in it. Is it more likely they are dinks or could there be some toads?
Population density and food availability drive Kokanee size not lake size. I have small lakes with giant Kokanee and giant lakes with nothing but dinks.
@@spiltmilt I love your channel. Thank you so much! I ended up purchasing a EGO S1 (SKU#: 71353) which is their fixed net (PVC Coated Mesh) and it weighs 1.5lbs only cost me $55. I also picked up the Old Town PFD and a pair of Mustang Taku bibs. My rig is coming together it's only been 3 years in the working.
I shove foam up inside the handle, pack any hollow spaces inside the handle with foam.
After losing 3-4 to the rapids and deep water I learned that lesson really quick.
Tethering it to the yak just seems dangerous and frustrating with the tangles and whatnot.
Wonderful video! Very informative and helpful as a new angler to evaluate what to look for in a net. I just bought the Ed Cummings net off Amazon a few weeks ago, mostly because it had the fastest ship time at an affordable price and I needed it to get here before attempting to catch fall Chinook. Happy to say after 5 surprisingly slow days out on the lower Columbia, I caught and netted my first Chinook this weekend! I attribute my success pretty much entirely to your videos, so thanks for helping me cross a fishing experience off my fishing bucket list!
Congrats! Always feels good to cross some fish off the bucket list.
Just watched your video on kayak salmon rods yesterday and was wondering about nets and then you upload this, talk about perfect timing!
I prefer the rubber or rubber mesh bags in the boat, but I’ve resigned myself to nylon bags when I’m in the kayak for weight reasons, the drag in the water is much lighter also. Definitely a pain to release a fish.
Thanks for the rundown.
Wish I would have watched this before I purchased a much bigger beckman….Great info. Thanks Tyler!
I am happily surprised that the net I am currently using is your recommended. Guess I'll keep using that one. Thanks!
I do prefer the open style nets more over the rubberized. They create way less drag in the water and strain on my arm. Especially when things get a little sporty. I use the rubberized more for halibut to guard against tail rot.
I've often wondered what net you are using for kokanee and trout?
i use an older frabill conservation salmon net i think the hoop was 30x30 and I ended up buying a wooden dowl that i cut to size and I store my net inbetween my legs. just bought a yak attack paddle catch and put it on top of my pdl drive so its easy to grab.
Spot on 👍🏻
Note: There are a lot of rivers and lakes in Washington State (and probably other places) that do not allow knotted nets. It must be knotless or rubber in areas that have selective gear rules, such as lake Wenatchee.
Yes excellent point
I found promar has replacement nets that might work. I bought the scoop net and the large promar replacement net and will try it out.
So I put the new promar net on. It fits well! It does make it a bit heavier but the next is light to start with so not bad. I got the promar RN-501BR. Hope size 28-30”, 24” depth.
I hope one day Ill catch a fish big enough to need a net that size! ha!
Chickens! 🍻
I have the lighter Fribill and I coated in rubber, works great.
Have you tried the Ego slider? Different sized net and handles, very versatile. I have their short telescoping handle.
I can't stand the Ego nets. It's a two handed operation to make them slide. They are heavy and they break a lot. I had to assemble them as part of my job in retail and they would break all the time in the store just from customers testing them.
I highly recommend the ego s2 sliding net 🔥
I don’t like the two handed operation of the Ego and it’s very heavy compared to the Frabil
Jann's netcraft in Ohio might have your rubberized replacement net you need. Hope this helps! Like your vids a lot
Paul/ San Diego
Question, I’m heading over to a Columbia river tributary here soon and I’ll be fishing out of my small 12ft John boat. There’s a specific stretch of river I plan fishing, it’s low water so it’s not about 15-12 water and the banks are fully matted with weeds. I plan on anchoring at the top of the hole and fishing the run. What would be the most effective method in your opinion? Should I do a plunking style with spin and glows / quick fish and plugs or bobber fishing bait work ? Thanks I’m advance
Bobber and bait
I bought an Ego floating, extendable net that is really nice. Have you thought about inserting a balance weight into the handle tip? Also, FlexSeal the nylon netting.
I never really like the Ego nets. Its still a two handed operation to open them and they are very heavy for their size. I don't want to add more weight to any of my nets because that will just make them sink faster.
Have you looked into the yakattak leverage net? Very nice design..
Yes but the handles are too short and the hoops too small for my salmon fisheries.
Spray insulation in the handle will keep most nets a float.
Good idea!
@@spiltmilt my favorite foldup net is in the bottom of Wallowa lake. It's replacememt has insulation in the handle and has been tested many times. I can't tell any difference in weight.
I really like your videos they're full of good info.
Have you tried the YakAttack nets? Thoughts?
Never tried one but they are too small for our salmon.
I use the 20x21 leverage net from YakAttack for salmon and have yet to have an issue. Everyone says they are too small but I don't find that to be true. I have bad shoulders so the ergonomic advantage with the net is a game changer. Maybe I'll run into an issue if I hook into a monster king but I haven't had that problem yet.
this has nothing to do with nets, but figured its your latest video, and ultimately from what I gather you like kokanee the most. Do you believe the size of a lake will limit or benefit kokanee? For example a lake near me, devereaux lake, is only 98 acres but has reports of kokanee in it. Is it more likely they are dinks or could there be some toads?
Population density and food availability drive Kokanee size not lake size. I have small lakes with giant Kokanee and giant lakes with nothing but dinks.
What brand do you like to use for Kokanee salmon?
I use a customized Ranger nets at the moment.
Have you tried EGO nets?
Yes. Heavy, require two hands to deploy, and overpriced
@@spiltmilt I love your channel. Thank you so much!
I ended up purchasing a EGO S1 (SKU#: 71353) which is their fixed net (PVC Coated Mesh) and it weighs 1.5lbs only cost me $55. I also picked up the Old Town PFD and a pair of Mustang Taku bibs. My rig is coming together it's only been 3 years in the working.