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| Anyone using this extendable handle walleye net? I am buying a new net, and think that is the best I have seen so far. Any opinions? |
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| I think this is the best net for big fish. Used one at Lil Bay De Noc and did not miss a fish.(only 4 chances)I really like the shovel part on the end so your hooks dont get caught in the first third of the net. I am going to purchase one soon. Should be big enough for salmon fisherman as well. |
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Location: blue mounds,wisc | i have one .but it just isnt as good as my magnum walleye net by beckman nets.the beckman is much more sturdy ,and the hook proof web is great.plus i have a lifetime warrenty on the yoke. if you net properly you shouldnt get the hooks caught in the front of the net anyway. so the frabill is free for the taking. |
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| I have had one for a few years, works great for netting fish while trolling when fish are on top of the water, however can be a big problem for other conditions.... I find myself using it less all the time and now went back to a conventional style net |
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Location: La Crescent, MN | This summer I went to a Frabill Tru-Trax teardrop net, not the scooper. It has 2 MAJOR advantages that were very big for me.
1. It has a twist handle that allows it to extend very quickly with very little brain power involved, no finding and pushing buttons or lining up holes. Super easy.
2. It is so light, that even at full extension it very easy to manuver quickly. One of the biggest issues I have had with every net I have ever owned was the manuverability at full extension. It is still a very strong net despite its weight; Worrall and I tested this net on alot of big fish this summer on Green Bay.
Hope this helps. Here's the link to the net I'm talking about.
http://www.frabill.com/trutrax_nets.html |
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Location: Waukesha Wisconsin | I have to agree with Zach,
I have used both the Beckman and Frabill. They are BOTH outstanding nets however the Beckman is a little TOO heavy and I would go with the Frabil that Zach suggests. Very strong and very light weight.
The scooper is a nice idea if you ONLY troll. If you're going to use the net for other options, other designs are more versatile.
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My old Frabill net is just fine! But think I'll look into the new twist handle deal. Thats one hang-up (extending the handle) should I be fishing with a newbie. |
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| If you can have a net for trolling only, the Trolling Shovel by Frabill is a great investment. If you are looking for a one net for all situation I'm with Zach and Sunshine on the Frabill Tru Trax in either the scooper or dipper style. Strong, lightweight and well thought out. |
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Frabill Shovel style net?