Usually when you’re out fly fishing you’ll choose to land your fish with just your rod and reel. Sometimes if you’re using a light leader and tiny fly you may choose to use a fly fishing net.

To find the best fly fishing net, you may want to consider the following tips:

Fly Fishing Net Handle

The first thing you need to understand about fly fishing net handles is the length of the handle. Choose a short handle for convenience of travel yet it’s easy to move around. Some anglers will only use one with a telescoping handle. To my mind the telescoping handle can be used for either wading or if you’re sitting in a boat.

When you’re fly fishing form the comfort of your boat, you going to want a fly fishing net with a longer handle. That’s because you’re going to have to reach a bit towards the water to pick up your catch. I mean, who wants to join their catch in the water?

What You Need To Know About Fly Fishing Net Frames

If you don’t want your vest to be dragged down you’re going to want a lightweight frame. I believe aluminum or fiberglass fits the bill. But some traditionalists will tell you wood is the only choice. Whatever you choose make sure you go for a high quality net. It will last much longer and service you better.

How To choose the Material of Your Fly Fishing Bag

Fly fishing bags are made of many different materials. Cotton and nylon are preferred by those who don’t want to disturb the mucous layer of the fish. Cotton won’t last as long as a nylon bag. For those who don’t mind the excess weight, the rubber bags also work well.

Carrying Your Fly Fishing Net

Magnetic clips are helpful as they make your fly fishing net easy to release when you have a fish ready to haul in. There’s no fumbling or reaching. Other choices are spring loaded cables or Velcro. Before you buy your fly fishing net, think of how you plan to use the net whether wading or from a boat. Or if you do both buy a fly fishing net with a telescoping handle.

When you are saltwater fishing you’re going after a different type of fish than in a lake or creek. The fish are different so your saltwater fishing gear is different than that used for fishing in a fresh water lake.

Today fishing is not just about skill, it also means having and knowing how to use the proper equipment. Though many of the skills are the same the difference in equipment means you may need to do some practice especially if you’re a freshwater person who’s going after tuna, swordfish, mackerel or flounder.

Starting with the basics, you want a good rod. You want one in the middle, not the most expensive and not dirt cheap. The rod will set you back from $100 -200+. The least expensive rod is a mistake from the get go. You’ll probably pick up some bad habits and no one will want it for resale when you’re ready to move up to the next level.

The next piece of saltwater fishing gear is a good saltwater fishing reel. As you know saltwater is highly corrosive and eats at metal. Pay the money for a reel guaranteed to be saltwater corrosion resistant or treated. Graphite and aluminum are my choices.

Baitcasting and spinning are the two broad categories of saltwater fishing reels. Baitcasting is better for larger heavier fish, but requires more skill to use effectively. Spinning reels have a stationary spool making them easier to use. Choose the line to fit your reel and the type of fishing you intend to do. If youre just getting started with saltwater fishing then consider a spinning reel combo, as the manufacturer mounts the right reel with the right rod.

Now I know this is going to cause some debate, but its a personal decision whether to construct your own fly or buy one. Whatever you choose make it for the right fish and high quality. Remember fish aren’t stupid. Low quality fly isn’t going to attract the fish you want.

If youre an experienced freshwater angler then youll find the change to saltwater fishing smooth if you choose the right saltwater fishing gear. With the proper gear youll enjoy your fishing as you expand your skills to the saltwater. Saltwater fishing gear properly cared for will provide many years of enjoyable fishing.