Low cost landing net

[Clean Willy]

I have a friend just getting started and let's just say he's.....frugal. Given that he'll probably only fish a few times a year, thoughts on a cheaper net? I'm trying to talk him out of the $29 Amazon one.

 

[Zak]

I have a rubber bag "measure net" and they are pretty affordable:

Shop – Measure Net

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Second what @Zak said.

 

[Stonedfish]

Frabill has some relatively inexpensive wood nets with some different bag options.
Sportco and Outdoor Emporium probably have some inexpensive options as well.
SF

 

[Draketake]

Dare I sat it...................Walmart here in Redmond, has a few very decent, wood framed ones. Not only are they very nice aesthetically, they also have the requisite rubber netting.

Happy 2025

 

[jasmillo]

I purchased this net in 2018 and it held up great 4-5 years with pretty heavy use in salt and freshwater. I switched to a fishpond in 2022 but still have this in the garage as a backup/extra.

https://www.amazon.com/Trademark-Innovations-Fishing-Fish-Safe-Burl/dp/B0163H4Y5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=VK1FOR6Y3J3N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2jfp7hrH5dXcTfs0cfUMz5CsfWMTyOI-ziO64Ss8pHJ9AjEgY0jSxU1lwbXWUZThKKRw9E-KgphpDPc0FTqHYMH9CLNDBQhzxl5G122AZy3a5i7xiEw1g5V4rss-nCtNsDJYGbEBXosTQjkQ_XTrs7-DCEMLLhx2tN2ZMVyQS27XX06oHQVtE8rouNg1YIeMRvkAOsSkGZAou05c_uAlKw.GLFRThr_Qu7xBWIr4KTZHzCe7-3t13R-3uqSCC6Mesg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Trademark+Innovations+nets&qid=1735601413&sprefix=trademark+innovations+nets%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1

They have a standard trout landing net too for $25.

https://www.amazon.com/Trademark-Innovations-Fishing-Fish-Safe-Rubber/dp/B07NNX1K9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=VK1FOR6Y3J3N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2jfp7hrH5dXcTfs0cfUMz5CsfWMTyOI-ziO64Ss8pHJ9AjEgY0jSxU1lwbXWUZThKKRw9E-KgphpDPc0FTqHYMH9CLNDBQhzxl5G122AZy3a5i7xiEw1g5V4rss-nCtNsDJYGbEBXosTQjkQ_XTrs7-DCEMLLhx2tN2ZMVyQS27XX06oHQVtE8rouNg1YIeMRvkAOsSkGZAou05c_uAlKw.GLFRThr_Qu7xBWIr4KTZHzCe7-3t13R-3uqSCC6Mesg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Trademark+Innovations+nets&qid=1735601413&sprefix=trademark+innovations+nets%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3

I have no idea who/what this company is but it’s an example of an Amazon cheapy that ended up working really well for me over a number of years. If they are really in a budget, this might not be a bad option.

 

[Haggis57]

Checkout FB Marketplace and Craig's List. There always seems to be 3 or 4 decent looking ones listed in our area for $30 or less.

 

[clarkman]

Frabill rubber coated knotless nylon. I got well over 10 years out of my little tout one.

Frabill Teardrop Floating Trout Net | Frabill®

Sometimes the best days on the water are on small streams or ponds targeting all kinds of freshwater fish. A quality landing net is an essential piece of equipment to turn your hook-ups into fish holds and ensure you land more fish. The floating trout net family allows anglers to practice proper...

www.frabill.com

Larger size is great for carp.

 

[MVDan]

I have been using the same Amazon net for 3 years. I don’t fish as much as I’d like, but I go out around 25 days a years.

https://a.co/d/1LHWWFQ

 

[Clean Willy]

Thanks all, I sent him the link to Flybill.

 

[KFCDAVE]

I purchased this net in 2018 and it held up great 4-5 years with pretty heavy use in salt and freshwater. I switched to a fishpond in 2022 but still have this in the garage as a backup/extra.

https://www.amazon.com/Trademark-Innovations-Fishing-Fish-Safe-Burl/dp/B0163H4Y5U/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=VK1FOR6Y3J3N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2jfp7hrH5dXcTfs0cfUMz5CsfWMTyOI-ziO64Ss8pHJ9AjEgY0jSxU1lwbXWUZThKKRw9E-KgphpDPc0FTqHYMH9CLNDBQhzxl5G122AZy3a5i7xiEw1g5V4rss-nCtNsDJYGbEBXosTQjkQ_XTrs7-DCEMLLhx2tN2ZMVyQS27XX06oHQVtE8rouNg1YIeMRvkAOsSkGZAou05c_uAlKw.GLFRThr_Qu7xBWIr4KTZHzCe7-3t13R-3uqSCC6Mesg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Trademark+Innovations+nets&qid=1735601413&sprefix=trademark+innovations+nets%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1

They have a standard trout landing net too for $25.

https://www.amazon.com/Trademark-Innovations-Fishing-Fish-Safe-Rubber/dp/B07NNX1K9W/ref=mp_s_a_1_3?crid=VK1FOR6Y3J3N&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.2jfp7hrH5dXcTfs0cfUMz5CsfWMTyOI-ziO64Ss8pHJ9AjEgY0jSxU1lwbXWUZThKKRw9E-KgphpDPc0FTqHYMH9CLNDBQhzxl5G122AZy3a5i7xiEw1g5V4rss-nCtNsDJYGbEBXosTQjkQ_XTrs7-DCEMLLhx2tN2ZMVyQS27XX06oHQVtE8rouNg1YIeMRvkAOsSkGZAou05c_uAlKw.GLFRThr_Qu7xBWIr4KTZHzCe7-3t13R-3uqSCC6Mesg&dib_tag=se&keywords=Trademark+Innovations+nets&qid=1735601413&sprefix=trademark+innovations+nets%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-3

I have no idea who/what this company is but it’s an example of an Amazon cheapy that ended up working really well for me over a number of years. If they are really in a budget, this might not be a bad option.

I have used the top net for about a year with no complaints! Seems pretty decent quality for the price.

 

[SurfnFish]

$5 tennis racket from the thrift store with a $10 fish net replacing the strings..strong and light. Tell me how much difference it would be in use from a $200 Fishpond?

 

[Peyton00]

$5 tennis racket from the thrift store with a $10 fish net replacing the strings..strong and light. Tell me how much difference it would be in use from a $200 Fishpond?

$2.00 Fishpond sticker and their egos will soar.

 

[Mossback]

As long as it matches my shirt I'm good with it...