Tom Rowland Podcast

“What is the best landing net for saltwater fishing?” And “DO I even need a landing net for saltwater fishing?” I got both of these questions recently so I thought I’d dedicate todays episode to giving my 2 cents.  Today we start part 1 of a 2 part series on landing nets. First, I am going to go over the attributes of a landing net that are important to me and why those same attributes may be things you want to consider.  With this in mind, I describe and even say by name the net I consider to be the perfect landing net for me.   Here are some of the things I consider when looking at a net: How big of a net can I fit in my boat? Could I get a bigger net in my boat if it folded? Does the Handle Telescope? What is the net material?  Which material is the best on the fish? Is it strong enough to lift the fish I am trying (or hoping) to catch? Is it made for saltwater? With all this in mind, we go down the retail path of a net and I show you exactly which one I prefer and why. A landing net is a tool that