Nomad sent us a net to put through the paces. Our first reaction was "Wow, this thing is light and pretty!" It is a carbon fiber frame that is super strong and requires no maintenance. This speaks to us, as we spend a pretty penny on our wood nets that need constant care and eventually fail.
The first venue was being tossed around in the boat while floating Grey Reef. Of course, it preformed flawlessly. Grey Reef is about as easy on gear as any river. Next, was a wade fishing venture to Miracle Mile. This where it really proves itself. The weight makes it so much nicer to pack while boulder hopping. The fact that it is so strong keeps one piece of gear off of the worry list. Nomad would be our choice, hands down, for a remote trip. You may not think about a net being essential gear, until your net fails.
The price is very fair for a net that will not only look cool and feature carbon fiber technology, but is much lighter and will outlast wood or metal landing nets by a long way. Available at The Reef Fly Shop. Visit Nomad on the web at http://nomadflyfishing.com
Guide Net Specs:
Materials - Composite mixture of carbon fiber and fiberglass
Weight with rubber bag - 475g or 1lbs
Length - 47.9"
Basket Dimension - 13"x18" (WxL)
Black Rubber Net
RiverKoat finish (Rubberized paint for the greatest grip when wet)
Olive carbon weave
27" scale on the side of the handle
Price $189
Hand Net Specs:
Materials - Composite mixture of carbon fiber and fiberglass
Weight with rubber bag - 350g or .77lb s
Length - 26"
Basket Dimension - 13"x18" (WxL)
Black Rubber Net
RiverKoat finish (Rubberized paint for the greatest grip when wet)
Olive carbon weave
Price $115
2 comments:
Good net, but if you truly want a net (for the common everyday fisherman)that will handle truly every fish you may ever encounter up to world record trout you may want to check out this net that fits on your back and goes where you go when that trout or salmon takes you hundreds of yards down the river. And the price, wow, buy two and be set for life.
http://www.orderflies.com/wading-nets-for-sale
Montana Teal:
Thank you for posting the site. I called on the nets and they are in Cheyenne. I just picked one up today and they are big and light. I cannot wait to use it, it's exactly what I've been looking for, and for $60...I should have bought two.
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