| A Fishing Net maybe defined as a type of net that is | | | | release the hook. Also, due to the abrasive surface of |
| used to hold or trap fish. These are always made of | | | | nylon nets, you risk damaging the delicate and valuable |
| meshes created by knotting together thin threads. | | | | slime cover of the fish and cause its death by possible |
| There are several types of nets out there from tiny | | | | wound infection. |
| hand nets and cast nets to massive trawl and drift | | | | A nylon-coated fishing net is one where the nylon |
| nets. | | | | mesh is either dipped into or sprayed with a |
| For the benefit of those for whom fishing is a personal | | | | poly-chemical that makes it smoother and softer. Such |
| hobby, passion and leisure sport, we shall discuss hand | | | | nets are far gentler on fish and are also long-lasting as |
| fishing nets or landing nets in this article: | | | | the coating protects the nylon against gradual damage |
| A landing net is a type of fishing net that is held open | | | | caused due to the continuous exposure to sun and |
| by a hoop and usually hangs at the end of a long stiff | | | | water. Such landing nets also don't tangle up with |
| handle. This is generally used by anglers to scoop up | | | | hooks easily unlike ordinary nylon nets. |
| hooked fish near the surface. Landing nets are also | | | | The final type of mesh material for hand fishing nets or |
| extremely useful when netting captured fish and | | | | landing nets in the market is the rubber version. Such |
| putting them into the boat. There are certain factors | | | | meshes don't harm the fish's protective slime covering |
| one should keep in mind when choosing a fishing net of | | | | and are just about knotless for ease of use as well. |
| the landing net variety. These are the material of the | | | | Rubber is fast gaining popularity among fishing net |
| net, the type of handle and hoop. Here is a brief look | | | | manufacturers due to its versatility, durability and |
| at how the material of your landing net can affect | | | | strength. The only downfall to rubber mesh fishing nets |
| your fishing experience: | | | | is that the material tends to break down over |
| The mesh of landing nets is usually made of three | | | | considerable long term use. However, this is not a |
| basic materials. These are Nylon, Nylon-coated and | | | | major problem by any means since such nets easily |
| Rubber. | | | | last 10 years or more depending on type of usage. |
| Nylon mesh fishing nets are usually the less expensive | | | | Apart from the abovementioned materials, it's equally |
| ones and its no small wonder then that their negative | | | | important to buy a fishing net that is black in color, |
| effects far outweigh the savings on price. One of the | | | | since a black net will automatically camouflage itself |
| biggest drawbacks of Nylon nets is that they are | | | | underwater, thereby effectively reducing the chances |
| known to tangle hooks easily. So in the event that your | | | | of spooking the fish when it's being scooped out. |
| hook gets caught up n the material, you should brace | | | | Happy shopping! |
| yourself for many minutes of struggle to untangle and | | | | |