Glenn Dambrauskas - A Fly Fishing Net Guidebook

Glenn Dambrauskas - A Fly Fishing Net Guidebook A well-made landing net is a valuable part of a fly fisherman’s tackle. Glenn Dambrauskas says that a poor quality net will probably let you down at crucial moments - for instance, when you have a sea food... More

Glenn Dambrauskas - A Fly Fishing Net Guidebook A well-made landing net is a valuable part of a fly fisherman’s tackle. Glenn Dambrauskas says that a poor quality net will probably let you down at crucial moments - for instance, when you have a sea food dangling just a few feet away, and the hook has only figured out a sliver of its skin. At times like this, the last thing you want to do is wrestle with a shabbily created net which refuses to deploy. A decent fly fishing net should be strong but light, having a simple belt clip along with folding mechanism for easy transporting. Ideally, the net should also provide an extendable handle, which can be brought out using just one hand, whilst you keep your foot on the side of the net. This feature can be useful if you want that extra few feet in order to land a fish. As outlined by Glenn Dambrauskas, the best type of net is but one made from rubber. These are becoming increasingly popular with fly fishers over the last couple of year Less