Put and Take Sverige
Landing net for put and take
The landing net is a small piece of kit that saves many fish, and leaving it at home is one of the most common beginner mistakes. With a net you land the rainbow trout safely, because it is right at the edge that most fish tear free, and you can handle it gently if it is going back in the water.
Why you want a landing net
Without a net you are tempted to lift the fish on the line or grab for it at the bank, and then you easily lose it at the last second when it makes a last run. With a net you get the fish under control at once. You can also keep it in the water in the net while you unhook, which is gentle if it is going to be released, and calmer for you when you unhook a wriggling fish with hooks a bit of everywhere.
Choose rubber
A soft rubber mesh is the first choice for several reasons. It is gentlest on the fish’s slime coat, which protects the fish against infections. It tangles least with hooks, so you unhook quickly and get back to fishing. And it dries and smells less than old knotted nets. If you are unsure which mesh to choose, rubber is the right answer, especially if you may come to release fish.
Size and handle
A medium-sized landing net is enough for a normal put-and-take rainbow trout. Think about where you fish: a long handle helps when you fish from a high jetty or want to reach out a bit from the bank, while a shorter net is easier to carry and handle when wading. A folding or telescopic net is practical to have in the rucksack.
How you net properly
When the fish is played and starts to give in, lower the net into the water and lead the fish over it, head first. Then lift calmly. The most common mistake is chasing the fish with the net from behind, which startles it into a panic run where the hook easily comes free. Have pliers ready for unhooking. If the fish is going back, see keep or release, and more beginner tips are under common mistakes.
A sturdy, folding landing net from an established brand is cheap insurance against lost fish: Savage Gear Pro Folding Net (4.5★) is easy to fold and take with you, with a gentle mesh. See price on Amazon
FAQ
Do I need a landing net in put and take?
Yes, it helps a great deal. With a net you land the fish safely without dropping it at the edge, and gently if you are going to release it. Many lose fish right at the landing moment.
Which mesh is best?
A soft rubber mesh is gentlest on the fish’s slime coat and tangles least with hooks. It is the first choice, especially if you may come to release fish.
How large a landing net do I need?
A medium-sized net is enough for a normal put-and-take rainbow trout. A long handle is practical if you fish from a high jetty or want to reach out a bit from the bank.
How do I net without scaring the fish?
Lower the net into the water and lead the fish over it before you lift. Never chase the fish with the net from behind — that startles it into a last run where the hook easily comes free.
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