Magnet for landing net - upside down set up

[Fraser Perry]

Hi everyone,

I would like to hang my landing net by the top of the frame, instead of from butt of the handle. I have seen a few people do this, including Aaron on the new DVD.

What magnet and attachment do I need to be able to do this ? I'm not sure if I need to screw something into the net frame to attach the magne to, or if there is already a better way of doing it.

By the way, any advice on good strong magnets for the net ?

Thanks, Fraser

[Fraser Perry]

If you want to see the set up I'm talking about watch the trailer at 0:11, 0:22 for a look.

European Nymphing - Techniques and Fly Tying Trailer

[AaronJasper]

I have the Orvis net magnet, it's very strong. Then is use a cable tie to secure the other magnet to the net frame. After that I use the ring to attach the other magnet to the vest or jacket. I like it when the handle is down at your waist, you can grab is easier when you have to net a fish.

[Silver Creek]

I wrote an article for Wisconsin Trout on how to rig a net. It includes the magnetic net release but it also includes instructions on how to rig a coiled safety cord to prevent losing your net.

You can read it on pg. 15 of Wisconsin Trout.

If you look at the map of Wisconsin on pg. 2, you can see the area covered by The Wisconsin River Valley Chapter of TU, where I live in Marathon County.

[Chris Smorul]

On the one that I use, the magnet is attached to the net frame with 2 plastic zip ties and the other piece is dog clipped to a D-Ring on the back of my vest.. Also, like Silver describes it has a coiled line you can attach onto the handle and to your vest/pack to keep from accidentally losing the net. It was a birthday present from my wife. She bought it at the LL Bean store in Upper Saucon Twp. PA but it is available online @ http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/34064...eText=Magnetic net for 35 bucks.

[Chris Smorul]

Let me add the the zip ties that the device comes with are rather flimsy and broke during my first time using the net release. I've since replaced them with sturdier ones and have had no problems.

[Silver Creek]

I use a Zip Tie as well. That's a great suggestion

Also for the coiled connector, you can make your own if you have some very heavy mono or weed wacker mono.

http://www.jaxkayakfishing.com/phpBB/topic14629.html

[Fraser Perry]

Thanks for the helpful advice.

[Troutfisher]

I also experienced problems with the ties supplied with the L.L.Bean magnetic release which is a C & F product. I subsituted regular cable ties, but didn't like the way they looked. I wound up whip-finishing the D-ring to the net bow with a section of old running line coated with epoxy for duribility which looks nicer.

You'll probably experience another problem with the C & F release. Both of my magnets became unglued at different times. It was an obvious easy fix, but an inconvience on the stream.

I carry a large net with a deep small mesh bag and find that the bag oftentimes catches on the coils of the tether. I'm presently toying with the idea of replacing the coiled tether with an elastic cord from another release I have.

[Troutastic]

I used to use the magnetic attachment system for my net when I had a chest pack.... but I had such a large net that it made the chest pack not sit right, and the net would swing all the time when I was walking and get in the way... Now I use a waist pack and just stick the handle in my wading belt. Works great, and little to no hassle to get it out to land fish.

If you have a large net that you use I'd advise against the magnet system. Just find one with a good size handle (1' ish) and stick it in your belt.