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[Silex-user]

Just curious which model of Moby net do some you fishers used for river fishing? Christmas present for myself.


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[clarki]

River fishing for salmon, or trout?

Great Christmas gift idea!

[psd1179]

Steelhead net is good for river fishing

[BNF861]

I have a Moby River that is well suited for trout that I carry when out searching for cutthroat.

I have been considering a Moby Steelhead for coho and steelhead in some trickier spots where tailing fish are difficult. It has a short handle for easier transport on the river but larger hoop for steelhead/salmon.

[Rodney]

DK Special for river salmon and steelhead, can also use it for lakes. The hoop size is the same as the Steelhead, but the handle is a little longer. Steelhead’s handle is a little too short if you are netting your own fish.

[Spawn Sack]

I have a Moby steelhead net. Great for coho fishing. I keep the handle tucked down my wading belt and the net against my back. A bit tricky to kneel down and net your own coho, but I did last fall on several occasions. I didn't use it on adult chinook, felt they would just trash the mesh basket. Personally I find the net way too big to carry steelheading. Tried it a few times, not for me. However, I bush wack a lot and carry either a sling pack or back pack. Might work if you are more of a vest guy/gal. I've seen guys fishing in pairs, one guy has the net on his back and the other the pack on his back, pretty smart. I steelhead solo mostly so this system would not work for me.
Personally I just dont cast/fish spots where I know if I hook a steelhead I'm 100% SOL as far as tailing it goes. Seems most of the time I can walk the fish down a bit and find a suitable spot to quickly kneel down and tail it.   

[Silex-user]

Thanks guys.


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