How To Use A Net To Land Fish (And Stop Losing Them At The Boat)

Have you ever lost a big fish at the boat?

It’s heartbreaking and sadly, it happens all the time…

But one way you can stop this from happening to you is to learn how to properly use a net.

We were talking about making a video for this, but we figured instead of just telling you how to do it, let's show you!

So in this video, I'll walk you through how to use a net step by step as I'm landing a nice snook.

You'll learn:

- the three things to remember when landing fish with a net
- the one mistake most people make that causes them to lose fish when trying to net them
- what to do before you try to net the fish (that makes landing them much easer)

If you're sick of losing big fish at the boat, you're going to love this video.

Have any questions about using nets to land fish?

Let me know in the comments below!

[marcusgonewild]

Super helpful. Can't wait to try it out with my kayak.

Nice video, what kind and of net are you using?

[Kevin-wywf]

How considerate of that boat that flew by...couldn’t have been more than 20 yards away. Loved how you commented on it but in quite the classy way 😂

[sea]

Is that the Quantum Smoke Inshore reel you’re using? What size?

[traviscovington]

Good tip and nice snook! Unrelated question..what is that on your front deck that looks like something wired coming from the front hatch?

[poplit]

cool vid, didn't know there was a "good" way to net a fish. BUT what pound test is your braid and leader, and is it mono or flouro. Thanks

[snookman]

Your constant pushing of your paddle tails is really getting old. I subscribe to your service because you don’t promote specific brands and for the last three months you have been peddling your paddle tails non-stop. Your YouTube videos are now just clickbait. Thanks.

[michaelfreer]

Keep your rod tip up if you want to stop losing fish

[CountryKyle]

I caught 4 musky today. Or the same musky 4 times. Lost right before netting everytime