-Jeremy Cassidy
The fishing world is on a continuous cycle of change. As of
late, it i the explosion of the kayak and personal watercraft
popularity. Bel boats, kayaks, pontoon boats, stand up paddleboards, and canoes are all on the menu. Anglers are lining
up to get their hands on on of these vessels and their feet off
the shore. Fishing off of one of these man powered boats can
be a great way to access parts of the lake, pond or river that
from shore are seemingly unreachable.
With all the different options out there for off shore angling
come the daunting challenge of modification to the boat for
personal preference and more importantly gear storage. One
such pieces of gear that is often overlooked is the fishing net.
The fishing net to some is an essential piece of gear that can
Jim Needler making good use of his long handled net.
be the difference in landing the winning fish during a tournament or a trophy size fish for the bragging rights. For other anglers it is just another item in the boat
that they can manage without. This has been an ongoing debate within the realm of off shore angling
for some time.
Fishing from a kayak, pontoon or belly boat has its limitations on the amount of gear, tools, and equipment that can be stored. That’ why I turn to a few different anglers with different styles of boats and also
different opinions on why having a good fishing net on board is essential, or not. Angler Danny Shin
uses his personal