Last but not Least we ask Born To Fish Media Pro staffer and Kaya tournament angler Jim Needler his
take on having a fishing net on board his kayak when he heads for the water. “I always carry my net!”
He states that especially in his kayak when bringing a fish to the boat they like to go into panic mode
and that is where 99 percent of his break-‐offs occur. The long handled Bass Pro rubber fishing net he
carries cuts down the break offs or fish coming unbuttoned right at the boat by a very large margin
and says the n almost ensures the land. Jim uses a Yak Attack BlackPak accessory to hold the net
upright while not in use by attaching a small piece pvc pipe right to the BlackPak itself much like an
extra rod holder.
Comparable to fishing lures, the fishing net has an abundance of options to choose from to fit every
anglers needs and wants according to what boat they are in and also what species might be targeted.
The come in all different sizes and have price ranges that can be very affordable. I myself carry a Frabill
Livewell net on board my pontoon. I bought it online at frabill.com for 20
dollars 2 years ago and it has held up very well. When I am targeting bigger species such as pike I
usually do without a net. It is probably safe to say that having some type of net on board your craft
can be the difference in landing your fish for the pictures or having only the memory of the bite and
fight. Be sure to do a little research before buying your new net. What length would you want, how
deep of a hoop size do you need, how will you store it.
Danny Shin with a Nice Colorado Largemouth and his Bass Pr Shops Gold Series Net riding shotgun.