08-03-2010, 12:37 AM
FG nailed the netting on the head. I have seen many fish lost by the netter chasing the fish with the net. Do not jab the net into the water as the fish will spook and be gone. I watched many people trying to land salmon a few weeks ago and there is definitely an art to netting a fish. Very slow movements until the right moment, having the net in the water waiting, letting the fish be led into the net, and most of all, every one needs to stay calm.
You can also net two ways, head first or tail first. There is a difference depending on what water you are fishing. Head fiirst is preferred for lakes and calm rivers/streams. Follow the above directions.
For tail first, this is used on fast moving waters with bigger fish (Salmon, Steelhead). The netter setups and waits about 10-20 feet down stream of the fisherman and about poles length farther into the river. The fishermen will then lead the fish to the net. Watch out in case the fish runs, you may have to duck or dance around the line. When the fisherman gets the fish in front of the net with the tail just starting to go into the net, he tells the netter he is ready. The fishermen will then slacken the line by letting the rod tip down and turning to face down river a bit. This will catch the fish off guard and the current will push the fish backwards into the net and at the same time the netter raises the net. Biggest thing with this technique is timing, communication and not to touch the fish with the net until you are raising the net. With a little practice, it becomes very easy using this method working as a team.
Good luck and enjoy.
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You can also net two ways, head first or tail first. There is a difference depending on what water you are fishing. Head fiirst is preferred for lakes and calm rivers/streams. Follow the above directions.
For tail first, this is used on fast moving waters with bigger fish (Salmon, Steelhead). The netter setups and waits about 10-20 feet down stream of the fisherman and about poles length farther into the river. The fishermen will then lead the fish to the net. Watch out in case the fish runs, you may have to duck or dance around the line. When the fisherman gets the fish in front of the net with the tail just starting to go into the net, he tells the netter he is ready. The fishermen will then slacken the line by letting the rod tip down and turning to face down river a bit. This will catch the fish off guard and the current will push the fish backwards into the net and at the same time the netter raises the net. Biggest thing with this technique is timing, communication and not to touch the fish with the net until you are raising the net. With a little practice, it becomes very easy using this method working as a team.
Good luck and enjoy.
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