Landing Nets

[tonya]

I've just got myself a new 42" landing net and telescopic handle with a net float. I thought this would make netting easier when on my own. No way, it was like handling a small crane and I don't need a work out. It felt so unbalanced.
I'm fishing a platform about 2ft above the water.
What can i be doing wrong?

 

[Lord Paul of Sheffield]

Are you lifting the net out using the handle or lifting the net itself - I always lift the net to avoid any strain on the handle if I am landing a decent sized fish

 

[hammer_jamie]

I'm after a new landing net actually probs around 42" i would have thought, I want the net and pole itself to collapse as small as possible when not in use for easy travel etc.

 

[tonya]

Are you lifting the net out using the handle or lifting the net itself - I always lift the net to avoid any strain on the handle if I am landing a decent sized fish

I am lifting the net vertically holding the spreader, Lord Paul. Even when empty, the net is "net heavy" if you see what I mean.

 

[Lord Paul of Sheffield]

I am lifting the net vertically holding the spreader, Lord Paul. Even when empty, the net is "net heavy" if you see what I mean.

maybe the landing net is too light so to make the net unbalanced

 

[tonya]

Yes, could be. Its the net end that feels heavy though, esp. when wet.

 

[qtaran111]

I'm after a new landing net actually probs around 42" i would have thought, I want the net and pole itself to collapse as small as possible when not in use for easy travel etc.

Jamie, I got this one (42") Sonik SKS Landing Net. Quality net, not too expensive, comes with a stuff bag and packs down to nothing. You can just about see it here on the outside of my rod bag: