Notts Michael.
Well-known member
Hi all.
I recently returned to fishing after a very long break, so far just canal sessions, mostly pulling out sub 1lb Perch and Roach, I tend to use the landing net for pretty much everything unless it's obviously 3 or 4 inches long, is this unnecessary, and is there a minimum size fish that people use the landing net to bring in? I have seen someone swing in a Perch of around a pound using no net, to hand under its own weight which looked a bit unkind to the fish, especially as the guy had a landing net. what is the usual point that most people would get the net under the fish? half a pound upwards?
Cheers
Michael.
I recently returned to fishing after a very long break, so far just canal sessions, mostly pulling out sub 1lb Perch and Roach, I tend to use the landing net for pretty much everything unless it's obviously 3 or 4 inches long, is this unnecessary, and is there a minimum size fish that people use the landing net to bring in? I have seen someone swing in a Perch of around a pound using no net, to hand under its own weight which looked a bit unkind to the fish, especially as the guy had a landing net. what is the usual point that most people would get the net under the fish? half a pound upwards?
Cheers
Michael.