PLUSINNO FN7 Fishing Net Review
Our verdict
The PLUSINNO FN7 fishing net costs $35.99 and holds a 4.7 star rating across 475 reviews, the highest average of any net in this comparison. Built from rubber with a straight handle for fly, saltwater and freshwater fishing, it reads as the quality pick for anglers who want a wide, versatile net over the cheapest option.
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Anglers who fish multiple environments, fly, saltwater or freshwater, and want one net with a rubber bag that is gentle on fish and a rating of 4.7 stars, the top score among the nets compared here.
Skip if
Skip it if $35.99 is more than you want to spend on a net, since the 3 1154 wade net covers similar ground at $24.99, or if you need bulk trapping capacity, since this is a landing net, not a cast or seine net.
- Material Rubber
- Technique Fly Fishing, Saltwater Freshwater Fishing
- Size 28" x 13.5" x 14"
- Color Straight Handle
- Feature Lightweight, Portable, Rust Resistant
- Priced 50% above the category median ($23.99 across 64 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 475 owner ratings
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Popularity3.4/5
475 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Picture wading a river for trout or working a saltwater flat for redfish and needing one net that handles both without switching gear. That is the pitch behind the PLUSINNO FN7, a net rated for fly fishing as well as saltwater and freshwater use.
The net measures 28 by 13.5 by 14 inches with a straight handle, built from rubber rather than knotted nylon mesh, and PLUSINNO lists it as lightweight, portable and rust resistant. Rubber mesh is a common choice on nets marketed toward catch and release fishing since it is gentler than hard nylon knots. At $35.99 it costs more than the other budget nets in this comparison, but it also carries the highest rating.
Among the fishing nets here, the FN7 posts a 4.7 star average across 475 reviews, ahead of the 4.3 to 4.5 stars the Frabill nets and the 3 1154 wade net carry. Its bought last month figure of 100+ is modest next to the thousands moved by some of the cast and hoop nets in this set, which fits a higher priced, more specialized product rather than a mass market throwaway net.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating across 475 reviews, the highest average among the nets in this comparison
- Rubber mesh construction is listed as rust resistant, suited to saltwater exposure
- Rated for fly fishing as well as saltwater and freshwater, a broader range than the single technique nets here
- 28 x 13.5 x 14 inch frame with a straight handle gives a sizable hoop opening
- Listed as lightweight and portable for carrying to and from the water
Cons
- At $35.99 it is the second most expensive net in this comparison, behind only the $89.99 Frabill 9510
- 475 reviews is a smaller sample than the 1,800 to 3,800 review counts on some competing nets
- Bought last month sits at 100+, well below the volume of the cast and hoop nets in this set
- No weight spec is listed, so how it compares on pack weight to rival nets is unclear
Specifications
| Material | Rubber |
|---|---|
| Technique | Fly Fishing, Saltwater Freshwater Fishing |
| Size | 28" x 13.5" x 14" |
| Color | Straight Handle |
| Feature | Lightweight, Portable, Rust Resistant |
Performance notes
A 28 by 13.5 by 14 inch hoop with a straight handle gives a fairly generous scooping area, useful when a fish needs to be netted quickly rather than chased around a smaller frame. Rubber mesh, rather than knotted nylon, tends to be marketed for catch and release because it is less likely to strip slime coat or snag fins, which lines up with PLUSINNO listing rust resistance and portability as features. The straight handle design keeps the net simple to store in a boat rod locker or truck bed compared to nets with folding or telescoping poles. Since the net is rated across fly, saltwater and freshwater fishing rather than one specific technique, the specs suggest a general purpose net meant to travel between different trips rather than one built around a single style of fishing.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star average is the highest in this comparison, but it rests on 475 reviews, a far smaller base than the 1,800 to 3,800 reviews behind some of the other nets here, so the score has less statistical weight even though it is a strong number. The 100+ bought last month figure is on the low end of this set, which fits a pattern common to higher priced, more specialized gear, steady but modest demand rather than the high volume, high turnover pattern seen on cheaper cast and hoop nets. Taken together, the rating and volume suggest a smaller but satisfied buyer base rather than a mass market seller, more a considered purchase than an impulse buy at $35.99.
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Frequently asked questions
How big is the PLUSINNO FN7 fishing net?
It measures 28 by 13.5 by 14 inches with a straight handle, giving it one of the larger hoop openings among the nets compared here. That size makes it suited to landing bigger fish in one scoop rather than nets built around a compact, packable frame.
Why does this net cost more than other nets in the comparison?
At $35.99 it is priced above three of the four alternatives here, which lines up with its 4.7 star rating, the highest of the group, and its rubber mesh construction marketed for rust resistance and gentler handling of fish compared to standard nylon mesh nets.
Is this net good for saltwater fishing?
Yes. PLUSINNO markets the FN7 for saltwater and freshwater fishing as well as fly fishing, and lists it as rust resistant, which matters for any net exposed to salt spray or full saltwater dunking on a regular fishing trip out on the water.