GOODCAT A: Square-Extend Length:24.6" Fishing Net Review
Our verdict
The GOODCAT A: Square-Extend Length:24.6 inch Fishing Net costs $18.99 and holds a 4.6 star rating across 265 reviews, with 300 or more units bought in the past month. Its 11.2 ounce aluminum build and fly fishing focus make it a light, purpose built option for wading anglers who want to travel light.
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Best for fly anglers who wade rivers and streams and want a net light enough to clip to a vest or pack, since this aluminum model weighs just 11.2 ounces and extends to a 24.6 inch reach for one handed netting.
Skip if
Skip it if you fish from a boat or need a large hoop for bigger species. At 11.2 ounces of aluminum, this is built for fly fishing technique, not the heavy duty, wide mouth net that bigger fish typically call for.
- Material Aluminum
- Weight 11.2 ounces
- Technique Fly Fishing
- Color A:Square-Extend Length:24.6"
- Pieces 1.0 Count
- Priced 21% below the category median ($23.99 across 64 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.6/5
4.6 average across 265 owner ratings
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Popularity2.6/5
265 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 into a river with a fly rod in one hand, needing a net that will not weigh down a vest or a wading belt. The GOODCAT A: Square-Extend Length:24.6 inch Fishing Net is built around exactly that scenario, priced at $18.99 and listed with fly fishing as its stated technique. At 11.2 ounces of aluminum, it is light enough to carry all day without becoming a burden.
The specs support that reading closely. Aluminum construction keeps weight down compared to wood or heavier blended materials, and the 24.6 inch square extend length gives a reach that suits netting a fish boatside from a wading position rather than scooping over a boat rail. The listing counts it as a single 1.0 count piece, with the color and size fields both describing the same square extend 24.6 inch profile, suggesting a folding or telescoping design rather than a fixed hoop.
Buyer activity backs up the fly fishing angle. A 4.6 star rating across 265 reviews is solid, and 300 or more units sold in the past month shows real, current demand, ahead of the 100 unit pace reported for the $25.41 Frabill 2152 and the $89.99 Frabill 9510 in this same category. At $18.99, it undercuts both of those alternatives while still clearing a higher star rating than the 4.3 star Frabill 2152, making it a reasonable pick for anglers who specifically fly fish.
Pros
- Priced at $18.99, well under the $25.41 and $89.99 alternatives in this category
- Aluminum build keeps total weight to just 11.2 ounces for all day wading
- 24.6 inch square extend length gives a practical one handed netting reach
- Rated 4.6 stars across 265 reviews, above the 4.3 star Frabill 2152
- Bought last month sits at 300 or more, showing strong current demand
- Listed specifically for fly fishing technique rather than a generic net
Cons
- Aluminum frames can dent or bend under hard impacts more easily than heavier steel
- 265 reviews is a smaller sample than the 1,800 reviews behind the Frabill 2152
- No stated hoop diameter beyond the 24.6 inch extend length, less detail than some listings
- Built around fly fishing technique, so it may not suit anglers casting or trolling for larger species
Specifications
| Material | Aluminum |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11.2 ounces |
| Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Color | A:Square-Extend Length:24.6" |
| Pieces | 1.0 Count |
Performance notes
The 11.2 ounce aluminum build is the defining number on this listing, and it explains who the net is for. That is a fraction of the 2 pound weight listed for the Frabill 9510 in this same category, and the difference matters most when a net has to hang from a vest or a wading belt for hours at a time. Aluminum also resists water damage better than wood, which suits repeated dunking in a river or stream. The 24.6 inch square extend length gives enough reach to net a fish without leaning far off balance while wading, which lines up with the fly fishing technique listed for this product. Compared with the 20 by 23 inch fixed size on the heavier Frabill 9510, this net trades some maximum hoop size for portability, a fair trade for anglers whose target species do not require a wide mouth landing net.
What buyers say
A 4.6 star rating across 265 reviews is a strong showing, and it sits above the 4.3 star average the $25.41 Frabill 2152 holds across a much larger 1,800 review base. The bought last month figure of 300 or more is the more telling number here, though, since it beats the 100 unit pace reported for both Frabill nets in this same category and comes close to the 400 unit pace of the $24.99 3 1154. Together, the pattern points to a product that is both well liked by the buyers who have reviewed it and currently in active demand, not a listing coasting on old reviews. For a net priced under $20, that combination of rating and recent volume suggests buyers are finding it does what a fly fishing net needs to do.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this net built for fly fishing specifically?
Yes. The listing states fly fishing as the technique, and the aluminum build at 11.2 ounces combined with the 24.6 inch square extend length matches the light, wade friendly gear fly anglers typically carry rather than a boat or trolling setup.
How much does the GOODCAT net weigh?
It weighs 11.2 ounces according to the listing, which is a fraction of the 2 pound weight given for the Frabill 9510 in the same fishing-net category. That lighter aluminum build is meant for carrying on a vest or pack while wading.
How does it compare to the Frabill nets in price and rating?
At $18.99, it costs less than both the $25.41 Frabill 2152 and the $89.99 Frabill 9510. Its 4.6 star rating also edges out the 4.3 star Frabill 2152, though the Frabill has a much larger 1,800 review sample behind that number.