Fly Fishing Landing Net Trout Soft 23.62in Rubber Catch and Review
Our verdict
The Fly Fishing Landing Net is priced at $28.99 and shares the top rating in this comparison at 4.7 stars, backed by 800+ bought last month, the second-highest demand figure of any net covered here. Its wood frame and 23.62 inch size set it apart as a dedicated fly fishing tool rather than an all-purpose net.
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Fly anglers who want a net built specifically for that technique, with a wood frame and soft rubber netting sized for handling trout gently before release.
Skip if
Skip it if you fish techniques other than fly fishing, since the listing is built around that use case specifically. Anglers who prefer a metal or aluminum frame over wood should also look elsewhere in this lineup.
- Material Wood
- Weight 0.45 Kilograms
- Technique Fly Fishing
- Color Natural
- Feature Lightweight, Portable
- Priced 21% above the category median ($23.99 across 64 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating4.7/5
4.7 average across 100 owner ratings
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Popularity1.4/5
100 owner reviews, fewer 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
Releasing a trout without damaging its scales or fins is a real concern for fly anglers, and that is the specific niche this net is built for. Priced at $28.99, the Fly Fishing Landing Net shares the highest star rating in this comparison at 4.7, and it moves 800+ units a month, the second-strongest demand figure among all the nets covered here.
Its frame is made of wood rather than the aluminum or nylon seen on other nets in this lineup, weighing a light 0.45 kilograms at 23.62 inches, in a natural finish. The listing describes it as lightweight and portable, and the rubber netting referenced in the product name is a detail aimed specifically at catch-and-release fly fishing, where gentler mesh reduces stress on the fish before it goes back in the water.
At 4.7 stars, it ties the Telescoping Metal Lock net for the top rating here, ahead of the 4.6 on the Drasry Pier and KastKing nets. Its review count of 100 is the smallest sample in this comparison, even slightly behind the Telescoping net's 105. What stands out is demand: 800+ bought last month beats every other net here except the Calamus Triangle's 1,000+, a strong signal for a net priced under $29 and built for a single specific technique.
Pros
- 4.7 star rating, tied for the highest in this comparison
- 800+ bought last month, second only to the Calamus Triangle's 1,000+
- Wood frame at just 0.45 kilograms, among the lightest nets here
- Rubber netting suited to gentle catch-and-release handling
- Purpose-built for fly fishing technique specifically
- Portable and lightweight per the listed features
Cons
- Only 100 reviews, the smallest sample among the nets compared here
- Wood frame may be less durable long-term than aluminum options nearby
- Built specifically for fly fishing, not a general-purpose net
- No handle length listed beyond the 23.62 inch overall size
Specifications
| Material | Wood |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.45 Kilograms |
| Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Color | Natural |
| Feature | Lightweight, Portable |
Performance notes
A wood frame is a departure from the aluminum and nylon mesh builds seen elsewhere in this comparison, and at 0.45 kilograms it keeps the net light for the repeated netting and releasing that fly fishing demands. The 23.62 inch size is compact, suited to wading a stream or standing in a small boat rather than reaching far off a pier. Rubber netting, called out in the product name, is generally softer against a fish's protective slime coat than knotted nylon mesh, which matters for catch-and-release trout fishing where minimizing damage before release is part of the point. Being labeled lightweight and portable reinforces that this is meant to be carried on a wading belt or vest rather than stored in a boat compartment. The natural wood finish also suggests a design choice aimed at traditional fly fishing aesthetics as much as function.
What buyers say
A 4.7 star rating ties the Telescoping Metal Lock net for the top spot in this comparison, and it comes with 800+ bought last month, a figure beaten only by the Calamus Triangle's 1,000+. The review count sits at just 100, the smallest sample of any net here, slightly behind even the Telescoping net's 105. That combination, a strong rating and strong sales on a thin review base, suggests a newer listing that is already resonating with fly anglers specifically rather than a broad audience, which fits a purpose-built product more than a general-purpose one.
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Frequently asked questions
Is this net only for fly fishing?
The listing specifies fly fishing as its technique, with a wood frame at 0.45 kilograms and a 23.62 inch size built around that use case. Anglers using other methods such as baitcast or spinning and casting should look at a net in this comparison that lists those techniques instead.
Why does the net use rubber netting?
Rubber netting is generally softer on a fish's scales and slime coat than harder knotted mesh, which matters for catch-and-release fly fishing where minimizing damage before release is the goal. It pairs with the wood frame and light 0.45 kilogram weight for a setup built around gentle handling.
How does its rating compare with only 100 reviews?
At 4.7 stars, it ties the highest rating in this comparison, but its 100 reviews is the smallest sample among all the nets covered here. The 800+ bought last month figure suggests real demand behind that rating, though the review history is thinner than nets like the Frabill 2152 with 1,800 reviews.