The best landing nets for coarse fishing

If you are a serious match angler or just enjoy pleasure fishing, the Preston Match Landing Net is a superb choice for commercial fisheries, regardless of the species you’re fishing for. The head is really lightweight, so it isn’t cumbersome to use, even on long handles, and it glides through the water really easily when scooping fish up. The net is primarily made for F1s and silverfish but we have used these for large carp and found them to be no issue at all, in fact, they help keep the larger fish subdued for easier unhooking. 

Constructed from wide mesh, with a soft fine mesh base, this helps prevent the fish coming to any harm whilst they wait to be unhooked. The added benefit of the fine mesh base is that it prevents bands and hair-rigs getting snagged in the net, preventing them breaking every time a fish is netted. The bright blue bottom is also a great target when using on a long handle, so you can see exactly where the net is in comparison to the fish. 

Available in 16”, 18” and 20”.

 
The Drennan Specialist Landing Net is a firm favourite of specimen anglers up and down the country fishing for a whole range of species. The net is incredibly lightweight thanks to its tubular aluminium build, so carrying it long distances won’t cause any fatigue in your arms. 

The mesh comes in two parts, there is a wide mesh on the sides to allow water to flow through easily, great if you’re on rivers or if you need to push the net through the water at speed on a lake. The bottom portion where the fish will sit is a very fine, soft mesh that helps protect the fish whilst its being retained. The olive-green colour blends in well as to not spook the fish and you’ll often find the fish can dive into the net to seek refuge.

We find the dipped shaped frame is also great for using as a rod rest, if your handle can be pushed into the ground the net sits perfectly to position a rod on, it means one less thing to carry for anglers who like to be mobile. 

Available in sizes 20”, 22”, 24” and 26”.

As the name suggests, the Daiwa N’ZON Pellet Landing Net is primarily designed for any fishing that involves using banded or hair rigged pellets, but it applies to any hair rigged bait. A common problem is the hair getting snagged and proceeding to be snapped when the fish moves in the net, this net head has a very fine micromesh to prevent this happening and it does it perfectly well. 

Not only will it prevent the nightmare of a new hooklength every time you net a fish, but the light anodized frame makes it really lightweight and easy to use, so you aren’t compromising on quality. The Daiwa spreader block is also really strong, so you won't have to worry about it breaking when lifting large carp from the water, with the slightly off-round shape making it really easily to shuffle bigger fish into it. 

Available in 45cm, 50cm and 55cm.

If you are an avid specimen hunter and need a large net, the Korum Barbel Spoon Net is an ideal net for not only easily landing your quarry but acts as a safe, secure place to retain a fish for short periods too. 

This net is large, the frame and the mesh are oversized to allow you to get any big fish in, whilst the name suggests barbel, you can use it for pike, carp and even smaller catfish. The mesh is made from Korum’s SOFTEX material, which is a special latex, with the advantages being it will dry quicker but also remove far less mucus from the fish.

Being a deeper net, it allows the fish much more room, perfect for sensitive species like barbel and pike that often need some time to recuperate before being released or to hold species like chub for a few minutes to see if there is another bite to be had before releasing it.

The net has a retaining clip to make it easy to transport and prevent it snagging on fences or foliage. It is available in 26” and 30” sizes.

The Map Silver Match Landing Net is a superb choice on venues where you will be catching a lot of silverfish or where rules state you have to net every fish. This is because the net is incredibly lightweight and you will have no issue reaching for it no matter how many fish you catch, which is important on prolific venues. It will also stop you choosing to swing a fish that eventually drops off and costs you a section or framing place, something we have all done.

The ultra-fine 2mm mesh is incredibly fish safe and will ensure no damage occurs to smaller fish before they are returned to the water. Whilst it is targeted at silvers, the net is really good where you are fishing for 'stockie' sized carp, these fish can get their fin snagged in wider mesh but this net will eliminate that happening, better for you and much better for the fish!

Available in sizes 14” and 16”.

If you fish venues that allow barbed hooks you will know the pain that can come from netting fish, the Guru Barb Safe Net helps reduce the hook getting snagged in the first place.

The open mesh is primarily designed to allow the easy removal of a barbed hook when it gets caught up, but it also makes the net really manoeuvrable through the water too, which is great when you need to quickly net that bonus fish or prevent a pike snatching your catch. The mesh is very dark and discreet to prevent spooking fish on natural venues, where the water is generally very clear. 

The net will accommodate everything from small roach to large bream and tench, thanks to its slightly deeper mesh and circumference, allowing you to take one net with you regardless of the species you might encounter. 

Available in 400 and 500 sizes.

If you like to stay mobile when you’re angling, the Gardner Folding Pan Net could be net you’ve been looking for. The net head folds in half at the spreader block which makes it much easier to move around, as when its folded up it vastly reduces the chances of getting snagged on barbed wire, brambles or other annoying instances that we all experience when moving swims, especially on rivers. The net is locked into place by the thread and the super strong block will make sure it won’t collapse or break easily. 

The wide and deep mesh makes it useful when fishing fast flowing rivers as the drag from the water is greatly reduced and it gives you somewhere to revive the fish too. The net also comes supplied with a nylon stink bag to prevent your car getting wet and smelling of fish if you were lucky enough to catch one.

Available in 22” and 26” sizes.

The Fox Rage Warrior Racket Net is the ideal choice for lure anglers, fly anglers or those who like to remain mobile. The net head has a moulded, short handle to allow the user to quickly grab it from their back or wherever they have chosen to store it and safely net the fish. 

The net is incredibly lightweight and comes with an elasticated lanyard, allowing it to be clipped onto a bag or belt buckle for easy transporting, meaning you can keep moving and casting without having to keep picking your net up every time you move a few metres. The net is also ideal for anglers who like to wade, as the net can easily accompany you out into the water and as the net also floats, you needn’t worry about it sinking while using it.

The mesh is rubberised to allow for quick drying and reduced slime removal from the fish, all while preventing the lures or barbed hooks becoming tethered and if they do, they are easily removed. 

Available in one size, 32cm x 47cm.

For those anglers that do a lot commercial carp fishing, the Matrix Carp Landing Net is an ideal choice for those venues where you are catching lots of large fish. The net isn’t overly wide but it has a deep mesh, this does two things, firstly it securely holds the carp in a purse when lifting them upwards out of the water, so they won’t hang out or flap back into the lake. It also keeps the carp folded so you can quickly and efficiently remove the hook without the fish having too much room to wrap themselves up in the line.  

The wide mesh and lightweight frame allows for the aggressive scooping of large fish, sometimes you only get one chance, and this net ensures you can make the most of it. A fine, fish-friendly mesh base keeps the fish in the best condition and prevents bands being snapped off.  The mesh is also very durable and strong, so it can withstand those bagging sessions where big weights are on the cards during the summer months. 

Available in sizes 60cm, 55cm, 50cm and 45cm.

The Maver MV-R Landing net is a no-nonsense commercial fishery landing net that has been designed to be ultra-strong to ensure it can stand up to the rigours of modern day fishing. A brand-new spreader block design ensures that big fish can be lifted from the water with confidence, whilst the high-quality mesh helps safely retain the fish whilst you unhook it.

The wide mesh allows the net to pass through the water quickly for efficient netting, with the bigger net in the range capable of landing carp in excess of 15-20lb, so you can be sure there will be a net in the range for whatever commercial fishery you visit.

Available in 55cm, 50cm and 45cm.