Musky Net Recommendation

Post by **steadyj_17** » Tue Dec 16, 2008 10:40 pm

Looking into getting a good solid musky net that can't also be used as a full time net. (walleye bass etc.) what would you guys get...?

thanks in advance

Post by **DropShotr** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:35 am

For bass, walleye and lake trout I use a rubber net. LOVE IT TO DEATH!!!

I'm no musky fisherman..........but it's my understanding that we don't "net" musky. I believe the cradle is the preferred over the net.

With the amount of passionate musky fisherman in here I suspect a cornucopia of information is forthcoming.

Good luck,
DropShot'r

Post by **Mr.J.** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 7:49 am

I got a stowmaster musky net

WOW

Is the only way I can describe it

Post by **Crusty** » Wed Dec 17, 2008 8:26 am

frabill, or beckman. As for multi species, It will never happen. You could easily fit a 150 man in a real muskie net. I would feel kinda silly netting a couple pound bass in it. Great lakes/big boat mabye. There is a lot of resistance when trying to move a big muskie net through the water. You can't really scoup with them. You direct the fish to them with the net already in the water.

Look for something knotless with a good coating. The BIG KAHUNA is a favorite amoung MCI members.

The proper muskie netting tech. is to scoop the fish leave it in the water. do your high fives, grab your pliers remove the hooks/cut them. then lift her out for a quick picture and let her go.

Post by **Trophymuskie** » Thu Dec 18, 2008 6:37 am

Walleye nets are cheap so I would get one of those small rubber net and then get the big game net from Frabill. It's a little smaller then the big kahuna but it's big enough to handle any muskie and yet much smaller. The money saved by buing the smaller muskie net might just be enough to buy the walleye net.

Post by **Fish'n Buddy** » Sat Dec 20, 2008 1:41 pm

If you want a good solid muskie net, then you probably won't be using it for walleye and bass. The Big Kahuna is the way to go. I know they're massive and more expensive, but if you are going to seriously target the toothy critters you don't wanna mess around. Big Rods, big reels, big line, big lours, and of course a big net. If people try and be "economical" by using lighter tackle that they can also use for other species, they are taking a risk, because if they get onto a bigger muskie you could end up killing it by not being able to land and release it fast and properly.

Post by **steadyj_17** » Tue Dec 30, 2008 11:29 pm

who makes The Big Kahuna ?

Post by **troutnmuskiehunter** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 7:52 am

steadyj_17 wrote:who makes The Big Kahuna ?

Hey Jeff....the "Kahuna" or "Power Catch" net is made by Frabill...it's an awesome big game net and it actually serves as a holding pen while I remove the hooks from the Muskies I catch.....here's a pic to give you an idea of the size and I've also included the link for ya.....

http://www.frabill.com/index.php?option ... 0&Itemid=7

Post by **Mr.J.** » Wed Dec 31, 2008 8:06 am

The Big Kahuna and the Stowmaster are very similar

Based upon the pic I would say the stowmaster may have a bit tighter mesh

Both are very well constructed and are very similar in overall size

I chose the stowmaster simply because of the fact once folded it takes much less room in my boat.

I would highly recommend either one.