Reviewed by CAPT. MIKE SCHOONVELD
When I’m after the biggest fish, I want a big landing net with a basket made of string. For small and mid-sized fish, I’ll take a net with a rubber mesh – easier on the fish and easier on me when untangling the fish and the lure from the net. A big net with a large rubber basket it just too heavy when I extend the net far enough to reach the fish.
The problem with a “string mesh” net is when the net is readied just above the surface of the water, the lightweight mesh will drag bag, past the lip of the net and it’s all too easy for the hook in the fish’s mouth or a second hook on multi-hooked lures to snag on the exposed netting and too often, that’s the end of the fight. Fish on, fish lost.
I’ve tried several methods of preventing “net blow-back” on my string net. All worked to a degree, none were perfect. The Magnetic Release Clip by Rapala is perfect.
I don’ t know for sure how the deep thinkers at Rapala intended for these magnets to be used, but when I saw them, I immediately thought “net release.” The Magnetic Release Clip is basically a pair of rare earth magnets, strong enough to easily hold a net basket in place while a fish is being netted, but not so strong they won’t pull apart when the fish falls into the basket. Using the large split ring that comes on each magnet, I clipped one of them to the bottom of the net basket and used a zip-tie to fasten the other to the handle of the net. They work perfectly!
Available at many online and retail outlets or simply purchase them and other Rapala lures, tools and products at: http://www.RAPALA.com
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