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Any fishing trip requires a wide range of equipment, from fishing rods and tackle to other gear, including a tent, a boat, and reliable landing nets.
Especially on the Putorana trophy tours. Here you have the chance to catch a huge taimen. or another large predator. And as we know, such a trophy must be caught carefully to ensure its health is not compromised. According to the rules of taimen fishing, we treat these fish with kindness and gentleness—catch and release.
What should a landing net be like?
Trophy fishing in the Turukhansky Nature Reserve sometimes yields large specimens weighing several dozen kilograms. Therefore, the landing net must meet the following criteria:
The main indicator of a landing net is its strength and reliability. This is determined by the handle and fastenings. And this applies not only to the handle but also to the net. Everything must be of the highest quality and strength. The net on the net should be gentle and odor-resistant.
The next criterion is the weight of the design. Lighter landing nets are definitely more comfortable, so they are considered the best. After a tense fight with a huge predator, which already takes a lot of effort to land, a heavy landing net will become uncomfortable.
When considering the length of the net, it turns out that a long landing net is considered the most convenient. However, this criterion can be refuted by the fact that when fishing from a boat, raft, or other floating craft, it will get in the way. In these cases, anglers choose short landing nets.
When choosing fishing gear, it's important to consider the cost. Let's take a look at several popular landing nets.
Short top landing nets:
Shorter designs without telescopic handles are more convenient for fishing from boats. Here are the top three models:
1st place: MIKADO S4-011-5040
This model is considered the best. It has received numerous positive comments and reviews. The handle is 56 cm long, but it has a large oval-shaped head. The price is not too exorbitant, averaging 1,680 rubles.
2nd place: Aquatic LCN09
This landing net meets both quality and price criteria. It's especially pleasing that it's made by domestic Russian manufacturers, which lowers its price ceiling. The average price is 1,470 rubles. This durable, reliable product allows you to float fish and catch large, noble predators from Siberian rivers.
3rd place: Abu Garcia Spike BB Net
An expensive brand, it costs almost 7,000 rubles. However, its advantages include high-quality balancing. It is often used in sport fishing, such as carp fishing.
Top long landing nets:
These products differ in that some models are telescopic, while others are solid. When choosing, keep in mind that telescopic models will be less durable. They are ideal for catching whitefish, grayling, and lenok. However, removing a larger fish will be much more difficult, and sometimes impossible. The product simply won't hold up.
1st place: Rapala RNTFN-L
This landing net, with its sturdy aluminum frame, is quite powerful. It's available for purchase for an average of 2,900 rubles. The blank is 175 cm long. When folded, it shrinks by a full 40 cm.
2nd place: Daiichi Seiko
This model costs almost 10 times more, 25,600 rubles. However, the landing net is considered the most reliable and durable. With this product, you can easily land substantial catches.
3rd place: HELIOS HS-CB-340180-GM
This model is affordable and high-quality. The landing net costs 1,400 rubles. The aluminum construction weighs just 400 grams, making it a popular choice for anglers. The blank length is 180 cm.
