Boundary Waters Quetico Forum :: Fishing Forum :: Orvis Nomad nets
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mastertangler |
And they are truly an excellent piece of gear. There are things which are a means to an end and then there is gear which is a pleasure in and of itself to use. This net definitely fits that description and just picking it up has a certain satisfaction to it. Very well made and light.......sort of like the difference between a carbon fiber paddle and a plastic one. Both will get you down the river but one is just nice to use. And of course the rubber (not plastic) mesh will gently baby the fish and help release the fragile trout. I figure the net is probably good for up to a 5 to 7 lb fish tops. Anything bigger and the boga will have to come out. |
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Savage Voyageur |
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mastertangler |
I have decided to get an Orvis Nomad net.........crazytown pricing but I like it. Carbon fiber and fiberglass it comes in under a 1lb.........37" length makes it a mid length net. I really like the rubber mesh which looks like it should baby the fish and not get hooks tangled. Dimensions of the basket........13" wide x 18" long x 12" deep. Any guesses as to what the largest fish it would accommodate? Anyway......off to Isle Royale and trout would likely be a focus and a boga might not be the best route to corral them. Hate to wear them out completely. If anyone is interested in getting a net like this mention the pricing you seen in the most recent Orvis catalog (item #uj13sf) mid length, page 57 where the product comes up at $125.95 and on-line it comes up as $159.........they will honor the catalog price. At that price it will now have to go with me on all my future trips just because.........I will have to rig a spot in the boat where it can stay permanently even on portages yet be easily accessed. Orvis Nomad net |