How I Set Up My Landing Net

[@jeffduran7422]

Hey TFF, clever set up with those magnets and the different grab positions. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

You’re welcome 👍

[@loydtruss]

Great video. I use the retractable method only from my back and at my shoulders, which works well: I hadn't considered placing a magnet on my side until watching this video. Thanks for sharing

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hopefully it helped.

[@cs1089]

I just tried your net setup (with a net from your shop) and it works great. Big improvement over my old setup. Thank you for the great video!

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

cs1089 glad you liked it.

[@joshfriedman1461]

Damn--you look prepared for anything. Impressive. Definitely a video on your pack/bag/lanyard set up would be great

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

We'll plan on a back/lanyard video down the road.

[@danofromsano]

I switched to this setup last year after seeing it in some of your other videos. It has worked great for me. I didn't have multiple magnets though. Those will be added into my system immediately. Thanks for another great tip.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

danofromsano hope it helps you out on the water.

[@troymachamer9011]

Thanks for sharing! I have all the parts needed just not used the same way, but I will be giving it a try...Look forward to seeing more!

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Troy Machamer hope it helps you on the water.

[@jodypower4606]

Those gear keepers are slick I get asked about mine all the time on the river. Another good accessory is the belt rod holder I think O'pros is the brand

[@benfranks6375]

I transferred my system to your technique and love it! Thanks much!

[@jfc8997]

Clever idea to have 3 Magnets . Tk to share

[@akintomeatloaf]

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Glad it helped

[@CrazyAboutFlyFishing]

This is great, I will be trying this once I source a net retractor.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

We have the Gear Keeper net retractor in the video in our shop.

[@CrazyAboutFlyFishing]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 I'll have a look, didn't think you would ship to NZ.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@CrazyAboutFlyFishing we do

[@CrazyAboutFlyFishing]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 great thanks

[@walkdawg216]

You should do a setup vid for your bags you bring to the stream on a typical day of fishing

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

We'll add that one to the topic list.

[@icksterbooth]

the difference between your competition and "just having a day on the river" set ups would be interesting too

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

icksterbooth for me there really isn’t a difference. I fish each day with the same rigs I would use in competition given the water type I’m facing.

[@icksterbooth]

I guess that saves you a video 😜

[@icksterbooth]

Love the book BTW, it gave me the high-sticking-bugs bug.

[@sonnymolina8748]

Thank you so much for sharing your video this was so helpful Awesome tip

[@dirkhedlund7305]

Very helpful video, looking forward to the next post.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Dirk Hedlund thanks

[@ReversePeople]

New sub and I’m really enjoying your channel. This vid was super informative. Could you do one (or maybe even a series) on your gear setup as a whole - bags, clothes, gear, glasses, etc.? As someone new to fly fishing, that would be very helpful. Great channel. Thanks so much for sharing.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

It's definitely on the list for a future video. Thanks for watching

[@ReversePeople]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Awesome! Thanks again!

[@olovikka]

Very clever, have to set it up same way

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I've changed a lot about my fishing setup in the last few years but this is one thing that has remained pretty much the same. Its still the best way I've found to set up my net.

[@irideaduck939]

Last Saturday I was a bit frustrated with my net as it kept falling to my right behind my back and I want it on my left side, ... when I got home I played with how it attached and ended up with the similar configuration, using the same retractor (purchased from you) and magnetic. Look forward to trying it out this week.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Hope it works out for you.

[@irideaduck939]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Have been out twice now on the river with the new net set-up, much improvement!

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@irideaduck939 Glad it has worked for you.

[@darylgoulet4966]

Very helpful! Thank you!

[@johnkinsfather64]

Am going to test this set-up this week as have never liked the hanging from the neck banging around model.

[@pierevojzola9737]

Hi, I have given up on magnets as in our rivers have a lot of volcanic black iron sand that covers the magnets in no time. So, if you are thinking about fishing in NZ, give a thought to other ways of netting your fish. We use a long handled telescopic folding net that we carry in a sheath on our wading belts, it may take a little longer to deploy but the net is always there!

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I've fished NZ twice. Haven't had any issues.

[@pierevojzola9737]

Tactical Fly Fisher, Hi you must have fished the South Island, the North Island volcanic plateau hosts the great Taupo lake, the rivers that flow into it as well as those lakes and rivers of the Bay of Plenty. The are stretching from East to West of this plateau and it is covered with this black sand. There is so much of it that the western beaches are black sand beaches! I have fished most of this country over the past 50 years, I came here to go hunting and fishing and have not yet had my fill! its just an observation of an old man, so take it or leave it, but I know what I will be using next week.

[@jamespayne4759]

what make and model is your sling pack.?? Also, where con I buy the Orvis retriever and extra magnets ?? Jim Payne, Charlotte, NC.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

James, it’s a fishpond pack but I’ve switched to an Umpqua Steamboat sling since. We have the umpqua pack, the gear keeper, and the magnets available at www.tacticalflyfisher.com

[@anthonyb764]

Very helpful thank you

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Glad it helped. Happy Fishing.

[@jonwaite1601]

Just got your net. I'll definitely set it up per your instructions here for the UMPQUA LEDGES 650 WAIST PACK that I have (which you sell and use). But - maybe this is a newer tweak - that net handle has a REALLY weak magnet setup on the end of it. I mean, it barely holds the net to anything, much less a retractor! Anyway - I'll just bypass it with the paracord you used and a Gear Keeper. But I was just wondering - why go to all the trouble of wrapping Maxima mono and tape (like racquet or bicycle handle bar tape you suggested) to secure that paracord loop - as opposed to just drilling a hole thru the handle and looping it through that?

[@ringojsp.sanchex6953]

Ur are very pragmatic with ur net set-up 👍

[@inoiccaf]

I really like your videos. I do have one question, how to quickly and safely net a large trout in fairly fast moveing water? I fish in NZ each year and really struggle to get a 4-5lb trout to the net when the water is swift!! I know you should get it upstream but that is easier said than done (particularly when they realise they can use the water flow to strip line from you and take off downstream!). I have broken several rod tips trying to get the fish into the net as well as having them shoot off at the last second and break off. Thanks Adrian

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I have a separate video on 5 tips for landing trout. You should watch it. I've been using those techniques in NZ currently without an issues.

[@garymeeks1681]

Great video! What are you using to attach the magnet to the net so it swivel like it does? Thanks

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I normally use 1/4” paracord to tie the magnet to the net and then I make sure to singe the knot well.

[@sootyolive1]

Great tips, can you recommend a net?

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@sootyolive1 we sell a Tactical Fly Fisher net in our shop that I use. We have a restock of the regular size on a boat currently making its way to us. The large size is similar to what I have in this video.

[@sootyolive1]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Thank you!

[@barryschreiber5436]

I like your net. What kind is it?

[@stephencifka4629]

Really helpful info, what an effective net setup. Also, what head buff are you wearing? Looks really comfortable.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Stephen Cifka it’s an actual Buff brand in desert camo I think.

[@traildust92]

A discussion of sling pack vs hip pack vs no pack vs fly box in a shirt pocket would be interesting!!

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I’m probably not the one to lead that discussion. The minimalist versus everything in the kitchen sink approach when in the water is an eternal debate. We all find where we are most comfortable. Given my competition background and pursuits, I like to be prepared for lots of situations and tend to pack a lot. Everyone has to find where they are most comfortable in that regard though.

[@joemarquez1201]

Great tip thank you

[@bubbas63]

Good info ....what kinda sling u have and where can I get them kinda magnets

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Look in the video description. I share the link for where to get the net retractor and magnet in our shop.

[@Simonfnp]

Yo great vid, What kind og sling bag is that ?

[@4492573]

If you could only take one. Hip pack or sling pack ? Thank you.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@4492573 I now wear a chest pack.

[@nbe386]

Please let us know what all your bags are in this video as it seems you are wearing; a sling pack, waist pack, and chest pack. Thanks

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

So… just getting started. This may be common, but are you using your waist pack strap as your wading belt?

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Yes I wear a waist pack so I never wear a wading belt. The waist pack will dig the waiting belt into your hips and it gets uncomfortable in my experience.

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 also looks like a good way to add a few “ to the inseam.

[@andrewmcgaha9629]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 if I could be allowed one more. If not for your shoulder, which chest pack is the go to for professionals - since the WJ is unobtanium? Umpqua is the one I see the most.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@andrewmcgaha9629 I’m now wearing the Umpqua overlook and with the hip pack it works for my shoulder. It’s also a great pack.

[@RGJR02]

You should do a video on the Thomas and Thomas contact.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Rudy Gurule we probably will eventually.

[@ColorfulCOFlyFishing]

What brand and model is your hip pack

[@toni4529]

What net is that?

[@fst96max]

what knot do you use when tying the paracord to the handle with mono?

[@kirkturner1798]

Great video, what net is that?

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

It's one I picked up in Slovenia back in 2012. It doesn't have a brand so I'm not sure actually.

[@traildust92]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 I have found a "Ranger" net at Dicks Sporting Goods that is very similar if not that very net. Google "Ranger Nets and Michigan"...... Abour 20 bucks - awesome!

[@natalie9175]

The Gear Keeper/Orvis Net Retractor definitely does not have a 12 lb retraction force. The packaging even states 12 oz on it (as does Gear Keeper's webpage - gearkeeper.com/industries/fly-fishing/fishing-net-retractors/fishing-landing-net-retractor-snap-clip/). I tested it (the Orvis branded one - www.orvis.com/p/gear-keeper-net-retractor/4P41) with a Rising Fish Stubby Lunker net with XL (deep) bag. The total weight of that net is heavier than your average net, but still weighs in at under 2 pounds (1.8 pounds exactly). This retractor is not even close to holding that net up.

[@jp410]

Thanks for this video. I'm wondering, is the retraction tension so strong that it pulls the net back on its own (like nippers on a zinger)? Or would you be able to let go of a floating net with a fish in it? I'd prefer the latter situation, but I'd like to know before I order.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

The retractor has a lot of tension. Trust, you’ll want that. However, there is a switch on the retractor that locks it so it won’t retract until you want it to. There is also a buckle that unclips easily so you can attach or detach the net.

[@namo80]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 could you please tell me the name of the retractor? Been looking everywhere here in Sweden/europe without any results. Just to verify, that retractor does have the force to pull the net in right?

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@namo80 I use the Gear Keeper net retractor which is also sold by Orvis. It does have the power to pull in my net.

[@brendhanwood8750]

What’s your setup for the water bottle holder on your FP lumbar pack? Thanks

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I have a water bottle holder like the new Umpqua one we just added to our site. You can find it at the link below. You should be able to connect it to whichever pack you have with a little rigging if the attached straps don't do the trick. www.tacticalflyfisher.com/umpqua-zs2-water-bottle-holder/

[@deeem-tee799]

What size net is that? Total length? Thank you

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

It's the large size of this net. www.tacticalflyfisher.com/tactical-fly-fisher-rubber-mesh-net/

[@Troutaholic1961]

What type net and size

[@m40_kid70]

what are you using to attach the magnets to the hoop and packs, i tend to loose half a set of mine due to the rings failing after about a season tops if that

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

M40_Kid I use parachute cord. You can see it in the slow motion clip.

[@jimcastillo8950]

Hello, what is the size of the net ? thanks

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

I believe it is a 17" x 22" net. It is similar in size to the Soldarini net that I am now using that we carry in the shop. www.tacticalflyfisher.com/soldarini-competition-expert-net-rubber-mesh/

[@Ryan-yp7zb]

Why do you use that net over say the Nomad FP nets?

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

1. It’s dramatically lighter and much easier to carry. 2. Fish don’t roll around it as much and tangle themselves in multi-fly rigs. 3. It has a deep bag that fish can recover in comfortably if I’m getting a camera ready. 4. Nomads and other rubber nets can act like a trampoline and launch fish out of the net when they flop. 5. It’s a lot less expensive.

[@Ryan-yp7zb]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Awesome! Thanks for the replies and taking the time to reply. I appreciate that a lot. I just ruined a very cheap net in some bushes hiking last weekend on the Deschutes, so it's time for an upgrade and I'm doing a lot of research. I do like the FP, but I'm not sure about the price, and I'm in Oregon so that deep net one you have looks great if I land a larger fish. And I hike/backpack a lot, so I am always thinking about weight. Also, thanks for your reply on the leader formula video. I am finding myself more and more annoyed with manufactured leaders, it's driving me nuts. I loved that video and took some notes and excited to try those out. I have a bunch of Maxima material already. I just need some tippet rings and then I'm ready to go.

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

@@Ryan-yp7zb we have a TFF and a Soldarini rubber coated mesh net in our shop you should take a look at. I’ve switched to the Soldarini net since this video.

[@Ryan-yp7zb]

@@tacticalflyfisher3817 Nice one! I didn't even know you had a shop. Looks like you sell fly tying material as well. I just have steelhead black wooly bugger material. I'll be putting in an order soon. Thanks a ton!

[@Hyrumificationable]

What are the dimensions of your net? Frabill has 4 size options haha

[@tacticalflyfisher3817]

Hyrum Peterson my net is 17”x21”

[@douglasrandall6737]

Smart

[@steelhead6368]

omg tactical it is. Can you even fish with all that hanging off your body? lol Not trying to be rude or anything. Just found your channel and noticed you got a fly shop hanging off your body.

[@Heywoodthepeckerwood]

My grand papi and I used to fly fish with a rod, real and fishing krill. A net is definitely a great idea but other than that, Shits kinda gotten out of hand.