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Landing nets: ask the fishery what it requires
Choose a landing net and fish-care equipment to match the fishery's rules and the fishing you plan to do.
Ask the venue which net size, material and supporting fish-care items it requires. Requirements can differ, and equipment suitable for small fish may be inappropriate for another venue. Learn handling with competent guidance before fishing independently.
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Check the head, handle and connection together. A large head is not useful if the handle is unsuitable for the bank or cannot support the intended use. Confirm transport dimensions and whether the joint can be assembled securely.
Inspect mesh and fittings for damage. Keep the net ready as instructed before fishing, rather than assembling it only when a fish needs landing. Follow venue directions for fish welfare throughout the session.
Plan cleaning and drying
Check fishery biosecurity instructions before moving equipment between waters. Cleaning and drying requirements help prevent carrying unwanted organisms or disease. Follow current official and venue guidance rather than inventing a quick chemical treatment.
Store nets separately from sharp tackle and keep the bag or sleeve clean. Replace damaged parts with compatible items only where the maker supports it.
Before buying
- Ask the fishery for its required specification.
- Check head, handle and connection compatibility.
- Learn landing and fish care with competent support.
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Fishing landing net
Choose for the intended fish and venue rules. Check mesh, dimensions and handle requirements as a complete system rather than buying the widest head available.
Landing net handle
Match the head connection and intended load. Length should suit safe access at the venue; extra reach is not permission to approach an unstable bank edge.
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- GOV.UK: rod fishing licences and permissions
Official licence and fishery-permission guidance for England and Wales, with links for Scotland and Northern Ireland. Check the exact location and participants before booking or buying tackle.
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