Landing nets

[Bob Thompson]

I have been using a cradle to land bigger Muskies for quite a few years now and about to change to a large hoop type net as many people are and I like a type I have seen on some of the TV shows. It is a large hoop with a cut down front section to aid in scooping the fish into the net and has coated mesh and a long handle. I recently saw Pete Maina use it on one Muskie segment. The Musky Shop and other Muskie supply shops don't show this and I don't know if it is a Beckman, a Frabill or a Stidham or other. Does anybody know where I can find it and lets have your input on what you use and like. Thanks much, Bob

[Steve Viltoft]

This is the Frabil Kwik Cradle. They are, unfortunately, no longer made. (It almost seems like they became more popular after they started making them!).

We have used ours for 3 years and really like it. You might be able to pick a stray one up at some tackle shop, or else second hand.

Good luck!

Steve Viltoft