who uses a frabill hiber net?

[thordoggydog]

I see frabill makes a net that slides in the handle. Who has one? It looks slick and would take up way less room. I don't know if I like the netting material for crankbaits though.

[teamlund]

I have looked at them but they seem alittle cumbersum. I think its just alot nicer being able to pick the net off the floor and net the fish.

[SJD]

I started using one last year. There is a slight learning curve but once your used to it it's great. Couple times a year shoot some lube into the slot on the handle and as long as you have the slot up for deploy & stow with the net hanging correctly your all set. The netting isn't too bad for catching hooks. I have a Ranger 620 and keep it stored where the rod ramp is. Not having that neting always catchig reels andd peoples feet is worth it IMO.

[T Mac]

IMHO, Frabill has really come on strong in the past few years.
They have come out with some really neat stuff, good quality, and affordable.
That "hiber-Net" looks good to me.
I'd like to try one
I am not Frabill Pro-Staff ......but I could be easily bought


PS: My wife and I won a Frabill "Conservation Series" (extendable) net, last weekend.
It replaced my old standby (DotLine w/ Beckman bag).

[dmel]

I love mine, it works great

[teamlund]

Originally Posted by T Mac

IMHO, Frabill has really come on strong in the past few years.
They have come out with some really neat stuff, good quality, and affordable.
That "hiber-Net" looks good to me.
I'd like to try one
I am not Frabill Pro-Staff ......but I could be easily bought


PS: My wife and I won a Frabill "Conservation Series" (extendable) net, last weekend.
It replaced my old standby (DotLine w/ Beckman bag).

kind of off topic but I have a extendable frabil also....Great unit, not sure what its called but its hook proof netting and shrinks down to about 5 ft and stretches out to almost 10 ft i think.....All i know is that is a fricken long landing net!

[boec0020]

Second season with mine. I really like how it can be stored in the rod locker. Once you get it broke in, it works great.

[ffishman]

I looked at one when they first came out. Looked like a piece of junk, so I passed on it. Maybe they improved since then.

[teamlund]

Seemed like they would be pretty usless when trolling. As they have a smaller hoop and dont reach very far.....

[I_Just_Fish]

I bought one a while back. Only time I've used it was while trolling cranks. If you don't mind spending a few minutes getting the hooks out of the net every time you land a fish it's a good net. I emailed frabill about this and they acted as if they could care less. Won't buy another, but it is a cool idea. fits nice in a storage locker and looks good laying in the boat. Just sucks about the netting.