Long time visitor, need advise on a MFK sized fish net.

[Racersk]

OK crew, I have been a long time visitor but have been lurking on the FB groups lately like the rest of the lemmings.

I have a 24" long Giant Gourami and need to transfer her into a temporary tank and then back into a new 300G tank. Looking for a good net that will do little to no harm, but will fit my giant fish. I figure she'd around 28 ish pounds. Last time I borrowed a neighbors trout net, but would love a more permanent solution.

Pics are...


fish (Karen)
New tank
New stand
temp holding tank.

 

[Backfromthedead]

Just look for a fishing net at any sporting goods store for the most economical option.

If you want something durable and purpose built, look through pentair's online catalog. Maybe theres a short handle version of this thing somewhere.

Big Fish Net

This net has exaggerated width and depth to allow secure handling of large fish. Aluminum handle. Netting is 1 1/2" square mesh, heavy nylon, treated with green Net Guard preservative. A connecting block allows the handle to slide into the net frame for storage. Ships Ground in 2 boxes, one...

pentairaes.com

 

[jjohnwm]

Yep, landing nets sold in fishing tackle stores are your best bet, and come in a huge variety of bag sizes and handle lengths. The only caveat I would add is that I would never use one of the old-fashioned harsh, abrasive nylon nets when today you can easily find rubberized nets, which are far gentler and more fish-friendly as well as being almost tangle-free. Try one and you will never go back to nylon, either for your aquarium fish or your angling needs.

 

[troublesum]

As JJohn said the rubber nets are much better
At one time i had a 16in Oscar and i was scared to net him because i heard stories that there fins could get caught in the net and rip so the 3 times in 8years i had to move him i would use a pillow case