Frabill Tangle-Free Wading Net | Specially Designed for Fly-Fishing | Available in Multiple Hoop Sizes and Net Depths review and price compare 2025

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Frabill | Trusted By Anglers Since 1938
Hoop Size: 13" x 18" | Fixed Handle Length: 7.5" | Netting Material: Tangle-Free Micromesh | Mesh: 3/16" | Net Depth: 13" | Includes: lanyard with clip to secure to fly vest or belt loop
Popular teardrop hoop shape to securely land catches | Fish-friendly tangle-free micromesh material provides enough strength to land fish while also reducing injury
Pursuit: Fly-fishing | Great for trout and other river/stream game fish

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Frabill Rubber Handled Trout Landing Net makes hauling trout into your kayak or float tube easy. Haul 'em in with ease! The Frabill Rubber Handled Trout Landing Net is designed specifically for serious wader, canoe, kayak and float tube trout fishing with a smaller more nimble size plus a sure-grip rubber handle for wet use. Built for serious fishin'!

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Item model number ‏ : ‎ 3671-P
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ July 24, 2017
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ PLANO MOLDING COMPANY
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07474NR7R

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Questions about Frabill Tangle-Free Wading Net | Specially Designed for Fly-Fishing | Available in Multiple Hoop Sizes and Net Depths

Using for large and small bass what size to get

Answer: If you get into 10+ pounders then the 13” X 18” is a good size. The 11” X 15” will get the job done on most of the 3-7 pounders. Good luck!

Answer: I have both. There isn't a huge difference in size. I generally like the larger one where bigger bass are around. Nice net!

Answer: the 17 x 22 is a good size net to handle large and smaller bass. It has served well as my Lake Erie Steelhead net also.

Answer: Get the smaller one, plenty large for any freshwater fish

Answer: I would look at 19"X25". You never know the big one will hit'

Is the netting made of rubber?

Answer: It seems that it's coated in rubber so it doesn't get tangled. It's a very nice net.

Answer: No it's not made of rubber, it's a really nice net.

Answer: The netting looks like a traditional fabric material (not sure whether natural or synthetic) that has been coated in a flexible synthetic coating that has the consistency of soft rubber. I like the performance of this material, as it doesn't end up getting caught in branches and underbrush so easily when I am exploring banks around lakes and streams. I haven't seen any problems for the fish I land, as they are always in good shape when I release them.

Answer: Yes. Its like traditional netting covered witj rubber

Answer: Yes

This net is supposed to be 13 inches deep not 9. So is it 9 or 13 inches deep?

Answer: The hoop is 13 x 9 and it is at least 13 inches deep

Answer: Yes it is 13 inches deep

Why have i got my net but i got all my other packages?

Will the handle fit in a normal rod holder?

Answer: Yes, should fit with no problem!

does it foat

What is the hoop size on this?

What is the overall length including handle and overall width. I want a small fly fishing net that is not too heavy as it hangs on my back.

Answer: This IS EXACTLY the net you'd wear on your back when wade fishing!

Answer: its not one you would want on your back. I bought it for my float tube.

Answer: It is 23" x 12"

How heavy is the net?

Answer: This is a very light weight net. This net is very solidly built. I will never go back to a wooden handle net again after I broken my Orvis $100 net.

Answer: Not heavy at all. I can’t weight it because I’d lost it about year ago.

How long is the handle of this net?

Answer: Mine measures 7”.

Does it sink or float?

Answer: Sink

Will it hold small or medium size minnows?

Answer: I believe so the mesh or holes are fairly small

Answer: We think yes. We took a photo with a penny in it. I’ll put it on a review to view.

Net size - Will Minnows swim out of mesh netting holes?

Answer: Yes small minnows will slip thru. The holes in the net is about 1" in size..... I hope this helps you ....

Answer: Is the netting made of rubber ?

Answer: The holes are pretty small.. I don't think the minnows will go thru

Answer: Not likely. The holes are each about the diameter of a pencil.

Answer: No that is not my experience the holes are too small.

How much does this net weigh?

Answer: It weighs the same as any other trout net of this size. Not heavy at all. Very well made and worth every penny.

Answer: About one pound

Is the netting rubber dipped?

Answer: Yes, it's a great net for steelhead.

Answer: It is indeed! Great net

Answer: Yes it is

Does this float?

Answer: No they do not float. There is an elastic band with a clip to attach it to your wading vest. We usually throw it over our shoulder and let it hand on our back. It's easy to relieve to bet your fish. We have used them for years with great success and have o my lost one when the clip must have become dislodged. Great net!!

Answer: It is kind of buoyant because of net but no, it sinks.

Does it fit the FishPond belt net slot?

This net is supposed to be 13 inches deep not 9. So is it 9 or 13 inches deep?

Answer: The hoop is 13 x 9 and it is at least 13 inches deep

Answer: Yes it is 13 inches deep

What is the hole size for this net? Thanks!

Answer: Holes seem to be about a 1/4 inch , just landed my first Rainbow with it. If using on a vest would recommend Booms Fishing MRC Magnetic Net Release Holder 1 pc . I put on D-ring on back below collar.

Answer: Opening of net is 17 1/4 inch by 13 1/8 inch. Overall length counting the handle is 26 inches.

Answer: The netting or mesh hole is hexagonal in shape and 1/4” across.

Answer: About 18 x 12

does the 19 x 25 include the handle?

Answer: Yes. Comes as pictured.

How wide is the net?

Is the net mesh or rubber?

Answer: it is rubber in order to prevent hook snags. Do not hesitate, just buy it.

Answer: It is rubber netting

Would this be good for a motor boat fisherman catching 5"-15" fish to use one-handed?

Answer: It would depend on the size of your boat and how deep your hull is. Its perfect for a kayak or small jon boat. As for the size of the fish, its a fine rubber coated nylon mesh that would be perfect for fish 5"-15". I use mine for river trout And it does just fine. It's about the same size as a racketball racket. 24" long with and 8" handle.

Answer: I would say yes. rod in one hand and net in the other for easy landing of fish.

Answer: I would be confident saying this net is pretty multi purpose. I personally use this net for my Kayak. It's netted a few Pike as well as Bass and Walleys... Enjoy!

Answer: I use mine in my 12' semi v and it works great.

Answer: I believe so. It's has a large net and opening. It feels very durable. I haven't used mine much yet but I do like it.

does it float?

Answer: No. It sinks very slowly, but does not float. I use it wading in the surf while fishing for salmon and steelhead along Lake Michigan or Superior. I keep it attached to my fishing vest with a magnetic clip. Excellent net. I have the net in two sizes for different conditions.

Answer: It does not float. It does come with a bungee type cord attached with a spring clip. I lost a fishing rod out on my kayak last year. Purchased a pack of foam rod floats to avoid repeating. You could use something like on the post to make it float

Answer: Tried mine out in watering tub. Net and hoop end will sink. Handle end floats slightly. Pretty sure that hoop end will rule in the end. Don't know if hoop tubing is sealed to trap air or not but bubbles came from end of handle while submerged. Will try real test in river this week if I get out.

Answer: no it doesn't

Answer: Sorry, have tested it - but by the looks of it I think the hoop is hollow so it should. I can tell you that it is light and works well.

Answer: Nope.

Does it float?

Answer: no it doesn't

Answer: Sorry, have tested it - but by the looks of it I think the hoop is hollow so it should. I can tell you that it is light and works well.

Answer: Nope.

Does it float?

Answer: no it doesn't

Answer: Sorry, have tested it - but by the looks of it I think the hoop is hollow so it should. I can tell you that it is light and works well.

Answer: Nope.

hoop size only is???

If you have a food scale or small accurate one, could you please weigh this net?

does anyone know how much this weighs by any chance?

Answer: I don't have a scale that goes that low but I'd guess maybe 12 ounces.

the mesh is made of rubber? i don't want a nylon or fabric net

Answer: It is coated in rubber, they are good nets just make sure you are getting the size you want

What size is the net?

Answer: It is big, but somehow doesn't get in the way. From the tip of the handle to the end it is 29". It measures 18" across at the widest point. I have netted several 20+ fish no problem.

Answer: Net area on mine is 22" long, 17" wide, and about 14" deep -- if this is still the same net I bought a few years ago. Frabill lists the specs as 22 / 17 / 13 (http://www.frabill.com/nets-accessories/trout-nets/3673.html). Not sure why the Amazon page has them at 22 / 17 / 9, unless they've made it shallower. Contact Frabill...

Answer: 17.5" width by 22" length. Absolute perfect size

Answer: 21" X 17"...I love this net!

Answer: 17" W X 22" L X 8" D

How is the cord attached to the handle? I would like to replace it with my own retractor. Is there an "eye" or something I could clip the retractor to

Answer: The doubled bungee cord goes through a hole in a plug that goes into the handle. The plug stays in the handle via a friction fit. It's easy enough to pry the plug out to replace the cord. (I did it to mine.)You should have no problem adding your own small eye or loop in place of the cord.

Answer: David,

Answer: I attach mine where the handle meets the net on my magnetic net release on the back of my waders. I've noticed if you're hanging it off your back and you go from the base of the handle you will trip over the net and it will get hung up alot.

Product reviews of Frabill Tangle-Free Wading Net | Specially Designed for Fly-Fishing | Available in Multiple Hoop Sizes and Net Depths

Austin tx : good kayak net

Very nice net, hooks don't get hung in fibers (rubber coated).. Only issue is the handle is a bit small diameter

Brett : Great net, frayed bungee -1 star

Really never got to use it because the bungee was almost completely frayed through from amazon. Disappointing but it is a reason to deduct 1 star, mostly because it seems to have happened to several people in the reviews of this same family of nets (different sizes). I will say this though, that net looks amazing! The material should be great around hooks AND fish. This thing is HUGE and DEEP! It may be a little large for some, especially in a kayak. Though if you're after big fish (cobia, etc), this is the one for you. I've seen there's even a bigger one! I had to send this one back, unfortunately, but since I did I've also decided to drop down to the 3672. I think it will be easier to manage in a kayak and big enough for slot Redfish, slot Trout, and slot Snook - the variety that I fish for. As for this one, the 3673, it would take a VERY big fish to fill this net. I would imagine it could hold a 3 ft fish, maybe more. It seems strong though I don't know what it would be rated for, certainly stronger than the cheap aluminum ones.

UPDATE: Okay, I decided to keep this one and simply fix the handle. I can tell Frabill that it's a material issue as to why the bungee seems to have issues. I drilled a hole from side to side in handle, cut off the bungee then retied through the new holes. The bungee the next day looked like it had broken internally in several spots. Very, very strange. Maybe from pulling the knot tight??? Anyway, I'll be replacing with a small piece of nylon rope and a carabiner. Nearly perfect net! BTW, 19" trout looks small in this net. LOL Frabill, call me. I have ideas. ;)

timothy.p.marchant : great economical net

Light weight net with comfortable grip. Had no problem getting hook out of net after fish threw it. Most nets with small holes have this problem but the rubber like coating on net prevented that

brian foley : Best Net

Great net for the $. Light, big, rubber coated and has smaller holes soo Lil brookies can’t fit through em! Best net around

jparti : Arrived on time. Looks great.

This net looks great, it feels like rubber. The little logo tags were not on where they should be, they were stuck to the bag so I krazy glued them back on. Lol otherwise this net looks high quality.

David A. : Good all purpose net.

Nice sized net for general freshwater bass and trout fishing from a canoe/kayak. Fine mesh and bag shape is easy on fish (to be released.) Floats if you drop it too. Mesh does tend to easily foul on treble hooks though. Otherwise it would be a 5.

Vireak M. : but inspecting and and feeling the net it feels like it will last me quite awhile

Net was received, it was packaged well inside. The net was exactly what i was looking for. Have yet to use it out on the lakes, but inspecting and and feeling the net it feels like it will last me quite awhile. Will update if anything odd occurs.

JM : Best net yet!!

I already had a net and was only buying this for its non-hooking ratings. Im glad I did, it's an excellent well made net and I recommend it.

Hoyt3417 : Great net

I love this net its mesh but its coated in like rubber I had this net for 3 years this year it broke it got caught on a tree limb while trout fishing but I got another one and I love it

Furb : This seems awesome!

Feels great in your hands, seems like it will not hurt fish, not too heavy, bulky, or large. Excited to use it!

Belinda : My kids like to try and catch minnows while they are wading

We got this net for our annual vacation to the beach. My kids like to try and catch minnows while they are wading. The net is very nice and not too heavy. Worked great.

JM : Best net yet!!

I already had a net and was only buying this for its non-hooking ratings. Im glad I did, it's an excellent well made net and I recommend it.

lwg : Nice net

I like the nice big size of it for the lunkers that I catch. :) Fish don't get tangle in the mesh. Would highly recommend it.

A. Kuhre : Superbly designed kayak fish net!

Net has a large opening, comfortable and sturdy handle and deep netting. Easily handle fish up to 28” in length or up to 10+ pounds. No problem using in the salt as there are no metal parts, except for an easily removal retaining clip attached to some bungee cord.

Wille : Great product large catch area and study plastic construction

Holiday gift for my son. Great product large catch area and study plastic construction.

John : Disappointed

Net hoop came bent and the elastic cord connected to the handle was partially cut. Bravo

Bluebird Boy : Quality product

Used it for scooping fish out of my live well. Works great. Well made.

John : Disappointed

Net hoop came bent and the elastic cord connected to the handle was partially cut. Bravo

Brolley : Best value out there.

This is exactly what I wanted, and perfect for my milk crate boating kit that I use in my 12' aluminum boat. When pricing out nets I was astounded at how expensive a basic landing net could be. This is the only net I've held that gives me the impression that it's worth more than it's price tag. The rubberized net makes it tangle proof, and the handle is made of a very grippy plastic.

The clip and lanyard are a little cheap, and the net is on the heavy side, but for my purposes, I couldn't be happier.

chris : This net is great. Had fish well over 30" fit no problem

Con: the screws are standard metal and rusted after 1st use. Replace with stainless screws!
Pros: Everything else! This net is great. Had fish well over 30" fit no problem. The material is good for the fish.
I love this net once the screws were replaced.

Dan LaVache : Failed at the end of it's first season

Started out great. Landed numerous Trout in my kayak with this. However, at the end of the first season with it, it failed on me. The mesh gave way and I lost a fish right through it.
looking for something sturdier now.

Sarah Casey : Affordable, sturdy, attractive.

Spend all you want. You won't find a better competition net

Amazon Customer : Great steelhead net

This is the best net I have used to land steelhead when wading in rivers. It is plenty big enough to net a 28" steelhead. Lightweight. I didn't like the elastic cord so I knotted it very short and cut off the excess and then added a magnetic net release. Otherwise a very good product.

Dan LaVache : Failed at the end of it's first season

L.M. Mo. : Great Steelhead wading net.

I use this net for Steelhead, its big enough to get your 25lbs fish in... No Problem!
Fits easy on the back of my wading jacket, I use magnetic release and I love this net.

Addison : Great trout net!

This is a great net for the price! Very good quality! I wish they made one about 25% smaller for a little bit less. I really don't expect to need a trout net this large in the area I live in.

Furb : This seems awesome!

Feels great in your hands, seems like it will not hurt fish, not too heavy, bulky, or large. Excited to use it!

Wolfgang St Croix : Just do it.

For the money, this net is excellent. Hooks don't get stuck. It's big. It's durable. It feels good in your hands. And when you catch that monster fish you weren't expecting, he/she will look you square in the eyes and thank you for the roomy accommodations.

Do yourself and the fish a favor - buy this net.

And if you aren't trying to catch big fish, buy one of the smaller ones. These things are the real deal. Especially at this price.

I just wish they made one with a longer handle......

thomas r. phipps : Way big

Ended up to big for wadding

William B. : Easy Scoop

Great net to easily handle fish gently. Good for fishing in wade streams.

John : Disappointed

Net hoop came bent and the elastic cord connected to the handle was partially cut. Bravo

JimmyG : Well Built

I landed fourteen trout in two days, hook removal was much easier as compared to my old mesh net. I should have bought the smaller net, but that is on me.

May Brown : Sturdy net that's gentle on fish

This net is great for catch-and-release fishing and I will be buying this product again in the future! It's a sturdy product with netting that is gentle on fish and the depth makes it easy to net salmon, excluding large king (Chinook) salmon. It's a great net but keep in mind that the handle is short. This can limit someone's ability to effectively net fish.

Queen Bee : ... it yesterday so I haven't used it but its sturdy, its nice and round to scoop up those ...

I just go it yesterday so I haven't used it but its sturdy, its nice and round to scoop up those fish. Im so excited I cant wait to use it. The whole transaction with this seller was so perfect and such fast delivery. I am very happy with this seller. Thank you

Buffalobwana : Did not improve my casting one bit

A bit disappointed that I’m not catching bigger fish, but if I did, I feel like this net would totally handle it. Five stars fer sure!

William B. : Easy Scoop

Great net to easily handle fish gently. Good for fishing in wade streams.

Deborah : Great net!

Loved this net, loads of room without the bulk of the 17" x 22" (which I now own because I lost the one this size).

A. Kuhre : Superbly designed kayak fish net!

Hyosin : best landing net

Good price and best quality.
Good grip with soft rubber
Very light, so not tired..
Very strongly recommend!

Amazon Customer : Great net. First fish I hauled in with it ...

Great net. First fish I hauled in with it was a 25" walleye and this net was more than big enough to easily get the fish in the opening of the net. If I got another one I would probably get the smaller version, I didn't realize it was so big. Very high quality, good rubber net that hooks never get stuck in and a nice handle.

Alexander Perales : Five Stars

This is a big ass net that can fit some big ass fish.

Amazon Customer : Great, sturdy net

Purchased this for my 5 year old nephew. Was afraid it would be too big for his hands, but he loved it. Appears to be very well built and sturdy. Would buy again.

Greg Jordan : Nice size net, but not bulky

Perfect for my kayak fishing trips

JM : Best net yet!!

I already had a net and was only buying this for its non-hooking ratings. Im glad I did, it's an excellent well made net and I recommend it.

lwg : Nice net

I like the nice big size of it for the lunkers that I catch. :) Fish don't get tangle in the mesh. Would highly recommend it.

thomas r. phipps : Way big

Ended up to big for wadding

Dirte : Big net makes for easy handling of fish without stressing them out

Big net makes for easy handling of fish without stressing them out. I thought this thing would be unwieldy but it hasn't hung up anymore than my former smaller net. Love this thing. Only bad thing is being that it is so big if you take a picture of your fish in the net it makes them look smaller :)

Derek E : Nice net.

This net is nice and lightweight. Nets Steelhead just fine. I got the magnetic net release for it and it fits nice on the back.

Sarah Casey : Affordable, sturdy, attractive.

Spend all you want. You won't find a better competition net

David Powelstock : Good net, bad cord

A very nice net. Amazingly, mine arrived with the cord frayed, as many other reviewers have experienced. In fact, on mine the cord was almost completely severed. What kind of crazy quality control failure is this?! Srsly. I was planning to replace the cord with an eye screw anyway, in order to attach it to a retractor. Otherwise, I would have returned it.

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