FishPond Confluence Net Release - Fly Fishing review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	FishPond
Item Weight	0.25 Pounds
Item Dimensions LxWxH	13 x 10 x 1 inches

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8lb magnet pull force
12 coil expands to 96
Rubber strap to attach to top or bottom of net
A must have with any net
Attach to your belt or vest

product description

Don’t chase your net down the river. Protect it with the Confluence magnetic net release retractor from Fishpond. 11lb magnet pull force12” coil expands to 96”Rubber strap to attach to top or bottom of netA must have with any netAttach to your belt or vest

product details

Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 13 x 10 x 1 inches; 4 Ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ CNR-L
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2015
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ FishPond
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00TUT8RMU

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Questions about FishPond Confluence Net Release - Fly Fishing

11 or 12 pound real ease which is it?

Answer: 8lb magnet pull force

What weight does the magnets support up to?

Answer: - 8lb magnet pull force

Answer: My net release is attached to a midsized net which is about 2lbs, however the magnet is an 8lb pull force.

Answer: Fishpond specs say it's an 8lb pull force, and in our experience, it easily holds all of the small to mid-size fishpond nets with ease.

Product reviews of FishPond Confluence Net Release - Fly Fishing

dave clouse : Good Product

Great quality. Cord works great and always keeps it form. Magnets very powerful.

Kilmore : Excellent item...

Solid construction, well thought out attachment hardware, a good item for your kit.

Greg : This is a good magnet/leash combo

This is a good magnet/leash combo. I would have rated it 4 or 5 stars, but the magnet is actually TOO strong for my backpack/net and it makes it awkward to pull and release. If you have a larger net and/or hike rough terrain where your net may snag or dislodge, this is the leash for you

Bryan : Magnet holds tight for me, but I worry about how rugged the plastic coil is.

I have had no issues so far with this, even though I was a little hesitant to purchase based on the reviews. It holds my net just fine and I don't seem to have to an issue getting it linked back up with one hand. The machined magnetic part is quality, but the plastic coil part is questionable over the long term. It could easily be replaced with another one if needed, but I would hate for it to fail at the wrong time while on the water. It looks like all of these use a similar quality coil so I may be overthinking this. Time will tell.

As for price... of course it is grossly overpriced! Fishpond holds a trademark on grossly overpriced fly gear, but it is what it is. I am hoping like many of my other Fishpond products, this is a "buy once, cry once" product.

Fool me once : Hardware is cheap

I don’t know what’s been happening to fishpond lately but two years ago I bought this net leash and it was amazing! I decided to get a second and first time using the leash ring straightened like a cheap slinky when I grabbed my net… I have replaced the ring with a sturdy after market one, but two years ago fishpond was the best… now, shoddy components, lousy floatant holders, what is going on….

Cutler Dunn : Very Strong Magnet

I have bought 3 new nets already because the bungee string on my old nets would snap and the net would float away. I bought this in hopes I wouldn’t have to buy another net for a while and save myself from more frustration of losing another. Right when I opened the packaging, I knew it was high quality. The magnet is very strong and holds my pretty heavy wooden net to my back on my sling pack. The rubberized cord stretches more than far enough to net a fish on my own and. This magnetic release is lit ????!! I recommended it to all my fishing buddies

K.D. : Plastic folder piece and coil rock, magnet sucks.

While the plastic foldover leash is fantastic for an attachment point, the magnet is pretty lackluster. For behind the back connections, you're pretty much S.O.L. This magnet is very strong once seated but impossible to connect unless you hold both pieces 1" or less apart. It also doesn't alwasy seat just right.The plastic foldover piece and the lanyard both work great. I used my old SF magnet to replace this magnet and now have a great system!

Greg : This is a good magnet/leash combo

K.D. : Plastic folder piece and coil rock, magnet sucks.

Kilmore : Excellent item...

Solid construction, well thought out attachment hardware, a good item for your kit.

Long Beach Bass : Strong magnet - works perfect for my net.

Outstanding - it works great.

Eric Powers : First off I love every thing fishpond makes

First off I love every thing fishpond makes, I have my fishpond Vest filled with their tools but this one not so much. the magnets are strong and the look good, the cord stays out of the way anuff. but no matter what I have tried I can not get the magnets to connect with out using both hands. it can be a real pain in rough water. so if tend to carry you net on your back the traditional way you may end up cursing this thing out. but you'll look good doing it.

Jon M. : Do not use with Fishpond Summit sling

I got this thinking I could attach it to my Summit sling pack, but the attachment point hangs too low. With the net attached it hams well below my waste and into the water. It also leaves the net in a precarious position when you rotate the pack to your front to access it. This seems better suited for a vest. Also, the magnet is VERY strong. It takes some effort to pull your net off.

GrooveColo : Great looks don't mean everything...

Like others, I found the magnets extremely strong. I too had a little trouble with hook up. The magnets are inserted into the housing (green) and the lip between the two magnets is tight and forms an excellent edge and seal. For the blind hookup to happen (as in life), the edges need to be a bit more blunt and forgiving. I also found the rings not quite strong enough to provide for the quick and sudden yank that one does when netting the big one.

The rubber gasket for wrapping around the hoop end of your net is a nice touch. It helped in position the magnet for easier hookup.

For Fishpond and the price point, I was expecting more.

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