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

Sagerods : Not bad

Everything but the magnets are pretty good. I bought this from my local fly shop and at first it’s pretty nice and works well….. except for the magnets. They pull nice when retrieving the net but they can’t find each other when you try to connect them again. I have to use two hands to basically find both magnets, line them up and then make sure they connect evenly so it has a decent connection. Would be worth the money if they had better magnets in it, but I’d say it’s overpriced and you’re paying for the name on this one.

R M P : Four Stars

works well

Sagerods : Not bad

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

awsome

Harpua : Attaches great, another quality Fishpond product

Like others, I was hesitant to buy because of other negative reviews. The magnetic attachment piece on mine is incredibly strong and attaches back just fine.

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.

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.

Sagerods : Not bad

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

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….

DH : Five Stars

Nice net release finally a magnet that works!

Hurley : Five Stars

Love it....

Capt. Gizmo : These two just won't "hook up"!

Like other reviewers, I didn't have good luck with this system. I've tried numerous others, but wanted this one...yes...partly because of the nice looks...ya got me. The lanyard IS nice, and the rubber net attachment IS nice and secure and easy on your net's finish.

But...AND A BIG BUT IT IS...the magnets WILL NOT ENGAGE BLINDLY behind your back!! They also do NOT align when mated to each other. I'm critical because even the cheapest ones from SAM'S, here on amazon or eBay, DO mate correctly.

So, WHY do they not engage blindly? It's a matter of physics and a poor/sloppy design. There is too much play with the rubber holder and rings that attach the magnet to the net. So what happens, is the magnet flop over, thus hiding the magnetic surface. As we've discovered, it's virtually impossible for them to "hook up" without another helping hand!!

I've made my own, previous, attachment system that worked PERFECTLY, using a rubber wrap around the net, and then a couple very strong wire-ties to hold the magnet DIRECTLY to the net, without ANY rigs. The result was a rigid attachment that made the magnet face right side up, and mate with no problem once you got anywhere near it's partner.

Wish it was better designed...it's a nice looking, and well made product.

Mitchell Tarter : Perfect

Perfect for keeping my catch and release fish net from floating away while taking a photo of a big rainbow.

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