FishPond Nomad Emerger Net review and price compare 2024

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Product overview

Size	32” Length
Color	Rainbow
Brand	FishPond

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Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass composite
Waterproof/weatherproof & buoyant
Clear Rubber Net
32” Length
Weight with rubber bag - 430g or .95lbs

product description

Nomad nets are made using a mixture of carbon fiber and fiber glass. The result is a very lightweight and durable net. Nomad nets are built for the conditions that prevail where great fishing exists; they are waterproof, UV protected, and float like a cork. All Nomad nets come standard with a rubber bag. Carbon Fiber & Fiberglass compositeWaterproof/weatherproof & buoyantClear Rubber NetRiverKoat finish (Rubberized paint for the greatest grip when wet)Tinted Carbon weave32” LengthWeight with rubber bag - 430g or .95lbs9.8”W x 18.8”L Head

product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15 x 10 x 1 inches; 0.16 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ August 5, 2016
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Fishpond
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08RDVJ867

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Questions about FishPond Nomad Emerger Net

is the Emerger a midlength net?

Answer: No, it is more of a hand net.

Answer:

Answer: Yes. It is about 32 inches in total length. Net section is a 20 inches long by 10 inches wide. Handle is about 12 inches long.

Answer: It is 32 inches long

What are the dimensions of this net? overall length? width? net length? depth of net?

Answer: The dimensions should be on the Fishpond website. As a long time fisherman, it's the best one I've ever had (i've owned two, my first one floated away while I was fighting a rainbow)- It has the depth to securely hold a two foot + fish and the reach to go out and net those difficult ones when you don't have someone to net it for you. I've used it from a raft, although a longer handle would be better in that situation. This net would be at home in all Rivers and Lakes in North America unless you were targeting pike/muskie, giant steelhead, or maybe 30 inch rainbows in Alaska. I'm a fan!

Answer:

Answer: Go to fish pond website

How hard is it to get out of a pack

Answer: Not hard.

Is there an advantage to a black net vs clear?

Answer: I think it is more for aesthetics. What I have read is the clear net will not frighten the fish like a black net can - that is if your worried about scaring a fish that has a hook in its mouth. Either way this is an excellent net.

Any sort of warranty?

Answer: We honor all manufacturers warranties, has long as the defect(s) are not caused by misuse of product. Please see Fishponds warranty policy on their official website for further info.

Answer: Not sure but based on the materials used, I wouldn't think you would need one. It is extremely durable. You will not be disappointed. Also, the additional reach is a huge plus. I carry on my back wading, it is about as long as you would want for wading. I had a smaller net and would lose a few fish when netting because I had to get them really close, not the case anymore. Haven't lost a fish with this net.

Does this net include the clear rubber or the black rubber net?

Answer: The "River Armor" series come with black rubber nets.

Answer: This is going to be black.

What country are these manufactured in?

Answer: While all design and development happens in Denver, CO, the actual manufacturing is done in China.

Answer: Colorado Usa

Will this net work with the summit sling pack?

Answer: Yes

Does anyone have experience w this net in Saltwater? Thx!!

Answer: I do not but I cannot imagine there would be any adverse affect from saltwater use. Carbon fiber frame and plastic netting.

Product reviews of FishPond Nomad Emerger Net

Colin T Forkin : Quality net

Excellent net!

Big DoG : Good reach, depth, sturdiness

This is my second Nomad Emerger, and the only reason it's my second one is because my last one fell out of my wading belt while I was fighting a large rainbow trout, which I had to grab like a bass. It floated away and is probably in the Gulf of Mexico now. Always been a fan of this net, the extra reach is helpful, will work in a boat, or when you are trying to net a fish for a buddy. If you do get into some truly large fish, the depth of the net captures them. I've had multiple two foot trout in there. Often times I've used this net as a big of a hiking stick when coming up steep banks, and yes, it's strong enough to do that. It IS expensive, but in my opinion worth the price. I think this is a net you could use for 5+ fishing seasons without repair.

Rudy Lazard : Perfect fit

Everything...

Mike Swatsworth : Great net

Worth every penny. Perfect length to tuck in your wading belt

Dixie Carter : Awesome net

My husband loves this net. We were wasting money buying the cheaper nets. Hopefully this one will last I'll let you know if it doesn't.

Amazon Customer : Quality Net

Light weight and good quality materials. Four stars because of the high price. Hope it will last several years of use.

Dixie Carter : Awesome net

My husband loves this net. We were wasting money buying the cheaper nets. Hopefully this one will last I'll let you know if it doesn't.

L. Scott : Top notch

I bought this for my husband. He has been wanting this net for years. He is a very experienced and knowledgeable fly fisherman and if this is his go-to net, then that in itself should speak volumes.

BisonHiker : Best net hands down! Epic!

Best fishing net I’ve ever used and probably the last one I’ll ever need! Amazing quality by the Fishpond folks! Lightweight, durable and it floats! Couple this with the confluence net release and it’s a perfect match! Some think it’s pricey but I feel it’s the best net for the money and I know I’ll have this the rest of my life on the rivers! Absolutely worth every dollar!!

Tindall Knives : Great net

Ultra light, works great! Love the net!
The net has proven to be durable. I’ve been fishing a beaver pond a lot for Brook trout and setting the net down on the pile of sticks it tends to get snagged every once and a while but holds up well to hard use!

BisonHiker : Best net hands down! Epic!

Anthony S. : Awesome

Pricey but worth every penny! Built well will last a long time super light.pairs well with my fishpond summit sling pack. Most of the time I forget I have it it's so light.

JDK : Great net! Excellent Quality but Overpriced.

Great net, lightweight, sturdy - great all round net for everything but the biggest fish. Excellent quality - and it better be given the price! Got what I paid top notch for ...

Anthony S. : Awesome

Pricey but worth every penny! Built well will last a long time super light.pairs well with my fishpond summit sling pack. Most of the time I forget I have it it's so light.

Bretton : Durable (see review) and will hold any size trout you're likely to catch.

I've only had the Nomad Emerger net for a little over a year but I've fished with it about 80+ days over that time and definitely put it through it's paces. It's been with me and netted trout/bass in Arizona, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. It's helped me safely catch and release my personal best trout multiple times. The beauty of it is if there's anyone remotely close by you can flag them down while you use the net as a holding tank of sorts so you can get those hero fish shots and not hurt the fish while it revives in the water. I've had small 6" Brook trout and monster browns in the net and being able to keep the fish in the water while you remove the hook (instead of it slapping around on the rocks like I see a lot of folks doing) makes me feel like I'm doing my part to protect the resource and give someone else a chance to catch the same fish sometime later. It will hold pretty large trout/bass. A 26" trout or 7lb bass would probably start to push the limits of it's capabilities though. That said, those fish are far and few between (for me at least, as I've never caught a 26"+ trout/7lb+ bass but have come close and the net felt like it was close to maxing out).

As for the durability, the frame of the net is super tough and rigid. It does get scuffs and battle scars which is to be expected and gives the net character. It should last quite a while if you take care of it and don't run it over with your truck as I did. I had a lapse in judgment recently and forgot that I'd placed my Fishpond Thunderhead sling (with my net/fly boxes in it) next to the passenger side of my truck. Backed out of a parking spot and thought I was running over a rock and kept on going. Well the pack thankfully didn't explode but a few fly boxes did. The net had a big crack on both sides of the net ring but surprisingly still felt sturdy. I bent it a bit to test it and continued to catch fish with it for a few more days. Then as I was hiking a few days later it snagged on a tree branch and snapped, rendering it useless. Still, pretty good after being run over by a full sized truck. Snagging on tree branches is actually a fairly common thing that happens to me when I carry the net. I'm 6'3" and the net rides just above my head on my sling pack most of the time so I can reach back and grab it and while the frame failed because it had been run over (I wouldn't worry about the frame snapping like mine did), it's the net its self that takes more of a beating. If the net snags there's a decent chance that it'll break that link where it snagged. I've fished with a few guides and they all have the Nomad nets and their net baskets are so beat up that they only function for large fish, the small/medium sized ones slip through the holes easily. That said, replacing the basket itself is fairly cheap and after watching a video on how to replace it, reasonably easy.

All that said, after I broke the net I went and purchased an emergency replacement (cheap wood one with a short handle) to get me by on the rest of my fishing trip. I really missed the the reach,
feel, look and functionality of the Nomad Emerger net. I've purchased a second Emerger net now because I just can't go without it. Do yourself (and the fish) a favor and get one.

sometime shopper : Well worth the money

Started with a cheap wood frame - nylon mesh net when I first started fly fishing, moved on to a wood frame plastic net and then "graduated" to the Fishpond net when the wood one finally gave out. Had several friends who had the shorter version of this same net (Nomad hand net) and they recommended the Emerger - it's a little more expensive ($20 or so) but the extra length is perfect for the fly fishing I do - wading in streams in NC mountains for trout (especially as I get older and getting down those last few inches to net a fish gets harder - or is it getting back up from those last few inches?!). The extra length works well for me for netting fish close in, and I find it is a great length to clip to either my waist or my backpack without dragging in the river or brush. Seems very well made and much lighter than my wooden version. Holes in net are also smaller at the bottom than my old net which I like (I had a few smaller fish wriggle through those which made getting them off the hook and released quickly an added burden - along with untangling the live after) and it looks like it is an easy switch out should the net wear out - although, it seems well enough made it'll last several seasons before needing it (I probably fish 10-15 times in fall and same again in spring).

Overall, very pleased with it, light, well made and well thought out product (in terms of size of basket, net, length etc). My only real concern was with losing it - which is why I also bought a locking caribenar for both ends of the magnetic net attachment I use. Worth the money, wish I'd invested and bought one earlier on in my fly fishing life....

BisonHiker : Best net hands down! Epic!

Dixie Carter : Awesome net

My husband loves this net. We were wasting money buying the cheaper nets. Hopefully this one will last I'll let you know if it doesn't.

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