FishPond Nomad Emerger Net review and price compare 2025- fishinghub

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

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

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

Q:

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

Q:

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

Q:

How hard is it to get out of a pack

Answer: Not hard.

Q:

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.

Q:

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.

Q:

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.

Q:

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

Q:

Will this net work with the summit sling pack?

Answer: Yes

Q:

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.

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 : Sturdy

Durability

Richard Julian : Great net

Great net, lightweight with that extra reach that’s sometimes needed, fits my orvis sling pack perfect,I attached a lanyard from the bottom of the handle to the d ring on my pack works great,I highly recommend this net.

Rudy Lazard : Perfect fit

Everything...

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....

Tex : Fish On!

Great net. Gives you a little extra reach when bringing the fish in. Fits great in the Fishpond belt system.

Derek F. : Best net on the market

This is a badass net! Lightweight, durable and looks good too!

Richard Julian : Great net

Great net, lightweight with that extra reach that’s sometimes needed, fits my orvis sling pack perfect,I attached a lanyard from the bottom of the handle to the d ring on my pack works great,I highly recommend this net.

Pedro : TOO EXPENSIVE

Have not got to use it yet only downside is the price WAY TOO HIGH!

MM : Terrific net

My only criticism is that the beautiful coating scratched on my first trip.

Tom : Great net

Well built and easy to handle. Makes catch and release a breeze and non-traumatic. Got 2 magnetic lanyards (one for back of vest when hiking in, and one for front side of vest while fishing in stream) and they hold this net and allow me to switch back and forth easily. Longer handle on this net allows easy reaching out/down for a fish on the line.

AA : good value for money

The hoop shape is a really good design for smaller fish like stream trout or bluegill, but it is also big/strong enough to enjoyably and safely handle a 36 inch carp (tested).

It is light and the overall shape is very portable -- I like having a useful sized net without dragging a huge round hoop through the brush. It was obviously designed from the ground up by/for serious fishermen that pack in their gear.

Great design and quality materials, one of my favorite fishing items.

Ed Tomsic : Quality

Hi quality net. The size I was looking for.

Amazon Customer : Sturdy

Durability

Richard Julian : Great net

Great net, lightweight with that extra reach that’s sometimes needed, fits my orvis sling pack perfect,I attached a lanyard from the bottom of the handle to the d ring on my pack works great,I highly recommend this net.

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....

Kristi/Dustin : Buy in store

Product is shipped in a large box with nothing to prevent it from shifting. I would suggest buying straight from a store to avoid damage. Other than that, it feels great. I'll update once I've landed a few fish

EMac69 : Great net

I bought this for my husband and he loves it. Great quality!

FishPond Nomad Emerger Net review and price compare 2025

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Questions about FishPond Nomad Emerger Net

is the Emerger a midlength net?

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

How hard is it to get out of a pack

Is there an advantage to a black net vs clear?

Any sort of warranty?

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

What country are these manufactured in?

Will this net work with the summit sling pack?

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

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