FishPond Nomad Emerger Net review and price compare 2025

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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

branbry : Fine Quality Net

Fish Pond makes a great net. The cost for their nets is definitely up there but once you own one you won't need to buy another. I'm looking forward to trying it out this spring!

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.

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.

MM : Terrific net

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

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!!

Colin T Forkin : Quality net

Excellent net!

Steven Tringali : Beautiful design. The length is just perfect for wading ...

This is such a well-built net. It is very lightweight for its size. Beautiful design. The length is just perfect for wading solo. It's about as long as I would want to hang on my back. Long enough for a good reach when bringing a fish to hand. Couldn't be happier.

Mike Swatsworth : Great net

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

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.

Pedro : TOO EXPENSIVE

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

Jaci L VanHeest : Great net for women

I really like this net. It is lightweight and does not get in the way while fishing. I use it weekly and find that it really it easy to manage.

Shelbi : Husband loves it. His favorite net.

My husband loves this net. There were many different options and ones that had a longer handle but they don’t have the wider deeper basket he was looking for. I got this as a wedding present for him and he has used it so many times and brags about it to all his fishing friends. I have my own net but have used it here and there and I love how lightweight it is. Even better that you can measure out the fish. My favorite part is that it floats.

Pat Farmer : Have no idea!

The product came immediately and is a gift, so was forwarded to the proper family. Have no idea how it is but am sure will eventually hear from the fisherman it went to!

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!

Steven Tringali : Beautiful design. The length is just perfect for wading ...

Ed Tomsic : Quality

Hi quality net. The size I was looking for.

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....

Christine Bechtol : Was a gift for a male person

He was happy to receive. Was on his list of fishing items.

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