The best fishing nets make it easy to catch and release fish. Like most fishing gear, nets come in a variety of shapes and sizes, from large landing nets to small, compact dip nets. After researching ...

What is the best fishing net? Hooking a fish takes patience and skill. Experienced anglers know the reward of landing the day’s prize. But landing a fish is difficult with your bare hands. That’s why ...

20 years of guiding in Alaska taught me a lot about gear—and to recognize substance over flash. You start with the basics, maybe some hand-me-downs or the cheapest ...

Lower efficiency makes eco-friendly industrial nets and ropes fall short. That’s a trade-off we might have to accept. By Alastair Bland/Hakai Magazine Published Sep 16, 2023 7:00 PM EDT This article ...

LUMMI ISLAND, Whatcom County — If you’d sailed into the San Juan archipelago over 200 years ago, you might have seen Lummi fishermen in two dugout canoes anchored parallel to each other, a net in the ...