Fishing nets are very important to have to prevent harm to fish in a catch an release area. They can be made from plastic, sythetic materials, or natural fibers. Like all tools, some are better than others. Here is a list of fishing nets Made in the USA
- Wachter
- Blue Ribbon
- Wolf Moon
- Loki
- Fisknat
- Sierra
Wachter is located in St. Paul, Texas, for the last 30 years. It is famous for handcrafting wooden fly-fishing landing nets and other accessories in the USA. It deals in American hardwoods, fish catchers and an ultra-violet resistant marine-grade finish.
These high-quality products by Watcher are just perfect for expert fishers as well as for amateurs. Wachter is also very well-known for supreme quality fishnets; it offers two types of landing fishing nets i.e., Master and Guide nets. The unique steam bend technology makes these nets super-strong and long-lasting.
Here is a list of what comes along with fishing nets when you shop at the Watcher.
- Guide fishing net.
The guide nets are the most robust nets offered by Wachter; these are constructed with 5-ply steam bent laminated bow. Each guide net has 6-layers of polish for strength and durability. These layers include polymerized tung oil, UV-resistant polyurethane and the marine grade final polish.
Hence, you can choose from standard handle wood or custom premium handle woods for stylish wooden handles. The guide series net also includes a magnetic net-quick release and is an ultra-light micro-mesh bag.
Tow epoxy coated neodymium magnets are used in the magnetic net-quick release that offers a 10-pound Gauss force pull. You can attach these models with your vest for easy use. A highly flexible MRB (Molded Rubber Bag) is also offered with these guide nets.
- Master Net Series.
The master net series is built with a 3-ply bow that is laminated and steam-bent for extra strength and durability. Each master net has five polished layers that make it strong and long-lasting. These layers consist of polymerized tung oil and UV-resistant polyurethane.
There are nine ready-made handles available for you to choose from or go for customized size and design. The master series net also includes a magnetic net-quick release with an ultra-light molded bag.
Here are the nine main types of master fishing nets offered by Watcher:
- Greek
- Stream
- River
- Catch & Release
- Float
- C & R Plus
- C & R Plus Float
- Tailwater
- Tailwater Float
- Over and Out
The Blue-Ribbon Net started in 2000 in Bozeman, Montana, the state of eight mountains. It aims to make heirloom nets to establish a strong connection with its customers and the community.
Each component to be used within the nets, Walnut lumber, American ash and Cherry to be used within the nets is carefully selected. These nets are then manufactured at their workplace at Bozeman.
The manufacturing process starts with precise woodcutting, which is then steamed and bent for extra strength. This bentwood is then glued to form the frame. These hand-finished frames are processed for perfect smoothness, and then a marine-grade satin finish is applied for the perfect final look.
After the finishing is done, these frames are then dried, and the net bag is attached along with the installation of the ring anchor. Blue Ribbon Nets offers six types of fishing nets within different price ranges. These are:
- Jacklin: This design is named after the local fisherman Bob Jacklin as he designs it. Its oval shape and medium size make it excellent for all-round fishing.
- Canoe: Specially designed for float tune fishing. – this net is long-handled and available in different net shapes that help you catch fishes even very close to the water surface.
- Catch & Release: This net comes off with a shorter handle that maintains accuracy and full control while fishing. Its shallow net bag is used to keep the fish inside the water for photos.
- Teardrop: It has a slightly extended handle and is designed explicitly for bamboo fly rod fishers. Its teardrop shape gives you an extra competitive edge while catching.
- Oval: Commonly used for almost all kinds of fishing; Its frame has a wide opening that is great for any catch. Its shorter handle gives the Fisher full control and accuracy while bank fishing.
- Guide boat: The large handle of a Guide Boat covers the maximum area for catching any fish type. You can use it from higher sided boats too.
Wolf moon nets are famous for their quality and durability all over America. Wolf Moon Net uses American made material to produce high-quality nets and rods. Wolf and Moon ‘s nets are manufactured in Wisconsin but are not sold there. Instead, they are sold through a chain of retailers that sells products across the USA.
Wolf Moon is famous for its four types of fishing nets. These four types and their sub designs are listed below:
- C & R: These fishing nets have an overall length of 21 1/4 ” to 26 1/2 “, whereas the bow is 14 1/2 ” to 19 1/2 ” long and 6 1/2 to 8 1/2 ” wide. These fishing nets come with a walnut handle and soft knotless sack with lightweight. The other variants in C&R are:
- (F) Wendigo
- (G) Oxbow
- (H) Prairie
- (H-Tuck) Slope
- (I) Lariat
- Tucks: It was introduced in 2013, and since then, till now, it ‘s the favorite fishing net of most fishers out there. Its curvy body adjusts with your waistband or behind the hip pack, and you can freely walk carrying it. It has a length of 23 ” to 24 1/2 “, and the bow is 16 ” to 17 1/2 ” long and 8 1/2 ” to 10 ” wide. It comes in the following different styles:
- (B–Tuck) Steeple
- (H-Tuck) Slope
- Loki Nets
LOKI Nets has a fabulous reputation for strong and durable nets since 1965. Situated in Knoxville, Tennessee, LOKI Nets offers full length landing nets for all types of fishing and situations. It is famous for its innovative designs and is the fishing net industry leader.
It claims to manufacture all handmade nets under strict quality control procedures in Tennessee. The top products offered by LOKI nets are Monorail and Tangle-Less. These are rubber coated knotless nylon nets with a larger mesh size. Each net is fabricated in Knoxville with 100% nylon to ensure strength and durability.
‘LOKI nets’ also deals with cast nets, landing nets and insect nets along with commercial nets. Commercial nets are used in commercial fishing, fish farming, hatcheries, agencies and research institutes.
These fishing nets come with Ace Knotless netting, Titan knotless netting and Regent knotless netting. All these meshes are available in 1/8”, 3/8” and 1/2” with 4’ and 8’ widths.
Lacina nets are producing quality nets for the last 20 years. Their landing nets are good enough to catch any fish, and their enthralling looks to make them a great decoration piece. Each product of Lacina nets is signed with numbers to keep track of every product.
Fishing nets by them serve as a super cool gift item too. Lacina nets offer the following landing nets:
- Small Trout net
- Small Tenkara net
- Small brook Trout Landing Net
- Small custom fly-fishing net
- Medium trout landing net with brass inlay and dyed maple
- Medium fly-fishing landing net with salted maple and walnut
- Large landing net with Elk Antler and figured walnut
Bob created this company in 2001 with his daughter Shannan. In 2002, for the first time, he made the rubber bags for all of its 16 landing nets models. Since then, Fisknat Fly Fishing is well known for its durable and strong landing nets.
For the fly-fishing master tournament in 2006, Fisknat supplied the net for the western division. It mostly deals with carbon landing nets and wooden landing nets. Let ‘s take a closer look at each one of these in particular.
- Wooden landing nets
- Hand nets
- Float tube & pontoon
- Boat nets
- Carbon fiber nets
- Carbon Fiber Stream Hand Net
- Carbon Fiber San Juan Hand Net
- Carbon Fiber Float Tube Net
- Carbon Fiber Guide Boat Net
Greg Madrigal founded this handcrafted heirloom net company in 2010. Sierra nets sell the net directly to fly-fishermen and women along with customized orders. The handles of these landing nets are laminated and wax-coated, which makes them durable and robust.
Sierra nets produce customized nets on-demand as per the requirements of their customers. They deal in all sizes and shapes of the landing nets.
The most popular models of landing nets offered by them include Carolina Cherry Burl & Wenge and Spalted Maple.
- Carolina Cherry Burl & Wenge: These rare landing nets are made up of the strong wood that comes straight from Carolina ‘s forests. There are very few trees left in southern Carolina. These nets are so hard and durable that it is almost impossible to break them.
- Spalted Maple Burl: The acrylic stabilized coating over these nets makes its handle extra robust, durable, and water-resistant. This net includes a stainless-steel magnet net release as well.
Over and Out
OVER & OUT deals with fishing nets and outdoor gears used for fishing. It is situated in the central state—Lakewood, Colorado.
It mainly deals with three models of landing nets. Let ‘s take a look at each one of them.
- Brown Trout Fly Fishing Net
- San Juan Fly Fishing Net
- Clear Creek Fly Fishing Net
All of these nets are available in two easy-to-go-with lengths that can be customized accordingly to your needs. The full size stretches out as follows.
- Length 37“, handle 19“, width 14“, depth 10“
The medium-length has the following measurements.
- Length 32“, handle 14“, width 14“, depth 10“