{"id":12393,"date":"2024-01-20T19:29:41","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T00:29:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/?p=12393"},"modified":"2024-01-20T19:34:28","modified_gmt":"2024-01-21T00:34:28","slug":"best-way-to-carry-a-fly-fishing-net","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/best-way-to-carry-a-fly-fishing-net\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Carry A Fly Fishing Net: How The Guides Do It"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-Hanging-Down-900x-min.jpg\" alt=\"This trout angler is my client, and he has his net hanging off the back of his vest with the hoop part down. This makes grabbing the net tough and makes it more likely to get the net mesh caught on something and tear.\" class=\"wp-image-2689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-Hanging-Down-900x-min.jpg 900w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-Hanging-Down-900x-min-300x161.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-Hanging-Down-900x-min-768x413.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This trout angler is my client, and he has his net hanging off the back of his vest with the hoop part down. This makes grabbing the net tough and makes it more likely to get the net mesh caught on something and tear.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Want to know how to carry your fly fishing net or any wading net like a pro? Have you ever seen how professional tournament fly anglers and river guides attach their nets? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a guide for over twenty years who has fished and trained with other experts, I know there are three good ways to attach and carry your wading net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The three best ways to carry a fly fishing net:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong> In a holster<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hanging upside down on your back<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Hanging with the net up and handle down.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Each has its pros and cons, and in my opinion, based on experience, one of these is the best way and the way that many experts do it.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e{margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id13477_31c2ff-2e alignnone has-theme-palette7-background-color kt-row-has-bg wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column13477_5e8489-35 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column13477_5e8489-35\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>We may make a small commission from some of the links on this website, which is at no cost to you. I appreciate your support. <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/affiliate-disclosure\/\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"400\">Learn More<\/a> <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Wading Nets And Fly Fishing Nets<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12393_6d3509-02 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_5ece0c-be\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"415\" height=\"416\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Long-net-min.jpg\" alt=\"An angler with a long handle trout net.\" class=\"wp-image-12407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Long-net-min.jpg 415w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Long-net-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Long-net-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 415px) 100vw, 415px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An average angler with a trout net many guides would use. Carried this way makes it difficult to get out with one hand.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_cff758-ed > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_cff758-ed\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Smaller and lighter nets are best for river fishing because these nets allow you to carry your landing net on your body without needing to put it down at each spot or without it weighing you down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click here to see my recommendations for the best <a href=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/trout-nets-for-river-fishing\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2645\">wading nets<\/a>. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>By keeping your net on you, you will never need to leave it behind on the bank when you go running after a big trout. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the fish bolts down the river and your net is 50 feet behind you on the bank, it&#8217;s pretty much useless to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hanging the net on your back is a great way to keep it up and out of the way while fishing, but it also keeps the net safe and prevents it from getting damaged or lost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">A Net Holster Is Good For Carrying A Wading Net<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12393_08225a-f2 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_ec2a06-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"437\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fishpond-Net-Holster-For-Carrying-your-fly-fishing-net-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"This Fishpond Net Holster is a good way to carry a fly fishing net \" class=\"wp-image-12396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fishpond-Net-Holster-For-Carrying-your-fly-fishing-net-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Fishpond-Net-Holster-For-Carrying-your-fly-fishing-net-450x-min-300x291.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The FishPond Net Holster in action.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_5b9825-d6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Using a net holster built into your fishing pack, your belt, or on your fly fishing pack vest is another way that works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FFishpond-Net-Holster%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">FishPond Net Holster<\/a> and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=4d1a2ead-452c-47e5-9d30-93f3025c4f8b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tridentflyfishing.com%2Fsmith-creek-net-holster.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Smith Creek Net Holter<\/a> can be added to your wading belt to secure your net in an upright position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good thing with this method is it keeps the mesh away from trees and branches that can dislodge or damage the net.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The downside to this way of carrying your wading net is that it can be tough to get the handle into your hand when one hand is on the rod fighting the fish. This is because in order to grab the net, you need to grab the net portion of the net and not the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you grab the net and pull it, you need to somehow get the handle in your hand. If you gab the net as low as possible, which is at the top of the handle, it&#8217;s not too bad to slide it down and grab it lower on the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another downside to the holster is that long-handled nets can keep hitting the back of your legs. You may also find that if you have a lanyard hanging, it will catch on low-hanging branches. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another belt attachment some anglers like is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=4d1a2ead-452c-47e5-9d30-93f3025c4f8b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tridentflyfishing.com%2Flively-legz-net-man.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Lively Legz Net Man Carrying System<\/a> with a lanyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hanging Your Net From Your Back: 2 Way<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12393_3e38d0-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_9cd709-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"450\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Net-Hanging-Low-450x-min.jpg\" alt=\"To carry a fly fishing net like this is not ideal.\" class=\"wp-image-12397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Net-Hanging-Low-450x-min.jpg 450w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Net-Hanging-Low-450x-min-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Net-Hanging-Low-450x-min-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 450px) 100vw, 450px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is my client fishing. Hanging your net like this means the mesh net is more likely to catch on branches. Look closely and you can see the branch hanging off my client&#8217;s net.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_8a4b6a-ef\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Hanging the net off a strong magnetic net release like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=el&amp;merchant_id=7d037111-c72f-44d2-98cb-908694f2097b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fishusa.com%2FOrvis-Magnetic-Net-Release%2F\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Orvis Magnetic Net Release<\/a> is a good way to make it easy to grab your net when fighting a fish, but most anglers don&#8217;t use the best way. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The right way is how it is meant to be used; the best way often requires a modification, but it&#8217;s well worth the time to do it this way.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you watch most trout anglers on the river, they will hang their nets from the handle off the back of their vest or off the back of their jacket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The handle is up near their shoulders, and the net mesh is down near their lower back. The majority of river anglers do this because the trout nets they buy often come with a hole or a lanyard on the end of the handle, which is meant to attach to you. This sort of works, but there is a better way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two problems with hanging your net off your back with the mesh down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The first issue is that the mesh hoop hangs low down near your butt, and it swings back and forth when walking, which for me means the mesh is more likely to be catching on all the branches, and therefore I am more likely to get hung up or even rip the net. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the reason why I find so many nets on the ground or hanging off low tree branches. This is also why my net mesh rips all the time. When I hook a stump with that mesh as I&#8217;m walking, it can easily rip the net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On some nets like the one in the above image, the net might even dangle in the river and can catch some floating debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The second reason not to hook up your net this way is that it&#8217;s common for the net handle, which is hung off the back of the jacket or a vest, to sag and hang low, putting that handle right between your shoulder blades where you can&#8217;t reach it easily when you are fighting that big fish. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This means that you probably need to reach low down near your butt and grab the hoop part of the net, then you have to juggle it with one hand until the handle part is in your hand properly, all while trying to manage your big fish with the other hand. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I see guys try to do this and drop the net in the water, which is not good if you are in fast water if your net is not secured with a lanyard. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12393_ffa198-84 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_61229b-87{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_61229b-87 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_61229b-87 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"526\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Perfect-Trout-Net-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"The perfect size trout net\" class=\"wp-image-2650\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Perfect-Trout-Net-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Perfect-Trout-Net-600x-min-300x263.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This is my fishing buddy fishing with a net big enough for 10-pound trout, and it&#8217;s hooked up perfectly so he can easily grab the handle. I taught him well.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_10067f-fa > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_10067f-fa inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>If you watch the competition fly anglers and some of the more experienced anglers, they have their nets hanging from the top of the hoop or even the side of the hoop and it&#8217;s connected to them up near their neck. I also do this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By doing this, the handle is down near their butt, as you can see in the picture here. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The trout net also swings less this way, which means it hangs up less on branches, and it doesn&#8217;t catch debris unless you wade deep. This means the mesh net is less likely to rip or get dislodged and lost. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best part about securing the net in this position is when I am fighting a fish, it&#8217;s very easy to reach around my lower back,  grab the handle, have the net in the right-hand position, and be ready to net the fish fast! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>This is how many professional competition fly anglers, guides, and more experienced anglers carry their net. You should do it this way too!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see how World champion competition anglers rig their nets hoop up and hoo sideways at <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/wMcuSZjjRHI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Euro nymphing with the fly fishing world champion<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this other video, you can see multiple competition anglers using all three ways of hanging a net, handle up, handle down, and handle sideways, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/QkWhaJ_eFyE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Fly Fishing Championship 2019<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see with the handle-up method that the net drags in the water a lot, and for me, it also hooks on far more branches in the bush.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12393_69304b-ab alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_d00435-a5 inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"776\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-On-Lanyard-600x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Trout Net On Lanyard\" class=\"wp-image-2690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-On-Lanyard-600x-min.jpg 600w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-On-Lanyard-600x-min-232x300.jpg 232w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">An elastic-type lanyard or bungee cord is a great way to secure your trout net so it doesn&#8217;t float away.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_cb7515-61 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p><strong>Guide Tip:<\/strong> Keep a long elastic-type lanyard on the handle and attach it to your belt. Attach the hoop end to the magnetic release. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the trout net gets caught on a branch or something else and comes off the long rubber lanyard will eventually stop you in your tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being rubber and not rope, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.uline.ca\/BL_667\/Bungee-Cords?keywords=elastic+cord\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">elastic cord<\/a> will prevent the net from ripping.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Secure Your Wading Net Properly<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"675\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Competiton-anglers-net-800x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Two competition fly anglers that have their net handle up\" class=\"wp-image-12420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Competiton-anglers-net-800x-min.jpg 900w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Competiton-anglers-net-800x-min-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Competiton-anglers-net-800x-min-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Most anglers secure their nets with the handle up. As you can see, this means the net can be in the water at times, and the water or debris collecting in the net can even pull the net off the magnetic release.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have probably had my net catch on something and fall off my back without me noticing over twenty times in the last 35 years of fishing. In the early days, this meant I&#8217;d have to walk back a long way to find the net, or it meant me losing another net. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once I started hooking up my net with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=4d1a2ead-452c-47e5-9d30-93f3025c4f8b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tridentflyfishing.com%2Fsmith-creek-net-leash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">safety lanyard<\/a> off the handle attached to my waist, with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07JYX7K7W\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=smartwaysheal-20&amp;linkId=622e7e5dee23824a0862d83905c56ea8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">3-inch Aluminum Carabiner Clip<\/a>, I stopped losing my wading nets. This extra step has saved me a lot of lost nets or time backtracking to find my net.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To hook your net up like a pro, you want to get yourself a strong trout net release <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apexmagnets.com\/news-how-tos\/determine-pull-force-right-project\/#:~:text=All%20that%20being%20said%2C%20a%201-inch%20diameter%20by,12.2%20lbs%20of%20ferrous%20steel%20under%20ideal%20conditions.\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">magnet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then you want to secure a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07JYX7K7W\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=smartwaysheal-20&amp;linkId=622e7e5dee23824a0862d83905c56ea8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">3-inch<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B07JYX7K7W\/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&amp;linkCode=ll1&amp;tag=smartwaysheal-20&amp;linkId=622e7e5dee23824a0862d83905c56ea8&amp;language=en_US\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\"> aluminum Carabiner Clip<\/a> to the end of the hoop on the net and then attach one end of the magnet there. The other end of the magnet will be attached to the back of your vest or jacket, or even the top of your wader straps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Most vests and wading jackets and even the back of your chest waders will have a fabric hook to attach your net.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id12393_07b008-ff alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_395f1e-9f inner-column-1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"500\" height=\"509\" src=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-attachment-500x-min.jpg\" alt=\"Hooking Up A trout Net Properly\" class=\"wp-image-2709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-attachment-500x-min.jpg 500w, https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Net-attachment-500x-min-295x300.jpg 295w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This angler has his trout net hooked up perfectly with an elastic safety cord running from the handle of the net to his wader belt.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column12393_2128d4-71 inner-column-2\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>Once the magnetic release is secured on my back, I will then attach a stretchable cord or a lanyard to the end of the handle and the other end to my wader belt with a <a href=\"https:\/\/usrigging.com\/blog\/the-complete-guide-to-carabiners\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-schema-attribute=\"about\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Carabiner<\/a>. A great option for this is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.avantlink.com\/click.php?tt=cl&amp;merchant_id=4d1a2ead-452c-47e5-9d30-93f3025c4f8b&amp;website_id=23783fdd-60bc-4b4e-92a6-5d22ee684a38&amp;url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tridentflyfishing.com%2Fsmith-creek-net-leash.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow sponsored\">Smith Creek Net Leash<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can see this in the image of my buddy wading in the river.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The elastic cord should be long enough that if you need to reach out a full arm&#8217;s length, it will stretch that far. The elastic cord should be secured well so it won&#8217;t come off unless you unclip it. On some net handles, you may need to drill a hole or tape the cord onto the handle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the waist cord is secured properly, it will ensure that if my magnet net release lets go while I&#8217;m walking through the bush, it will still be attached by my waist, which will then pull me and notify me that it came off. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Without it, I might keep on walking. I have found plenty of nets along the path or floating down the river with only one end of the magnet attached. I&#8217;m on the river for over 300 days most years, so I&#8217;d bet that I find 3 to 5 nets every year.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This elastic safety cord also allows me to let go of my net while taking pictures or when releasing my fish, and my net won&#8217;t float away down the river.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don&#8217;t wear a vest or jacket, the other option is to hang the hoop part off a magnet and two carabiners off your wader belt and have a secondary elastic cord running from your trout net handle to your belt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I hope I explained how to carry a fly fishing net or any type of wading net better. If you have any questions or tips, let us know in the comments section below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tight Lines,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graham<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Want to know how to carry your fly fishing net or&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12397,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_kad_blocks_custom_css":"","_kad_blocks_head_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_body_custom_js":"","_kad_blocks_footer_custom_js":"","_kad_post_transparent":"","_kad_post_title":"","_kad_post_layout":"","_kad_post_sidebar_id":"","_kad_post_content_style":"","_kad_post_vertical_padding":"","_kad_post_feature":"","_kad_post_feature_position":"","_kad_post_header":false,"_kad_post_footer":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"table_tags":[],"taxonomy_info":{"category":[{"value":6,"label":"Fly Fishing Tips And Advice"}]},"featured_image_src_large":["https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/04\/Net-Hanging-Low-450x-min.jpg",450,450,false],"author_info":{"display_name":"Graham - River Guide \/ Instructor","author_link":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/author\/nottydriftergmail-com\/"},"comment_info":3,"category_info":[{"term_id":6,"name":"Fly Fishing Tips And Advice","slug":"fly-fishing-tips","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":6,"taxonomy":"category","description":"All the tips and advice about fly fishing on this website come from professional river guides that are experts in fly fishing.","parent":0,"count":47,"filter":"raw","cat_ID":6,"category_count":47,"category_description":"All the tips and advice about fly fishing on this website come from professional river guides that are experts in fly fishing.","cat_name":"Fly Fishing Tips And Advice","category_nicename":"fly-fishing-tips","category_parent":0}],"tag_info":false,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12393"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12393"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12393\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":19628,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12393\/revisions\/19628"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12397"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12393"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12393"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12393"},{"taxonomy":"table_tags","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/troutandsteelhead.net\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/table_tags?post=12393"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}