How do I attach my landing net to my fly fishing vest?

Jun 30, 2008 by Spencer H | Posted in Fishing

I know the magnetic releases are great, but I don't really want to drop the twenty bucks on one if there is a simpler solution.


I just stick the handle of the net behind me between the collar of my vest and shirt. Some times I’ll tuck it behind me in my waistband. Then all you have to do is reach back and grab it. Make sure you snap the net a few times after using it to get

fishedthereb4u | Jun 30, 2008

Terry Lawton #4 - Fishing Vest

Fish&Fly Field Editor Terry Lawton takes a look through the common objects to be found in his fly fishing vest and explains their use.

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Helping the future fisherman
Yes, there was one in my fly fishing vest. "Wait'll Mom and Dad see this!" The prize was removed several times for inspection. The exciting thing is to see

New dads can be stylish -- and functional, too
And what about that Diaper Vest we've heard so much about? "The idea for the Diaper Vest came from watching my brother-in-law fly fishing," Brosseau admits.

Broken Wings Part II: Aviation's unlikely hero
Air Cab owner Joel Eilertsen, at his Port Hardy operation in April, explains why he doesn't like the life vest

Great outdoors almanac
Try spoons in the top 30 feet of water and flasher and fly combos, plugs and spoons 40 to 140 feet down for mixed bags. While every day is free fishing day

Weather affects bugs, fishermen
I checked my fishing vest; everything was where it was supposed to be. I had my wading belt, net, rod and reel, but the feeling lingered.