The #9 is the medium-handled bigger brother of the #11! It is a versatile landing net suited for average and occasionally bigger sized trout in small, medium, and even larger streams and creeks. At 30 inches inches long, a wading angler can still carry this net on the water, but its medium-length handle also make it ideal for use in a canoe or Kayak.
Fly anglers who prefer Euro nymphing will also appreciate the increased reach when landing trout while using 10-foot and longer fly rods. If looking for the most versatile trout net with a bit more reach, then choose the #9 or #5. These two nets will get the job done in more situations, under varying conditions, and in differing environments than any of our other landing net choices. The #9 is sort of a “Jack of all trades” kind of net that does a lot of things very well and is suited for all styles of fishing.
Nets have been field tested from Montana to Maine along with the punishing Lake Erie winter conditions of ‘Steelhead Alley.’ During this design and development process extensive modification to size/shape and finish occurred resulting in a beautifully proportioned net with a superb finish. As like anything else, some wear can be expected over the course of time. Battle scars will occur even with the most durable finish.
Figured wood landing nets are fabricated with a seven (7) laminate hoop selected from the finest quality material. Woods are meticulously inspected for the finest figure. Laminates and handle are pre-formed in the gluing forms for inspection of a perfect fit and then assembled. Once removed from the forms hand shaping and sanding begins along with lashing groove / holes installed. Net frames are hand sanded and meticulously inspected prior to the finishing process.
The finishing process is the magic that brings the figured wood to life. Net frames are dye colored followed by two (2) coats of oil and ten (10) coats high impact clear coat. Finishes cure for 5-7 days before being wet sanded to 8000 grit for a hand polished look and feel. This gives nets old world feel with the durability of modern materials.
Nets are constructed of wood and can be damaged. Nets damaged due to poor user care will not be warrantied. Provided item is returned for review by Jennings Net CO net may need replaced.
When not in use hang nets vertically in a dry area. When in use do not let nets lay in pools of water or fully submerged for periods of time.
Net basket will wear and over time at which point replacement is necessary. Landing nets are numbered and marked with the appropriate diameter replacement net basket on the inside of the hoop for your replacement |
