Are you tired of reaching for a fishing net and finding it entangled in hooks, line, and other things found in your boat? You are not the only one, and now there is a solution to this fish-losing, fun-ending problem.
Rod Presnell, of Tallahassee, Florida has developed a product that solves the issue.
A few years ago, Rod was fishing in Lake Talquin. He caught a catfish that was large enough to make him grab for the handle of his net. The net, however, was ensnared by the various gear that inevitably finds its way to the bottom of a boat. Frustrated, Rod cut the net, freeing it but rendering it much less functional. He decided that the hassles of having a net of that nature in his boat were not worth the benefits of employing the net.
What He Wanted Was A Snagless Bass Fishing Net
His exasperation motivated him to conceive of a net that was available when he needed to use it, but not in the way when he did not need it.
Rod started working on the project in his garage, trying all types of materials, shapes, and sizes. He tried various plastics for the net’s arms and various metals, including graphite and aluminum for the handle. He then worked with Chuck Rodriguez of St. Petersburg, Florida, a retired plastics engineer, and the two of them eventually developed a mold that would work, quite a challenge according to Rod.
Retractable Net Stores In The Handle
The result is a retractable net that is stored in its own handle until needed. Rod contends, “It is the only net that belongs in your boat.” A pull string releases the net’s arms, and a fold on the end of the net arms will set the net for use. To disengage the net, simply release the locking slide pin from the pin channel, allow the net arms to fold together, press release button down and push the net and net arms back into the handle. The handle is made of a sturdy, lightweight aluminum; the net is made of bonded nylon, which is very light and very durable.
Rod calls his invention “The Bass Lasso” and welcomes you to the site.
Order Your Bass Lasso – Bass Fishing Net
Once you see this net, you’re going to want one!
Only $59.99
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Good for traveling too!
absolutely. All those fisherman who are in kayaks, canoes or on bikes will love how this travels.
Great idea!!! Do you do a shorter version for back country trout fishermen to attach to the back pack and prevent tangling up in plants?
Wow, that is pretty cool…would you be interested in placing a link for our site, in return we can add your link on my site as well…thanks!
Great idea. Would work great when I’m fishing with a buddy. But needs one hand operation for when you’re fishing alone.