Best-of guide
Right, here's the lot. Every bit of landing nets we've dug into, ranked by our on-paper score — that's our own desk research on specs, build and price across five things: product quality, performance, how much it helps you catch, ease of use and value for money. We haven't bank-tested these, so treat it as a smart shortlist, not gospel.
Top of the pile right now: Daiwa Lochmor Fly Fishing Landing Net (8.7/10), Snowbee Competition Landing Net (8.6/10) and Snowbee Telescopic Folding Landing Net (8.5/10). Tap into any review for the full lowdown, the comparison and a buying checklist.
Top tip: match the kit to how and where you actually fish before chasing the highest number. A cracking bit of gear for big open waters can be overkill on a snug club pond. How we score.
Daiwa
Trout landing net
A tidy, fly-friendly landing net that keeps fish handling sensible without making the whole job a faff.
86%Snowbee
Snowbee 3-in-1 Competition Hand Trout Landing Net
A lightweight aluminium frame, rubber mesh and two telescopic handles make this a cracking option for fly anglers who switch between close-in netting and awkward banks.
85%Snowbee
Telescopic Folding Landing Net range; XXL measurements identified separately
A folding fly-fishing net with adjustable reach, a belt clip and a design aimed at one-handed use. A tidy option for travelling light, provided you choose the right size.
85%Snowbee
Range overview: Small, Medium and Large
A folding fly-fishing net in three genuinely different sizes. The Small keeps things tidy on the move, while the Large gives you much more reach when the water’s a stretch away.
85%Snowbee
3-in-1 Competition Hand Trout Landing Net
A roomy trout-net head, rubber-coated mesh and two telescopic handles make this a cracking-looking all-rounder for fly anglers who switch between wading and bank fishing.