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Best Glide ASE Survival Gill Net, 12 x 4 ft to 19 x 2 ft

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Item weight
0.7 Pounds
Product dimensions
10.16 x 2.52 x 2.13 inches

Quick take

A monofilament gill net with 1.5 in mesh that expands from 12 to 19 ft length for streams, rivers, and ponds, designed for survival.

This is a compact monofilament gill net with 1.5 inch diamond mesh, meant for survival kits and bug-out bags rather than everyday angling. A weighted bottom rope sinks it while a polypropylene top rope floats, and it opens to roughly 12 ft by 4 ft. Gill nets are restricted in many states for recreational fishing, so check local rules first.

Best for

  • Emergency or survival fishing in wilderness scenarios
  • Streams and rivers where gill nets are legal
  • Anglers skilled in gill net deployment

Skip if

  • You fish in states where gill nets are restricted
  • You need a landing net for catch and release

Strengths

  • Flexible diamond mesh design allows length and depth adjustment
  • Leaded foot rope sinks the net for effective coverage
  • Monofilament construction is stronger than string netting

Trade-offs

  • Gill nets are illegal for recreational use in many states
  • Requires skill and knowledge for effective deployment
  • Catch retention makes selective fishing difficult

Fishing fit

Water
  • Freshwater
Techniques
  • Bottom fishing
Skill level
  • Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Typegill net
Rope length24 ft
Mesh size1.5 in diamond
Expandable range12 x 4 ft to 19 x 2 ft

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