Model #17

Only a few inches shy of three feet including a hoop that is over one foot wide, the Jennings Net Co #17 is perfect for landing large trout on big water. Although not impossible, the #17 is quite long to be considered a wading angler’s tool. Nevertheless, it might be quite effective for landing large steelhead and monster trout when wading as the extra length will become more of a benefit than hindrance. 

Fishing guides who wade streams with their clients will appreciate the reach and wide-mouthed hoop of the #17, too, as will anglers fishing from a canoe or kayak. Choosing a net that has extra reach but still nice to carry is always a challenge. Most guides and competition anglers choose to carry the longest handled, largest hooped net they can get away with. That choice might just be the #17.

Landing Net Design, Development and Field Testing

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.

Landing Net Construction

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.

Landing Net Finish

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.

Warranty/Care

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