Building Nets That Adapt to Real Water, Real Fish, and Real Anglers
Most anglers think about nets the same way they think about waders or boots. You buy one and hope it works everywhere. The problem is simple. Water is not the same everywhere. Fish are not the same everywhere. And the way you fish is not the same on every trip. A rigid, one-configuration net forces you to compromise. A modular system removes that compromise entirely.
Rising nets are built around a modular design that lets anglers match hoop shape, basket depth, and handle length to any fishing environment. This is not just a convenience feature. Modularity directly improves landing efficiency, fish safety, and overall experience on the water.
Here is why.
1. Water Changes. Your Net Should Adapt.
Small streams demand tight control. Big rivers demand reach. Boats demand even more. A single fixed net cannot handle all those situations well.
Modularity solves the problem:
• Brookie hoop for tight quarters
• Lunker hoop for bigger fish and mixed water
• Basket depths that match species and flow
• Four handle lengths that scale with the environment
Instead of forcing one tool into every situation, you build the right tool for each scenario.
2. Species Require Different Support
A net that works for an 18 inch brown trout is not the same net that supports steelhead or salmon. Body length, strength, and recovery needs vary significantly.
With a modular system:
• Swap from an 11 inch to a 16 inch or 22 inch basket
• Change handle length to increase landing leverage
• Maintain the same hoop and frame quality across all configurations
This gives consistent handling while giving the fish the support it needs.
3. Modularity Reduces Fight Time
Handle length affects landing speed. Landing speed affects fish stress. With modular nets, you match reach to the environment instead of stretching or overreaching with the wrong tool.
• 10 inch for small streams
• 16 inch for all around versatility
• 24 inch for larger wading rivers
• 36 inch for boat fishing and deep current
Because the hoop stays the same, the feel stays consistent. Only the leverage changes.
4. One Net System Lasts Years Longer
When a net is modular:
• You replace a handle if your buddy crushes it shutting the tailgate
• You swap a basket if it tears
• You upgrade components over time without buying a whole new net
This reduces waste, reduces long-term cost, and keeps gear out of landfills. It also means the tool evolves as your fishing evolves.
5. Fish Safety Improves with Proper Configuration
Fish safety is not just about having a rubber bag. It is about controlling the landing moment. The wrong net creates unnecessary stress:
• A short handle forces longer fight times
• A shallow basket causes thrashing
• A hoop that is too small forces awkward scoops
Modularity ensures the right fit for the water, which directly impacts fish recovery and post release survival.
6. Guides and Frequent Anglers Need Flexibility
Guides see more variation in a week than most anglers see in a season. Modularity lets them shift configurations quickly:
• Shallow creek one day
• Fast freestone the next
• Big water float the day after
Instead of three nets, one system handles every job.
7. Modularity Reflects Rising’s Core Belief
Rising was founded on intentional design and the idea that gear should help anglers spend more meaningful time outside. Modularity is a natural extension of that belief. It supports:
• Adaptability
• Durability
• Stewardship
• Efficiency
Your time on the water is too valuable for rigid tools.
Final Thought
Modularity matters because the river changes, the fish change, and your style of fishing changes. A modular net system grows with you, adapts to every scenario, and supports better fish handling and cleaner landings. It is a functional advantage and a value driven choice.
Rising nets are built to serve the way anglers actually fish, not the way catalogs assume they do. Build the combination that fits your water, your fish, and your life outside.
