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Curry and SonsTrading Company · Est. 1995
Frabill Sliding Folding Conservation Net

A landing net with rubber or micro-mesh netting and a hoop that folds flat for storage. Anglers pick it for kayaks and small boats, and to keep fish healthy for release.

Specs

  • Netting: knotless rubber or micro mesh to protect a fish's slime coat
  • Bag: flat bottom to support the fish
  • Hoop/handle sizes: 14 x 18 in. hoop with 16 in. handle; 21 x 24 in. hoop with 12 in. or 21 in. handle
  • Folding yoke: Pow'R Lok design
  • Handle: aluminum with molded rubber grip
  • Folded size: about 41.5 x 11 x 3.5 in. for a 21 x 24 in. model (per launch info)
  • Price on maker site: $79.99 to $139.99 (Oct 2026)
  • Maker-site rating: 5.0 from 9 reviews (Oct 2026)

What reviewers say

We found no long-term independent test. Angler's Channel covered the net's launch and the folding yoke design. The few owner reviews are positive, including one who landed a large fish soon after switching from an older net. Product names overlap across "sliding," "telescoping" and "folding" versions, so it pays to check hoop size before ordering.

Good

  • Folds flat for kayaks and rod lockers
  • Fish-friendly rubber netting
  • Hooks don't tangle in rubber as easily as nylon

Not so good

  • Few reviews so far
  • Model names are confusing
  • Rubber bags are heavier than nylon

Who it's for

Kayak and small-boat anglers who release most of their fish and are short on space. Skip it if you fish from shore with a long reach needed; a telescoping model fits that better.

Sources

Last checked 2026-10-19. Specs from the maker; review notes summarized in our own words.