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Best landing nets: our top-scored picks

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: Greys Prodigy Latex Landing Net (9.1/10), Savage Gear Pro Finezze Rubber Mesh Net (9/10) and Fox Rage Streetfighter Landing Net (8.9/10). 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.

Fishing styleAll Carp Coarse Predator Fly Specialist

Fishing style

Landing nets
$Greys Prodigy Latex Landing Net$ 91%
Greys
Greys Prodigy Latex Landing Net
42-inch head · 6-foot carbon handle · Medium-depth green mesh
A 42-inch head, proper carbon handle and fish-friendly green mesh make the Greys Prodigy Latex Landing Net a tidy bit of kit for predator anglers who want strength without lugging a telegraph pole around.
- 42-inch landing-net head with a 6-foot (1.8 m) one-piece carbon handle.
- Full 3K woven high-modulus carbon construction with Carbon Armour handle finish.
- Medium-depth green mesh, approximately 1 m deep, with reinforcement in key areas.
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90%
Savage Gear
Savage Gear Pro Finezze Rubber Mesh Net
Available in Medium and Large sizes
A light, fish-friendly landing net for lure anglers who want quick, tidy fish care without dragging a great big carp net around.
- Floating frame and handle help keep the net on the surface if dropped in the water.
- Deep rubber mesh bag gives useful depth for landing lively predator fish.
- Fish-friendly rubberised mesh is suited to catch-and-release lure fishing.
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89%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Streetfighter Landing Net
Range review covering the 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.7m and 5.5m models
A proper predator net for roving anglers, with a fish-friendly rubber mesh, folding frame and a choice of handles from compact street work to long-reach canal and river duties.
- Available in 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.7m and 5.5m versions.
- The 1.8m model, NLN036, uses a two-section handle.
- Larger models have a 50cm by 60cm head; the short street net measures 40cm by 50cm.
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89%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Speedflow II Net
Speedflow II range — rigid Compact, Large and X-Large, plus foldable Medium and Large models
A smart range of lure-fishing nets with fish-friendly rubber mesh, clever folding options and a flattened front lip that makes landing a lively pike, perch or zander a lot less clumsy.
- Available as rigid Compact, Large and X-Large models, with approximate frame diameters of 59cm, 74cm and 90cm.
- Rigid versions have retractable handles for easier transport and storage.
- Foldable Medium and Large models use a hinged rim, push-button folding system and rubberised mesh.
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89%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Predator Net
Elite 42-inch Rubber Triangular Net · FLN001
A proper pike net with the room, reach and fish-friendly rubber mesh to make unhooking a bit less frantic.
- 42-inch triangular net for predator fishing
- Fish-safe rubber mesh with Fox Rage Predator branding
- 6ft handle with Predator Elite gloss green finish
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89%
Savage Gear
Savage Gear Pro Landing Net
Savage Gear Pro Landing Net — available in Large, XL, DLX, fixed-handle and telescopic-handle variants
A predator-friendly net with a folding frame, rubber mesh and enough size options for perch, zander and proper pike. Here’s where it fits on the bank.
- Designed for perch, pike and zander fishing.
- Folding aluminium frame for easier transport and storage.
- Fish-friendly rubber mesh, including an extra-large 40 mm mesh on telescopic versions.
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89%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Speedflow II Compact Net
Compact 59cm model · NLN004
A proper predator net for the mobile angler, with a tough rigid frame, fish-friendly rubber mesh and a retractable handle that keeps the faff down.
- Compact rigid predator net with a 59cm diameter frame.
- Retractable handle helps with storage and transport.
- Rubber-coated mesh is kinder to fish and less prone to catching hooks than standard knotted mesh.
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89%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Predator Foldable Net
Fox Rage Speedflow II Foldable Net — Medium or Large
A folding, floating net with fish-friendly rubberised mesh and a flattened front lip. Handy for roving lure anglers, boat work and any predator session where space is tight.
- The range comes in Medium and Large sizes.
- The Medium is 50cm wide, 58cm deep and has an 80cm handle; model code NLN012.
- The Large is 70cm wide, 80cm deep and has a 101cm handle; model code NLN013.
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89%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Predator Warrior Net
Warrior Net range, including 50cm, 60cm, 70cm and Racket Net variants
A proper predator landing net range with rubberised mesh, easy-fold frames and sensible handle lengths for everything from roving canals to awkward pike swims.
- Available as 50cm, 60cm and 70cm net sizes, plus a floating Racket Net.
- The 50cm model has a 2m handle; the 60cm has a 2.1m handle; the 70cm has a 2.4m handle.
- Rubberised mesh helps reduce lure and hook tangling.
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87%
Fox
Fox Rage Predator Rubber Net
FLN001
A triangular 42-inch rubber net with a six-foot pole, EVA rear handle and Pike-friendly thinking built in. Here’s where the Fox Rage Predator Rubber Net fits on the bank.
- Model FLN001 with a triangular 42-inch frame.
- Fish-safe rubber mesh helps reduce problems with treble hooks.
- Six-foot pole with gloss green Predator Elite finish and EVA rear handle.
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86%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Speedflow Compact Landing Net
Speedflow Compact — NLN003
A 60 × 60 cm predator net with an extending aluminium handle, rubber-coated mesh and a shoulder bag. A handy middle ground for mobile lure fishing, provided your fish and landing spots suit its size.
- Model NLN003 has a 60 × 60 cm frame and a 65 cm-deep net.
- Telescopic aluminium handle adjusts from 97 cm to 157 cm.
- Maximum overall length is 215 cm; transport length is 98 cm.
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86%
Savage Gear
Savage Gear Pro Folding Rubber Mesh Landing Net
Large and XL; fixed-handle version available
A folding predator net with fish-friendly rubber mesh and a sensible focus on keeping lure hooks out of trouble. Just pick the size and handle setup for your fishing, not merely your boot.
- Large net dimensions: 65cm × 50cm.
- XL net dimensions: 70cm × 85cm.
- Folding design with lightweight construction.
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86%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Street Fighter Carbon Nets
Range overview: 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.7m and 5.5m
Folding carbon nets with proper options for awkward urban banks. The clever bit isn’t simply going longer — it’s choosing enough reach without giving yourself extra faff.
- Available in 1.8m, 2.4m, 3.7m and 5.5m versions.
- Carbon handles with Rage Camo foam grips.
- 50cm × 60cm net head with black and grey rubberised mesh.
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85%
Fox Rage
Fox Rage Speedflow II Landing Net
Speedflow II range — rigid and foldable versions
A predator-focused net range with rubber-coated mesh, retractable handles and a choice between a fixed frame and a folding rim. The trick is buying the right version, not simply the biggest.
- Available with a rigid fixed rim or a hinged folding rim.
- Rigid diameters: Compact 59 cm, Large 74 cm and X-large 90 cm.
- Foldable Large diameter: 70 cm.
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