Frabill Folding Conservation Net 18x21 MG 36" Slide Handle Tangle Free 17" Deep

The Frabill Folding Conservation Net is a 18x21 inch landing net built for anglers who fish from tight spaces—kayaks, rod lockers, bush planes, or anywhere gear room matters. Unlike traditional nets that demand precious storage real estate, this one folds its hoop in half, cutting its footprint drastically. When you're ready to net a fish, it unfolds back to full working dimensions just as quickly. The 36-inch slide handle lets you reach out confidently without adding bulk to your pack or boat.

Fish handling matters, and this net respects that. The knotless rubber mesh protects the protective slime coat your catch depends on, eliminating the damage and stress that nylon mesh causes. Rubber also naturally resists hook tangles—hooks slide off the mesh rather than snagging, so you land, unhook, and release faster without wrestling your net. The 17-inch depth gives you a genuine basket to work with, and the flat bottom stabilizes your fish so it doesn't thrash and tumble around inside, making the whole experience calmer for the fish and easier for you.

Whether you're a backcountry fly angler, a kayak fisherman, or simply someone who refuses to sacrifice capability for portability, the Frabill folding design gives you a real conservation net without the storage compromise. It's the kind of thoughtful engineering that separates gear that works from gear that gets left behind.

Key Features

• Folding hoop design reduces width by half for compact storage in kayaks, rod lockers, and aircraft
• Knotless rubber mesh protects fish slime coat and resists hook tangles for faster releases
• Flat bottom prevents fish tumbling and supports full weight for less stress during handling
• 36-inch slide handle with push-button activation for quick deployment and stowage
• 17-inch depth provides practical basket capacity for solid fish control

Specifications

Frequently Asked Questions

Will this net work for saltwater fishing?

The facts provided confirm the net's construction and design features but do not specify saltwater compatibility or materials chosen for saltwater use. We recommend contacting Frabill directly or consulting with our sales team for recommendations tailored to your target species and environment.

How much space does the folded net take up?

The hoop folds to reduce the net's width by half, making it compact enough to store in kayak rod lockers, aircraft, or tight pack spaces. The exact folded dimensions are not specified, but the design is engineered to take up roughly half the profile of a traditional fixed-hoop net.

Does the rubber mesh really prevent hook tangles?

Yes. The knotless rubber mesh naturally resists hook snagging compared to nylon, so hooks slide off rather than catching. This speeds up the landing and release process and means less fussing with your net when you should be fishing.

Is this net safe for catch-and-release fishing?

The knotless rubber mesh is specifically designed to protect a fish's slime coat—the protective layer that shields them from infection and disease. The flat bottom and calm design also minimize stress and tumbling, making it well-suited to fish you intend to release unharmed.