• A bamboo fly fishing net lying on a rock in the water on the river in Western North Carolina. The rubber net basket is smooth and shiny and protects the fish for catch and release. The handle is flame cured for strength and durability and there is copper stitching and a copper keeper ring to attach your net keeper to.
  • A bamboo fly fishing net lying on a rock in the water on the river in Western North Carolina. The rubber net basket is smooth and shiny and protects the fish for catch and release. The handle is flame cured for strength and durability and there is copper stitching and a copper keeper ring to attach your net keeper to.
  • A bamboo fly fishing net lying on a rock in the water on the river in Western North Carolina. The rubber net basket is smooth and shiny and protects the fish for catch and release. The handle is flame cured for strength and durability and there is copper stitching and a copper keeper ring to attach your net keeper to.
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Hellbender Fishing Nets

Upstream Medium Wide Mouth

Upstream Medium Wide Mouth

$174.00 USD
$174.00 USD
Sale Sold out
Handle Length
Basket Material
Bamboo Finish

Our original model, the Upstream is the perfect all around fishing net. 

All of our bamboo fishing nets are hand crafted to order by JD Berry with bamboo that grows right here in the Carolinas.

Specs:

  • Hoop Dimensions: 14"x19"
  • Standard Basket Depth: 9" at side wall seam
  • Deep Basket Depth: 14" at side wall seam
  • Short Handle Length: 6"- 8"
  • Standard Handle Length: 8"- 12"
  • Long Handle Length: 12"- 16"

Looking for a different size? If you would like something smaller, check out the Speck, Brookie, Pocket Water or Blue Line.

Need something bigger? The Downstream might just do the trick!

For longer handles (i.e. boat or guide lengths), give us a shout at hellbendernets@gmail.com. JD loves custom requests!

Features:

  • Hand crafted in South Carolina, USA
  • Made with Carolina bamboo (always!)
  • Flame cured for strength and durability
  • Two distinct finish options
  • Black or clear rubber with two depths
  • Black rubber mesh basket also available
  • Copper stitching & keeper ring

Watch Fly Fish Dan put his to good use:

This is a one of a kind, made to order item. Specifications may vary slightly due to the hand crafted nature of our nets.

We stand behind our craft. If something goes wrong, let us know and we'll make it right. Made in the USA by a fly fisherman, for fly fishermen!

We offer net basket replacements! Send an email to hellbendernets@gmail.com and we'll get a quote started for you.

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From small mountain streams to ponds, lakes, and beyond, Hellbender Nets gives you the flixibility to choose the best option for your next trip.