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Salt River Custom Fly Fishing Nets
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SKU: salt-river-custom-fly-fishing-nets
Overview
Built for anglers who want a landing net that matches the demands of trout fishing in western streams and rivers, this custom net is hand built locally by Barry Oliver. It is sized for fish from 8 inches to 30 inches, including Brook Trout, Rainbows, Browns, and Cutthroat, and uses smooth rubber netting designed to wet nicely and keep trout feeling fresh and clean. The wood handle options include Walnut, Purple Heart, and Multi-wood, with customization available for an additional cost. For anglers who value a more personal tool on the water, it also offers engraving and other custom details through the store.
Why Hunters Choose the Salt River Custom
Hand-built Locally
By Barry Oliver, a fly
Sized Trout
From 8 inches to 30
Suitable Brook
Trout, Rainbows, Browns, and Cutthroat
Smooth Rubber
Netting wets nicely and keeps
Customizable Ivory
Ivory designs, engraving, or initials
Key Features
- Hand-built locally by Barry Oliver, a fly fisherman and craftsman behind the Salt River Custom Fly Fishing Nets.
- Designed to safely land trout commonly found in mountain streams and rivers of the West.
- Sized for fish from 8 to 30 inches, including Brook Trout, Rainbows, Browns, and Cutthroat.
- Features smooth rubber netting that wets nicely and helps keep trout feeling fresh and clean.
- Measures 31-32 inches overall with an 11-12 inch width and roughly 16 ounces in weight.
- Wood handle options include Walnut, Purple Heart, and Multi-wood, with customization available for an additional cost.
Best Used For
- Fly anglers targeting trout in mountain streams and rivers of the West
- Anglers landing brook trout, rainbows, browns, or cutthroat in the 8-30 inch range
- Hunters and outdoorsmen wanting a locally built, custom fly fishing net
- Gift buyers seeking a personalized net with engraving or ivory design options
Specifications
| Country Of Origin | Locally Built |
|---|---|
| Customization Available | Yes |
| Customization Cost | starting at $50.00 |
| Designerbuilder | Barry Oliver |
| Handle Material | Wood |
| Handle Wood Options | Walnut, Purple Heart, Multi-wood |
| Netting Attachment | 50 lb braided fishing line |
| Netting Material | Smooth rubber netting |
| Target Fish Size | 8 inches to 30 inches |
| Target Species | Brook Trout, Rainbows, Browns, Cutthroat |
| Total Length | 31-32" |
| Weight | roughly 16oz. |
| Width | 11-12" |
Pros
- Hand-built locally by Barry Oliver, a fly fisherman and craftsman.
- Sized for trout from 8 inches to 30 inches.
- Suitable for Brook Trout, Rainbows, Browns, and Cutthroat species.
- Smooth rubber netting wets nicely and keeps trout feeling fresh and clean.
- Customizable with ivory designs, engraving, or initials for an additional cost.
- Available with walnut, purple heart, or multi-wood handles.
Considerations & Trade-offs
- Hand-built and locally made, so each net may vary slightly in size and weight rather than matching a mass-produced standard.
- The listed 31–32" total length and 11–12" width make it a defined trout net, but that sizing may be more specific than anglers want for larger or smaller fish.
- Customization options such as ivory designs or engraving add cost, starting at an additional $50.
- Wood handle options are offered in walnut, purple heart, or multi-wood, so the final look depends on the selected build rather than a single fixed finish.
Suggested Comparisons
- Fly fishing landing nets
- Trout nets
- Custom fishing gifts
- Fishing accessories
Suggested Accessories
- Fly fishing net bag or case
- Replacement landing net
- Net release tool
- Protective storage sleeve
Frequently Asked Questions
What size fish are these nets intended for?
According to the product description, they are designed to safely land trout commonly found in mountain streams and rivers of the West, and are described as ideal for fish from 8 inches to 30 inches in length.
What species are mentioned as a fit for this net?
The description specifically mentions Brook Trout, Rainbows, Browns, and Cutthroat species found in Wyoming, Idaho, and Utah.
Can the net be customized?
Yes. The product text says you can email the store for more customized options, including ivory designs incorporated into the handle or custom engraving/initials for an extra fifty dollars.
What are the listed specifications?
The listed specifications are 31-32 inches total length, 11-12 inches width, smooth rubber netting, roughly 16 oz. weight, wood handles in Walnut, Purple Heart, or Multi-wood, and netting tied into the wood with 50 lb braided fishing line.
Is this a locally made product?
Yes. The description says Salt River Custom Fly Fishing Nets are built locally by fly fishing legend Barry Oliver.