I am looking into getting a new landing net. I see several options for overall lengths and also attachments to wader options. I am curious in general if you carry a net while wading or just manage without a net? Personally, I feel I am more efficient in catching and releasing the fish with a net as a tool in the process.
If you do carry a net, what is a good overall net length for wading? Also, do you find a retractor system or magnetic clip system works better to attach the net to your waders?
Here are some size options from the Orvis website that I am contemplating. I am leaning towards the mid length, but maybe the hand net length would be better for wading as it is less bulky?:
Hand Net is 25½"L, weighs .63 lbs. head is 8½"W x 17"L, bag depth is 11".
Mid-Length Net is 37"L, weighs .88 lbs., head is 13"W x 18"L, bag depth is 12".
Guide Net is 55"L, weighs 1.6 lbs., head is 16"W x 24¾"L, bag depth is 14".