Netting out monster sized fish ?

[zennzzo]

MY LFS sold me my new arowana in a bucket about 5 " deep of tank water he was in...made it hard to accliment to his new home but we made it.
After he was equalize a large net and quick action to the new tank.

 

[sharKhUntEr]

i cought me monsterous betta wit me own to hands when i cleaned the tank

 

[loach43]

Ideally best to not touch the fish with anything but its own water when moving.
I know, I know, easier said than done

 

[kido]

i use huge transparent plastic bags.. i just coax them in and remove water to just the right level then move to the the other tank or put them in a container then move.. this usually keeps them from having drop scales and scratches that a net might do

 

[cabouta1]

I usually move fish during water changes, way easier.

 

[The TRUST]

I use a fishing net. I make sure I choose one made of very soft material, short handle and a deep net. this works great for big fish. I let the fish swim in and immediately flip the net shut and then flip it again so that the fish' weight is supported by the other side of the net so it is easier to lift it and since the fish is "tightly" wrapped in the net it can't struggle as much. If you guys are having a hard time imagining what I just described let me know, I'll try to snap some pics.

Some of you guys don't like the net idea but I have seen Walmart carry nets that are made out of rubber and are sort of basket shaped. Would work great for big fish but downside is that they are long, expensive and kinda shallow, which makes it easy for the fish to jump out.

 

[e!o!z!]

Rod and Reel and a nice fish hook.

 

[peanut]

use a pillow case its easer then a net and they dont get caught up give it a try

 

[alphaferret]

bigger nets!poss mesh bags!

 

[rayman45]

monster sized nets


i got one thats 24" round and 48" deep for my sh