KastKing Pontus Fishing Net, Foldable & Lightweight Landing Net with Built in Length Scale, Strength Aluminum Handle, Fishing Gear and Gift for Men

Awesome sturdy net, fits well in my bag.

I picked up the KastKing Pontus Foldable Fishing Landing Net expecting something a bit flimsy, but I was pleasantly surprised. It turned out to be much stronger than I expected, and the folding design is really convenient. Pros: Feels sturdy and well-built Folds up for easy storage and transport Lightweight but still durable Built-in length scale is a nice bonus Cons: None so far In use, it’s held up well and doesn’t feel like it’s going to fall apart when actually landing fish. The foldable design makes it easy to keep in the car or with your gear without taking up much space. Overall: Very impressed overall. Strong, practical, and easy to store, great value for the price.

For anyone like me who brings extra poles, cooler, a tackle box or two, space becomes important especially on a kayak or canoe. The shorter handle, the fact it folds, keeps guests from tripping or stepping on the pole when in a regular boat. It will fit easily into or attached to a tackle box for when you want to go by foot to a great spot.

Bought as a birthday gift for a dedicated fisherman. What caught my eye about it was the sleek design but also the size is perfect. Plenty big for fish, but not too big to get in the way in the boat. It folds up and stores away, but I have 4 stars because I struggled figuring out how to fold it back up and there wasn’t instructions on how to (maybe it’s just me though). Satisfied with purchase and it was loved as a gift! Oh and price was perfect.

The KastKing Pontus Fishing Net is a well-designed tool that combines portability with functionality, making it suitable for various fishing scenarios. Its foldable and retractable design allows for easy storage and transport, which is particularly beneficial for kayak or bank fishing.  Constructed with a 6063 aluminum alloy handle and a durable FBR frame, the net offers a sturdy build. The handle extends up to 61 inches, providing ample reach, and features a reinforced aluminum rib for added strength. The floating EVA foam padding ensures the net stays afloat if accidentally dropped, reducing the risk of loss.   The net’s mesh is designed to be fish-friendly, minimizing harm to the catch, which is ideal for catch-and-release practices. Additionally, the built-in length scale on the net allows for quick measurements of your catch, though some users have noted it can be challenging to use with the fish inside the net.

I got this net to store in my backpack for fishing lakes that require a bit of a hike. It transports well, stays untangled, is quick to pull out and works great for the fish I’m targeting. I haven’t netted anything massive with it yet, but I’m sure it could hold up to just about anything I need it for. It seems to be quite durable and a lot better than the old string nets I used in the past.

I have purchased several Kast King rods and reels and have been quite satisfied with their products but I was not satisfied with this net. In full disclosure, KastKing sent me the 17”-13”-16” hoop size (fixed pole) net for free to try out and review. I am an inshore kayak angler and fish for Redfish, Trout, Flounder and other inshore species and occasionally do some Bass fishing. I have owned several collapsible nets. A failure point for these collapsible nets is the locking mechanism. The KastKing locking mechanism is made with a thicker, stronger, and heavier plastic and seems very durable. When I tried to snap the net into place, the hinged area on the locking mechanism was stiff and did not snap in place or close easily. I suspect it will loosen up and work better over time. The nylon covered PVC mesh is well made and the holes in the net are a bit larger than similar collapsible nets. This is a big plus to prevent hooks from getting tangled in the net. The net comes with a storage bag but a more useful and important feature would have been be to include a built in tether on the handle, in order to secure the net on your boat or kayak. Just because a net floats doesn’t mean it can’t drop into the water unnoticed and float away or get taken away by current. The measuring strip on the bottom of the net is not really functional as once you have a fish in the net it’s difficult to see the measurements. The one major problem with this net is that it is just too small. I was surprised by the smaller size of the hoop and net basket, so I took measurements to compare with the advertised measurements. The width of the net hoop is 16”, not 17”. The depth is accurate at 13”, although a depth of at least 15” would be much better. The length of the net hoop measured closer to 12”, not 16”. I tested the net on the water and netted several fish with it. The net handled fish measuring 17” or less without too much problem but when it came time to net a 24” Redfish, I had to scoop the fish in sideways and it filled the net. Fortunately, the fish was completely worn out and had stopped fighting when I netted it. If the fish had still been thrashing about, as many fish will do, I would have struggled to get it in the net. When catching bigger fish it is critical to have a net large enough, yet still maneuverable, to hopefully capture the fish on the first try. KastKing offers a larger, telescopic version, of this net with an advertised hoop size of 18”-17”-17”, which is a very appropriate size for most freshwater and inshore saltwater use. For anyone that purchases the larger net please take measurements and post a review as to their accuracy. The larger net may very well be a 4 or 5 star net but the best I can rate this net is 3 stars and recommend it only to those that are not targeting larger fish. I hope this unbiased review helps.

Good quality, reasonably priced, packs away nicely

Went fishing for the first time with a seasoned fisherman with decades of experience and he was very impressed with the reach, construction and tools given in this set!