landing net

noun

, Angling.

1. a small, bag-shaped net with a handle at the mouth, for scooping a hooked fish out of the water and bringing it to shore or into a boat.

landing net

noun

1. angling a loose long-handled net on a triangular frame for lifting hooked fish from the water

Word History and Origins

Origin of landing net¹

First recorded in 1645–55

Example Sentences

“Hard hat…heavy jacket…welding gloves…fish landing net…a sheet…a big Tupperware bin with a lid,” he says.

From The Daily Beast

Never, till 1890, in all my days did I possess a landing-net.

From Project Gutenberg

I must not omit to mention the gaff and the landing-net, most important parts of the angler's outfit.

From Project Gutenberg

It was impossible to see the landing net, and we often knocked them off the hook when trying to scoop them up.

From Project Gutenberg

At the first cast I hooked one, and after a short struggle Bige brought him aboard with the landing net.

From Project Gutenberg

This net appears to have been used either as a landing net, or for the purpose of carrying the fish when taken.

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