Through trial and error, I'm convinced that the best and easiest way to net fish on a river is as follows:
* Position the net just downstream of the angler and fish;
* Dip the net roughly halfway into the water;
* The angler guides the fish directly above the net, then lowers the rod to create slack in the line;
* In turn, with the help of the current, the fish swims right into the basket.
In slack water, avoid trying to net a fish tail first. Most fish will simply swim out of the net. Go for a head shot instead.
* Position the net just downstream of the angler and fish;
* Dip the net roughly halfway into the water;
* The angler guides the fish directly above the net, then lowers the rod to create slack in the line;
* In turn, with the help of the current, the fish swims right into the basket.
In slack water, avoid trying to net a fish tail first. Most fish will simply swim out of the net. Go for a head shot instead.
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