In the words of Sam Lacina, a true Master Craftsman. You may order from the stock nets or work with Sam to create a custom version. Some of the stock nets will be available and others wont. Be sure to give yourself ample time if you would like to order one as a gift or even for yourself. Nets are pictured from left to right. Call or email for price, availability, and to order.

"These are some of my favorite combination's of landing net handle and hoop options. These styles have often evolved from interaction with other fishermen. It seems the possessions I enjoy most have a story around them. If you have a different inspiration, contact me. Together we can create a new fly fishing net design for your story. These styles are available in a variety of wood selections and with other design details. All sizes are approximations."

The Classic
Originally I was inspired to start making fly fishing nets by Ron Reinholdt, a net maker in Northern Michigan. His landing nets looked back to classic English trout streams. This design catches some of that same feeling. This landing net's "traditional" hoop shape is modified from a classic Valentine heart. The longer "classic" handle makes this a good landing net for those who fish bamboo rods or longer fly rods. This landing net is also a good choice when fishing waters that are difficult to wade. The extra reach can be very helpful.

Dimensions:
Hoop 9 inches by 14 inches. Handle length 10-12 inches. Total length 25 inches. Shown in purple heart and maple with the "split wood handle". Priced starting at $150.

The Beaver Kill
While fishing out East on the Beaver Kill, I had the pleasure to meet Tom and his son casting fine bamboo rods and sipping good scotch. Tom brought piece after piece of historical fly fishing objects to share with me. They wanted a "traditional" hoop with a shorter handle. During the conversation we designed this landing net.

Dimensions:
Hoop 9 inches by 14 inches. Beaverkill handle 8-10 inches. Total length 22 inches. Shown in walnut. Priced starting at $150.

The Western
Sometimes friends come and go too quickly. Mark had been in Grand Rapids only a year before he was moving back to the West with his family. He wanted a modern style handle and this fly fishing net was created using a "traditional" hoop.

Dimensions:
Hoop 9 inches by 14 inches. Western handle 10 inches. Total length 22 inches. Shown in cherry. Priced starting at $150.

The Eastern
This slightly more rounded shape evolved from my "traditional" hoop shape originally featured in both "The Classic" and "The Western." This fly fishing net looks great with a curved flowing handle.

Dimensions:
Hoop 9 inches by 12 inches. Handle 10 inches. Total length 20 inches. Shown in walnut. Priced starting at $150.

The Friar's Frying Pan
Father John reminisced about a landing net he purchased in a small shop in the East when he was a younger man. He loved its circular shape but the trout net and the fly shop are now only memories. Together we designed this fishing net. This is a great landing net for small streams.

Dimensions:
Hoop 9 inches by 9 inches. Handle 10 inches. Total length 18 inches. Shown in walnut and sycamore. Priced starting at $150.

Cane Classic
Mr. Dickerson produced some of the finest cane rods made anywhere, right here in Michigan. He also made landing nets. I had the privilege of inspecting one of his creations. This hoop shape was inspired by that opportunity.

Dimensions:
Hoop 9 inches by 13 inches. Handle 9 inches. Total length 22 inches. Shown in walnut and sycamore. Priced starting at $150.

The Wind In The Willows
Mother Nature gave me this design. There was a curved intrusion in a beautifully grained piece of walnut. I was intrigued and cut out a handle following its shape. The finished landing net reminded me of a willow bent by the wind next to a favorite trout stream.

Dimensions:
"Standard" hoop 9 inches by 14 inches. "Wind in the Willow" handle 9 inches. Total length 21 inches. Shown in chestnut handle with an ash and elm hoop. Priced starting at $150.

The Steelheader
For years I carried a "classic" style landing net. While fishing on a smaller Michigan river, I caught a beautiful bright steelhead. With the front end of the fish in the landing net and the back half out, I recognized the need for a larger fishing net that I could carry when wading. I combined the "classic canoe net's" hoop with a shorter handle length. This flyfishing net features a scalloped contour where the hoop and the handle meet. This makes it easier to control and more comfortable to grip while landing a fish.

Dimensions:
Hoop 14 inches by 14 inches. Handle 14 inches. Total length 23 inches. Shown in cherry and maple. Priced starting at $175.

The River Guide
After creating a variety of landing nets for guides on the Muskegon, Manistee, Pere Marquette, and Au Sable Rivers of Michigan, I found the large rubber net bags had too much drag for comfortable use. This net is designed with a smaller rubber net bag. It is a good compromise between size and ease of use.

Dimensions:
Hoop 15 inches by 16 inches. Handle length 24 inches. Total length 40 inches. Priced starting at $300.