Magnetic Net Release for Fly Fishing

UPDATE: a few weeks ago I was fishing and went to reach for my net to land a fish, only to find the net was gone. The only thing there was one of the carabiniers attached to my d-ring on my sling pack. Not sure if the cord of the release somehow tore or if it somehow became unclipped from the carabiner, but I lost the release and my net. Don't think I'll be using a net release anymore. Since I'm not sure how it broke I can't blame it on the release itself, but I'm suspicious.This the first magnetic net release I've ever used. I purchased a new fly fishing sling pack and had nowhere to put my net, so I bought this release and put it on one of the pack's D-rings. The magnets are very strong and have no problem staying together even with the weight of a net pulling down on them. When putting the release back together, all I have to do is stick the handle of the net up in the general direction of the other end of the release on my back and they will snap together instantly. As I said this is the only magnetic release I've ever used but it has to be hands-down the best bang-for-your-buck you'll get for something like this.

First off I will say that the first Net Release I received was defective just like others have noted. One of the plastic loops pulled out exactly like the pic another reviewer shared. But........I sent a message to the seller at 8:30 at night. I got a response 10 minutes later and the seller sent me a new unit. This is what I will review as I think this is a great value. You will see the same net release sold under different names at some of the biggest fly fishing sites but at 2-2.5 times the price. I received by replacement in three days and it works perfectly. Feel secure if ordering that you will be taken care of by the seller. I suggested to them that they test each one before sending it out thus avoiding having to send a replacement and keeping buyers happy.

Very strong magnets... I use this for a handheld headlight as a secondary for night mountain biking, and I keep it attached to a backpack shoulder strap so I can reach for it and just pull it away from it's attached magnet and see anyting around me since my stationary headlight on my handlebars only points forward, works very well, all I have to do to reattach it does have the magnets near one another and they will quickly reattach my light to the strap without having to look so I can keep my eyes on the path, and I'm quite sure it's all aluminum other than the magnets themselves so it is weatherproof & rustproof. I also am a very capable mountain biker executing jumps and dropping off Ledges and this has never detached due to inertia, and the headlight I have attached to it is heavier than your average flashlight.

Great product. Does everything it's suppose to for half the cost of the big names. The magnet is very strong. I often find myself walking through thick brush and trees, trying to get to the river. I haven't once had my net pulled off of me.4 stars because nothing is perfect. And because I feel they should've included two of the aluminum clips. One is one too few. I didn't use the lanyard because my net already has one. It clips to my belt. The magnet is attached to the hoop of my net so that the handle is pointing down. Makes grabbing it while fighting a fish in the middle of a river easy.

Using this for metal detecting to attach my pinpointer to my finds bag. Works perfectly. Only minor issue...the magnets are so strong...they will attract and fill up with little bits of rusty metal that flakes off some of the finds I throw in my bag or even magnetic rock bits...so sometimes the magnets won't stick together because the surfaces are covered with this debris. Wipe them off quickly and back to business. Just a very minor annoyance...but not even enough to ding it a star.

Just used this for the first time yesterday. Snapped into the D ring on the back of my fishing vest and it keeps my net out of the way and easy to use when ready. When I received, I thought it looked like the coiled line and the magnet were too small to do the job I wanted. But the magnet is very powerful for its size and really does the job. The only issue I was having was after using the net, you need to make sure the net end of the magnet connects to the other magnet and not the snap ring. If I reach back and grab the magnet on the D ring then I can make sure the two come together. Will be very happy with my purchase if the magnets keep their power like they do now.

So much better than the crappy "elastic cord" that came with my net. Kept the net high enough to be out the way and seemed to find the magnet for reattaching when needed and didn't accidently come loose through the whole day. Only down side, was it only came with one (pretty low quality IMHO) carabiner to attach - switched it out for a couple of more sturdy metal ones from local hardware store, one for net one for belt on waders. Worked a treat.

Magnet self locates and holds good, but has an easy enough breakaway to use it. Have it clipped to the back of my fly fishing vest holding my net. Its held great so far for the times I've gone out and used it. Love how easy it is to reattach despite being on my back just reach it behind my back and it just finds itself and clicks together. Good design, seems like it will last. Very happy with it.