b'Thumbs up for thisDont thrash about with the net if Feature successful gaff shot on ayou miss on the first attempt, wait prized yellowfin wanted for fresh sashimi. for another chance when the fish is calm and try again.Using the net means fish can be released and you can even leave the fish in the water in the net, grab some pliers to flick the hook and let it swim away.Trevally are one fish you always want to net as they have such a soft mouth and lifting it up by the trace can tear the hook out.Snapper of course have tough mouths and you can liftpannies (30-40cm) with the leader into the boat, but if the fish is over 2kg (45cm+) then I would always use the net as even if using heavier 30-40lb leader it can break if damaged or give at your knot when the full weight of the fish is on the hook.The good news is that you just need to keep fishing to get more on water experience with netting or gaffing fish, so what are you waiting for?When you net a fish, ensure the bail arm is lifted to help deal with the fish when unhooking.42FISHING IN GODZONE MAGAZINE'