Do you need a net??

[Saba Slayer]

I carry a net...its a Promar hookless that doesn't split fins...I've had to release small trap hooked fish and its seems easier with a net...the reg is as written.
And Andy is right about releasing small fish...best done at the side of the yak without handling them. Especially the little ones like that baby in his photo...its a Trout hook...��

[skrilla]

Before my Promar net I stashed a mesh net laundry bag from the dollar store in my tackle box. Regs don't define what an actual landing net is other than having an 18" opening.