Hellbender Nets ReviewsSee store reviews

Love my net. It looks really unique and is well made. I had purchased a Hellbender net for a buddy as a gift and was kinda jealous of it. When my old net's handle came apart I pulled the trigger on my own. Friendly service and quality products for both purchases.

Every item that comes from Hellbender is of the highest quality. I have nets, a fly rod, hats - everything is top drawer. Never a problem, great folks, and top tier merchandise. Five stars.

These nets are incredible, and the customer service is doubly so. I got to put my Hellbender High Sierra through the paces this past weekend in the Smokies. The net is incredibly lightweight, and absolutely gorgeous to boot. I fished for about six hours in pouring rain, and the net was submerged while I was taking pictures. There is no evidence of any water retention whatsoever. It's now one of my most cherished pieces of gear. Can't recommend enough.

I wanted a smaller net with a longer handle than I currently use. This beauty sure fit the bill and it's a functional art piece as well! Extremely light as well. Twelve inch handle work great. The first fish I landed with it was a frisky wild Spec in Tennessee. This net is a joy to own and use. I'd definitely do business with Hellbender again!

Quality across the board! The Speck is extremely light, but don’t confuse that for lack of durability. It’s serious solidly built net. I got mine specifically for Blue Lining in Pennsylvania for native brookies, where often times you're fishing tight very technical overgrown streams. Where you need your gear to be very small and nimble as to not get hung up. This is a very purpose built net, that has filled a very important role in my fly fishing arsenal. Really couldn’t be more pleased with it!

This is a great small net.I havnt landed any fish with it yet but I can tell it will be ideal for fish in the 6 to 12 in range, but will handle the occasional 14 or 15 incher.So this makes it perfect for most small creek fishing.It also has a unique look and feel that only comes from a hand mad product. Don't hesitate to pick up a Hellbender, they are awsome.

I just received my new Hellbender net, and am excited to use it soon on some lake run Steelhead, here in Wisconsin. The net is a work of art, both in appearance and design. It has good balance, and is not heavy. I received it in about a week and had outstanding customer service! John Anderson

What a unique handmade net. So beautiful and balanced. Exactly what I was looking for. Perfect size for the eastern sierra streams I fish in. I will be placing another order for Christmas gifts soon to surprise friends and family members. The teather is a perfect match for the net and make access to it very simple. I love this product.

The model net I purchase was named Pocket Water and it is the perfect sized net for the streams I fish in the Easter Sierra mountains. I was pleasantly surprised by the unique shape and style of the net. It is also a beautiful net. Lightweight but sturdy. It was a pleasure fishing with this net. I will be ordering soon for several upcoming Christmas gifts for family and friends. Super product.

Great product with some of the best Customer Service I’ve experienced in a long time! Looking forward to using this at the end of February as we hit the north Georgia mountains

Just fantastic craftsmanship thanks so much JD can’t wait to get some fish in the net!! Anyone looking for a great net and an artistic beauty look no further… will get a smaller one for my backcountry and small streams adventures!

Great net for blue line fishing for native trout in the mountains of Pennsylvania. The size of the speck is awesome and the craftsmanship is amazing. It is a beautiful minimalist net. Love it and will order another in the future.

The quality of my new net is exceptional and greater than expected. It is so light in hand and will make in stream use a delight. Great craftsmanship and service from Hellbender. Highly recommended. Thank you. Bob

Absolutely blown away with the arrival of my Blue Line net ! The flameburst finish is quite the attention getter, it’s FIRE. I was in need of a slight alteration to my handle. The Hellbender crew, without question took my request, and delivered a truly beautiful piece. The unique style and quality of these nets are definitely not found very easily. Thank you, Hellbender crew, for the attention to detail and passion put into each of these creations.

These nets are art. Absolutely beautiful. Built with a very high level of craftsmanship and care. This is a piece of gear that I will potentially be handing down to one of my sons. Im very happy with my purchase and can confidently recommend Hellbender Nets for any of you fishermen out there with an appreciation for high quality equipment.

A good friend recommended you to me. Said "you wont be disappointed." He sure was right! Beautiful craftsmanship shows the care taken in each net. Love the flameburst with the black rubber basket. Was in my hand 3 days after ordering it. Can not wait to christen it. Thank you, Anthony U.

As expected my second net is great with exceptional quality and looks. From order placement to delivery is exceptional at approximately 2 weeks. Thanks for a great looking net. Bob

Beautiful craftsmanship. Got one for a trip in the smokies. Although, it has been great for Ohio creek bass :). I look forward to lots of great adventures, and maybe future nets as gifts for my closest buddies!

JD and Bailey are absolutely the best people on earth! Everyone should own a hellbender, just to interact with them. The nets are beautifully handmade. I get so many compliments about how it looks and the quality. Best thing I ever got for fishing. Get one. You won't regret it.

Everything from hellbender is amazing. I love my net. It's gotten alot of work. If you are an angler of any sort, use a net. It's better for the fish. And, get a hellbender, it supports a small business who is run by super sweet great people.

I bought the upstream, and love it. It is unique and well made. I much prefer supporting small businesses like Hellbender. Such a better way to spend my money for a product handmade by people who use them, and care about the things they make.

Bailly and JD are amazing to work with. Very approachable and WHAT A WORK OF ART! Love my nets and I will be back 😉 would recommend this company to anyone.

This is such a beautiful net. It's light weight. I got the right "brookie" size for my relatively small New England stream fishing. So excited to use a piece of equipment made by a real craftsperson. So excellent. Thank you so much.

The net has such a unique look! I love that it is made entirely out of such a light, strong, and sustainable material. The copper adds a nice touch too. I was able to net several fish with it already and it has performed perfectly. I asked for a handle at the long end of the range because I fish by myself with long tippets, it helps me reach without breaking my rod. Thanks hellbender! Great product

My second net just delivered is as nice as my first net. Great Craftsmanship and quality. Love the lightness of the net. Great company and people to deal with. Bob

Calling all fly fishing enthusiasts, these nets are a must to complement your fishing experience! Handmade in ole USA by two good old boys! The in-hand feel and the craftsmanship is superior to any other net on the market. I now own two of these babies to replace my current, over priced made in China nets. I gave another to a buddy for a retirement gift! The price, quality, and the service is FISH ON! Make your fly fishing great again by purchasing gear made in the USA 🇺🇸! Brian

Bailly was very prompt at communicating about my order and responding to my questions and I received my order in about a week. My net and tether are beautiful to look at and very well made, and we’re very happy with our experience!

What a convenient way to store my net! The magnet is really powerful, and the rounded surface makes it really easy to find when I got to reset the net on my back / off my waders. Great product!

I have known JD and Bailly for a few years and they are so passionate about their bamboo nets. Three years ago they donated four nets for me to use with my middle school fly fishing class. I use their Brookie net whenever I fish the blue lines here in Western NC. They are amazing people that have an amazing product. I proudly display their cool Hellbender Net sticker on my Tacoma camper shell. You need to get yours today! Christopher

The craftsmanship and quality of my Hellbender Net is incredible. I can’t wait to get into some nice trout. Tomorrow won’t come soon enough. Thanks for making such a high caliber product!

Top quality net, knew as soon as I took it out of the box. Look forward to using it while blue lining in the mountains of WV! Love doing business with small companies with attention to quality and service.

I love the look and feel of the new net . Very fast delivery . Shocked me when I saw the box on the porch . I was guessing Atleast a week or so for delivery . Great transaction !

My new Hellbender "Brookie" net is fantastic and the folks at Hellbender were great to work with. I wanted a small, rubberized net for the fishing I do on the smaller spring creeks. Finding a small rubberized net is pretty impossible other than Hellbender, and they came through. The quality is excellent. Thanks Hellbender!!

I haven't used the net but I can't stop looking at! A beautiful net for the beautiful fish in PNW. I want all of it! Thanks JD and Bailly for the added personal touch! Love what y'all do.

I love this company. I purchased the brookie net, which I have put through the ringer. Great net and very cool looking. Super light and very well constructed. Just purchased the net tether, which I will put to use come Spring. And their stickers are super cool. Great company and made in the USA!

Beautiful and functional, of the many nets I have owned over the years this is by far the best. Stellar craftsmanship, and a great small business owned and run by delightful people. Highly recommend.

Hellbender Nets are not only functional, they are a work of Art - flamed (my preference) or natural unflamed bamboo with copper wire lacing to hold the bag on. Very beautiful work. You also have a choice of 4 bags to choose from. I can’t wait to take a photo of my first fish in it, yes, I’ll share it you. Also, their Rare Earth Tether is Awesome. Be sure to check out all their models and options at Hellbendernets.com. Also, feel free to email me with any questions

It's not even trout season around here, so I haven't used it. It looks nice and seems well-made, though. I need to figure out the best way to carry it, or see what works best for me, anyway. I may buy a second...not sure. I wanted a biggish net, and for some my fishing it'll be great...but on rivers where the fish are likely to be under a foot long, I don't want to be that guy with the little fish and the big net.

Jiat like their nets, their hats are top quality. They did a great job coming up with a design, and put out a solid hat. Just buy something from them. Doesn't matter. They are super great people. They deserve our support.