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Frabill Conservation Series net for Tennessee Walleye and Sauger Fishing

Walleye teeth and rubber mesh get along.

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Why it is on the list

Why the Frabill Conservation Series net is on the walleye and sauger checklist

Walleye teeth and rubber mesh get along.

NetFrabill Conservation Series netWalleye teeth and rubber mesh get along.Shop on Amazon →Why it is on the list

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How it is used here

Using a net like this on Tennessee water

The tools on a checklist are the things that make a trip go smoothly rather than catch fish on their own: a net that lands a bass without breaking the line, pliers that get a treble hook out of a catfish, a light for the evening bite on Kentucky Lake, a cart that gets a cooler down a carry-in bank access. None of them is exciting and all of them get used every trip.

Buy the simple version. A rubber net, a pair of long nose pliers with a cutter and a headlamp cover nearly every situation on Tennessee water.

Where to use it

Tennessee water for the Frabill Conservation Series net

Where to use itBarren ForkPublic access, limits and what else swims in Barren Fork.See the spots →Where to use itCalf Killer RiverPublic access, limits and what else swims in Calf Killer River.See the spots →Where to use itCenter Hill LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Center Hill Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCheatham LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cheatham Lake.See the spots →Where to use itCherokee LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Cherokee Lake.See the spots →Where to use itChickamauga LakePublic access, limits and what else swims in Chickamauga Lake.See the spots →

The Frabill Conservation Series net is on the walleye and sauger checklist because it works on Tennessee water.

Goes with

What the Frabill Conservation Series net pairs with on the walleye and sauger list

The rest of the walleye and sauger checklist, each with its own page.

RodSt. Croix Premier 6 ft 6 in medium spinning rodSensitive enough to feel a sauger pick up a jig in 20 feet of current.Why it is on the list →ReelShimano Sedona 2500 spinning reelDependable and smooth for the price.Why it is on the list →LineSeaguar InvizX fluorocarbon, 8 lbLow stretch to feel the bite and set a hook deep.Why it is on the list →JigNorthland Fire-Ball jigs, 1/4 to 1/2 ozTip with a minnow and drag it through the tailwater eddies.Why it is on the list →PlasticBerkley Gulp Alive Minnow, 3 inWhen live minnows are not an option.Why it is on the list →RigBottom bouncers and Lindy rigsTroll the lake flats in May and June.Why it is on the list →
All 10 items

Same job, other fishing

Other nets on the Tennessee checklists

NetFrabill Conservation Series landing netRubber mesh so hooks do not tangle and fish go back clean.Why it is on the list →NetFrabill Trophy Haul landing netA striper does not fit a trout net.Why it is on the list →NetRubber mesh trout netRubber mesh does not strip slime, so released fish survive.Why it is on the list →NetFrabill Big Kahuna musky netBig enough to leave the fish in the water while you unhook it.Why it is on the list →NetLong-handle landing netPiers are high; a long handle reaches the water.Why it is on the list →

Common questions

Frabill Conservation Series net questions

What is the Frabill Conservation Series net for?

Walleye teeth and rubber mesh get along. It is the net on the walleye and sauger checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.

Which fish is the Frabill Conservation Series net good for in Tennessee?

The walleye and sauger checklist covers walleye, sauger, saugeye. The tools on a checklist are the things that make a trip go smoothly rather than catch fish on their own: a net that lands a bass without breaking the line, pliers that get a treble hook out of a catfish, a light for the evening bite on Kentucky Lake, a cart that gets a cooler down a carry-in bank access.

Where would I use the Frabill Conservation Series net?

On the Tennessee water that holds walleye and sauger: Barren Fork, Calf Killer River, Center Hill Lake, Cheatham Lake among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.

What goes with the Frabill Conservation Series net?

The rest of the walleye and sauger checklist, starting with St. Croix Premier 6 ft 6 in medium spinning rod, Shimano Sedona 2500 spinning reel, Seaguar InvizX fluorocarbon, 8 lb. The checklist page has all 10 items.

Is there a different net for other fishing?

Yes: Frabill Conservation Series landing net on the smallmouth bass list; Frabill Trophy Haul landing net on the striper and hybrid list; Rubber mesh trout net on the trout list.

How much does the Frabill Conservation Series net cost?

The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.

Can I buy the Frabill Conservation Series net in Tennessee instead?

Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.

Is this an affiliate link?

Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.

Do I need a licence to use it?

Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.

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