Disclosed is a lighted fish landing net that includes a net including an upper perimeter, a net support that supports the net at the upper perimeter and includes an elongated support body and a channel extending along the elongated body, an optical fiber extending at least partially through the channel with a first end and an elongated surface extending at least partially along the channel, and at least one light source positioned proximate the first end. The light source may emit light that is incident on the first end of the optical fiber such that light is emitted from the elongated surface of the optical fiber along the channel.

Disclosed is a lighted fish landing net that includes a net including an upper perimeter, a net support that supports the net at the upper perimeter and includes an elongated support body and a channel extending along the elongated body, an optical fiber extending at least partially through the channel with a first end and an elongated surface extending at least partially along the channel, and at least one light source positioned proximate the first end. The light source may emit light that is incident on the first end of the optical fiber such that light is emitted from the elongated surface of the optical fiber along the channel.

A handheld landing net hoop shape that positions greater landing net hoop opening in the area an angler first pulls a hooked fish into a landing net. One side of the hoop shape follows a more customary teardrop shape while the other side of the hoop shape extends further and at an angle that complements the natural reach of an angler as he prepares to scoop a hooked fish. It is an efficient use of landing net hoop circumference for the angler who is catching a fish with the aid of a handheld landing net.

A handheld landing net hoop shape that positions greater landing net hoop opening in the area an angler first pulls a hooked fish into a landing net. One side of the hoop shape follows a more customary teardrop shape while the other side of the hoop shape extends further and at an angle that complements the natural reach of an angler as he prepares to scoop a hooked fish. It is an efficient use of landing net hoop circumference for the angler who is catching a fish with the aid of a handheld landing net.

An ice fishing net apparatus that may be utilized to lift fish out of an ice fishing hole. The ice fishing net of the invention includes a hoop and net that is actuatable between a landing position and a netting position. The hoop has a round shape when viewed from the xy plane of an xyz coordinate system and further includes additional bends as viewed from the xz and yz planes such that the hoop conforms to a cylindrical sidewall of an ice fishing hole when oriented in either a landing or netting position. The ice fishing apparatus is particularly useful for netting fish from an ice hole while the user remains in an upright, standing position.

An ice fishing net apparatus that may be utilized to lift fish out of an ice fishing hole. The ice fishing net of the invention includes a hoop and net that is actuatable between a landing position and a netting position. The hoop has a round shape when viewed from the xy plane of an xyz coordinate system and further includes additional bends as viewed from the xz and yz planes such that the hoop conforms to a cylindrical sidewall of an ice fishing hole when oriented in either a landing or netting position. The ice fishing apparatus is particularly useful for netting fish from an ice hole while the user remains in an upright, standing position.

A fishing net support system includes a boat mount configured to be mounted onto a boat hull. A linkage is attached to the boat mount. A receiver can receive a pole of a fishing net. The receiver is mounted on the linkage, such that the linkage allows pivoting between the boat mount and the receiver within a vertical plane.

A fishing net support system includes a boat mount configured to be mounted onto a boat hull. A linkage is attached to the boat mount. A receiver can receive a pole of a fishing net. The receiver is mounted on the linkage, such that the linkage allows pivoting between the boat mount and the receiver within a vertical plane.

A fishing net support assembly for releasably securing a pole of a fishing net to a boat includes a boat mount and a pole mount, which are configured to be mounted onto a hull of the boat and to a pole of a fishing net, respectively. A first mating member and a second mating member are attached to the boat mount and to the pole mount, respectively. Upon mating of the second mating member to the first mating member, the pole is positioned in a horizontal plane and a receiving net of the fishing net and a catch within the receiving net are positioned in the water and are rotatable within the horizontal plane.

A collapsible fishing net apparatus includes a handle including a grip portion, and a rim piece that is configured to couple and decouple from the handle. When the rim piece is coupled to the handle, the rim piece and handle together form a continuous loop. The apparatus further includes a net that is configured to couple to both the handle and the rim piece and enclose the continuous loop.