That’s a landing net — specifically a rubber-mesh, folding kayak/boat landing net 🐟
A few clues from the photo:
- It has a wide hoop and deep bag, which is designed to land fish rather than catch bait.
- The black rubberized mesh helps keep hooks from tangling and is much gentler on fish for catch-and-release.
- The long wooden/extended handle makes it easier to reach fish beside a boat or kayak.
- The net looks like a folding or collapsible style, common for boat, kayak, trout, bass, and fly fishing.
If you’re trying to identify the type for buying one, search for:
- Foldable landing net
- Rubber-coated landing net
- Kayak fishing net
- Floating landing net if you want one that won’t sink if dropped
What it’s good for:
- Bass, trout, panfish, and inshore fish
- Catch-and-release, because rubber mesh is easier on slime coats and fins
- Boats and kayaks, where storage space matters
Quick tip: if you fish from a kayak or small boat, choose a net with a longer handle and rubberized mesh. That combo is gold when a fish decides to do one last boat-side tantrum 😄
If you want, I can also help you identify the exact style/model or suggest a few good replacements based on your target fish.
