Thorofare Net | Collapsible Fly Fishing Net for Backpacking
Thorofare Net | Collapsible Fly Fishing Net for Backpacking
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The Thorofare Net is a collapsible fly fishing net built for the backcountry angler. Our patented folding design lets you pack a full-size landing net into your backpack without sacrificing space, weight, or performance — no more choosing between going light and landing fish properly.
At just 13.3 oz, it's one of the lightest packable fly fishing nets on the market, and it's built tough enough to handle the weight of a cutthroat on a remote alpine lake or a fat brown in a remote canyon. When you're done, it breaks down in seconds and stows in its included mil-spec mesh bag, ready for the hike to the next bend or to slide into your luggage when you're travelling home.
Whether you're deep in the wilderness on a week-long backpacking trip or running a day hike into high country water, the Thorofare is the perfect fishing tool.
Made in the USA. Built to last a lifetime.
- Weight: 13.3 oz (net only) / 15.5 oz (with case)
- Includes: Mil-spec mesh storage bag
- Design: Patented collapsible/folding frame
- Attachment: Handle hole compatible with magnetic releases and lanyard systems; floats during ordinary use
- Warranty: Lifetime repair or replacement
Watch the video below for a full product tutorial.
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How to use the Thorofare Net
What's with the name?
Thorofare is an old English word referring to "a road or path between two places."
It is also the name of the furthest point from a road in the Lower 48: a corner of southeast Yellowstone National Park which provides spawning habitat to the native Yellowstone cutthroat trout of Yellowstone Lake. Filled with far more grizzly bears and cutthroats than people, it embodies the epic adventures that await the backcountry angler.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the weight and dimensions?
Net weight: 13.3 oz (without case); 15.5 oz (with case).
Net dimensions (collapsed): 11"x6"
Net dimensions (assembled): 22 3/8" length x 10 7/8" width
Is this an ultralight backpacking product?
At Colter Backcountry, we're very experienced with ultralight backpacking. Although lighter than most of its peers, the Thorofare net is a lightweight piece of gear, not necessarily an ultralight product. If you're a hardcore ultralighter who only cares about how many grams your pack weighs, let's face it - you're probably not bringing fishing gear in the first place.
Our philosophy around pack weight is simple: pack minimally and take a few extra items that will enhance your backcountry experience. When you find yourself with a 20" native cutthroat on the end of your line, we'd wager that a good net is probably on the short list of items that will definitely broaden your backcountry experience.
When designing the Thorofare net, we wanted to create a lightweight and extremely packable product while maintaining the integrity and utility of a modern fly fishing net.
How durable is the net?
Built in the USA, Thorofare nets are designed to be your trusty companion in the backcountry. They are made to handle the rigors of backcountry fishing and the weight of fish but are not indestructible. Avoid stressing the joints unnaturally. We recommend watching the accompanying product video before using your net to properly assemble.
Does it float?
The Thorofare net's handle is completely sealed and will float in moving water during ordinary use.
How do I attach it?
Attach it however you attach your regular fishing net. The Thorofare net comes with a hole in its handle, enabling you to secure it with existing magnetic release or lanyard systems. In the backcountry, we frequently forgo this and just tuck it in a belt loop. The choice is yours!
Does it have a warranty?
Our products are designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA and are built to last. If you have any problems with your Thorofare net, please get in touch with us on our repairs and returns page. We take pride in our product and will help repair or replace broken parts.
I just used my new Thorofare net to backpack and fish in the Uinta Mountains. Love the packability and portability. And it nets fish just like any other net. Great product!
Haven't had this on the water yet, but am impressed with the rigidity and light weight of it and the packability. This certainly solves a problem for the traveling angler.
I was looking for a net for backpacking. I was looking for light and packable and this fit the bill. I have had other expandable nets before and struggled with how strong/robust they were in addition to durability. This one is much more rigid and strong. Time will tell on durability but quality seems great.
I really like this concept of a travel net. Haven’t used it on the water yet but it will meet my needs of being able to have a good packable travel net. I think if there was a model with a slightly longer handle, that would make it even better
A compact, lightweight landing net that easily assembles into a sturdy and reliable tool. Perfect for backpacking and float tube.