The Ultimate Low-Profile, Fish-Friendly Net for Cautious Trophies

When you are stalking easily spooked, gin-clear water trout or targeting wary inshore species, the sudden flash of a bright, polished aluminium net frame can be enough to send your trophy darting for cover right at the boat side. The Rustler Stealth Net is specifically engineered to eliminate that exact problem. Featuring a darkened, anti-glare frame and a low-visibility dark rubber net bag, this net allows you to slip under your catch silently and without triggering a last-minute panic run.

Like all Rustler products, the Stealth Net is designed and hand-assembled in Auckland, New Zealand, with an uncompromising dedication to premium quality. The frame is constructed from high-grade, lightweight materials designed to endure the harsh realities of both alpine freshwater streams and corrosive marine environments without rusting or failing.

The true standout feature of the Stealth is its deep, moulded silicone rubber net bag. Not only does its dark colour blend into the water, but it is also completely hook-proof and tangle-free. Your lures and treble hooks will not snag or bury themselves into the mesh, saving you hours of frustrating untangling. More importantly, the smooth rubber is incredibly gentle on the fish’s protective slime coat, making it the absolute gold standard for catch-and-release anglers.

• Anti-Glare "Stealth" Finish: The darkened, matte frame drastically reduces UV light reflection and glare, allowing you to net wary, easily spooked fish with maximum stealth.

• Fish-Friendly Rubber Mesh: The knotless, moulded silicone rubber bag protects the fish’s delicate scales and slime coat, drastically increasing survival rates for released fish.

• 100% Tangle-Free: The rubberised mesh completely rejects hook penetration, meaning your multi-hook lures and softbaits will slide right out.

• Marine-Grade Durability: Built using premium, corrosion-resistant stainless steel and anodised aluminium components designed to last a lifetime.

• Ergonomic Grip: Features a specialised, high-density non-slip handle ensuring absolute control, even when your hands are freezing cold or covered in slime.

• Integrated Security Lanyard: Comes standard with a heavy-duty retention lanyard to ensure your premium net does not accidentally end up at the bottom of the lake or river.

• NZ Hand-Crafted: Proudly manufactured by the legendary team at Rustler Fishing Gear, known for building the "Rolls Royce" of New Zealand fishing nets.