The Fishpond Nomad Yampa Fly Fishing Landing Net is purpose-built for the walk-wade angler who needs a compact, lightweight net that won't snag brush, fits cleanly into a sling pack slot, and floats if you drop it. Constructed from a carbon fiber and fiberglass composite — with DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber woven into the River Armor edition for added impact resistance — the Yampa is as tough as it is light at just 0.9 lbs. The 18.2" x 11.2" hoop is sized right for trout without being unwieldy in tight quarters, and the fish-friendly rubber net bag protects slime coats for clean catch-and-release.
Fishpond Nomad Yampa Landing Net – Video Review
Fishpond Nomad Yampa Net In the Field
Why Wade Anglers Choose the Nomad Yampa
The Yampa is designed around the realities of wade fishing — tight streamside brush, pack net slots, and the constant need to move fast and light. The compact hoop profile minimizes snags on willows and bankside vegetation, while the slim 9" handle gives you precise control when you're reaching for a fish in current. The net integrates seamlessly into any Fishpond sling pack or chest pack net slot, and the built-in handle scale lets you measure fish quickly without fumbling for a separate tool.
Buoyant and waterproof by design, the Yampa floats if it hits the water — a small detail that matters a lot when you're mid-wade in fast current. Pair it with the Fishpond Confluence 2.0 Magnetic Net Release for instant one-hand deployment, and add the Fishpond Swivel Retractor or Arrowhead Retractor to keep it tethered and accessible all day.
Fishpond Nomad Yampa – Full Feature List
- Carbon fiber & fiberglass composite frame — lightweight, buoyant, and durable
- River Armor edition adds DuPont™ Kevlar® fiber — maximum impact and abrasion resistance
- Fish-friendly rubber net bag — protects fish slime coats for healthy catch-and-release
- Compact hoop profile — minimizes snags in brushy, tight streamside cover
- Buoyant & waterproof — floats if dropped; built for all-weather use
- Built-in handle scale — measure fish quickly without extra tools
- Matte finish — low-glare, fish-spooking-resistant
- Fits standard pack net slots — integrates with Fishpond sling packs, chest packs, and wading packs
- Compatible with magnetic net releases — works with Fishpond Confluence 2.0 and similar systems
Fishpond Nomad Yampa Specs
- Hoop Size: 18.2" x 11.2"
- Bag Depth: 12"
- Overall Dimensions: 27.5" x 12" x 0.75"
- Handle Length: 9"
- Weight: 0.9 lbs (with rubber net bag)
- Net Bag Color: Clear (Brown Trout & Shadowcast Camo) | Black (River Armor)
- Available Colors: Shadowcast Camo, Brown Trout, River Armor
- Best for: Wade fishing, trout fishing, catch-and-release, tight cover streams, tailwaters, spring creeks