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Drift Net / Black Walnut

$290.00

A handcrafted fly fishing landing net - built for the water, designed to live beautifully at home.

The Drift Net is a small-batch, handcrafted landing net made for anglers and river-minded homes that value natural materials, visible craft, and objects meant to last. It’s balanced in the hand on the water and considered in its finish, so it feels just as at home leaning on a wall or hanging between seasons.

Each net is made one at a time, photographed individually, and shipped exactly as shown.

Design & Use

The Drift Net is designed to adapt to how you fish and where you fish - mountain creeks, tailwaters, and everything in between.

The hoop flexes where it needs to while staying rigid where it counts. The handle draws inspiration from traditional axe design, with a pronounced endpoint and sweeping curve that lets you know exactly where it ends without looking. That same curve slides easily into a net holster, tucks cleanly behind a pack, and rests naturally in the hand when a fish comes to net.

We shaped the handle with an oval cross-section so it indexes instinctively in your grip. Where the handle meets the hoop, the profile flows inward in a subtle concave transition that guides your hand to exactly where it should be.

The net bag is rubber mesh, gentle on fish, durable in use, and resistant to water absorption. It’s secured with braided polyethylene cord in moss green, chosen for its strength, longevity, and a touch of color that feels right against wood and water.

Choosing Well

Each net is photographed individually so you know exactly what you’re choosing. Variations in grain, tone, and character are part of the material itself—not imperfections. We take care to represent every piece honestly, so you can choose with confidence knowing the net you receive is the one you see here.

These nets are finished for durability and long-term use. Scratches, dings, sun-darkened wood, and wear from time in hand are expected over time. That patina isn’t damage, it’s the record of where you’ve been.

Each net is photographed individually and shipped exactly as shown.

Price includes shipping

A handcrafted fly fishing landing net - built for the water, designed to live beautifully at home.

The Drift Net is a small-batch, handcrafted landing net made for anglers and river-minded homes that value natural materials, visible craft, and objects meant to last. It’s balanced in the hand on the water and considered in its finish, so it feels just as at home leaning on a wall or hanging between seasons.

Each net is made one at a time, photographed individually, and shipped exactly as shown.

Design & Use

The Drift Net is designed to adapt to how you fish and where you fish - mountain creeks, tailwaters, and everything in between.

The hoop flexes where it needs to while staying rigid where it counts. The handle draws inspiration from traditional axe design, with a pronounced endpoint and sweeping curve that lets you know exactly where it ends without looking. That same curve slides easily into a net holster, tucks cleanly behind a pack, and rests naturally in the hand when a fish comes to net.

We shaped the handle with an oval cross-section so it indexes instinctively in your grip. Where the handle meets the hoop, the profile flows inward in a subtle concave transition that guides your hand to exactly where it should be.

The net bag is rubber mesh, gentle on fish, durable in use, and resistant to water absorption. It’s secured with braided polyethylene cord in moss green, chosen for its strength, longevity, and a touch of color that feels right against wood and water.

Choosing Well

Each net is photographed individually so you know exactly what you’re choosing. Variations in grain, tone, and character are part of the material itself—not imperfections. We take care to represent every piece honestly, so you can choose with confidence knowing the net you receive is the one you see here.

These nets are finished for durability and long-term use. Scratches, dings, sun-darkened wood, and wear from time in hand are expected over time. That patina isn’t damage, it’s the record of where you’ve been.

Each net is photographed individually and shipped exactly as shown.

Price includes shipping

Net Number:

  • Construction
    Handmade from solid North American hardwoods using traditional bent-wood techniques. Each hoop is steamed and shaped, then laminated and molded together before being hand-shaped to its final form. The handle features an axe-inspired profile with a pronounced endpoint and sweeping curves for secure grip and easy holstering.

    Net Bag
    Rubber mesh. Soft on fish, durable in use. Attached with braided polyethylene cord in moss green for secure knot-holding and long-term durability.

    Includes
    Leather hanging strap at end of handle.

  • Black Walnut
    Net #03 – Full black walnut construction
    Net #02, Net #05 – Black walnut with ash center laminate in hoop

    Dense North American hardwood prized for its rich color and strength. The heartwood ranges from deep chocolate brown to pale brown, often with purple or reddish tones. The sapwood is creamy white to pale yellow-gray, creating natural contrast between light and dark sections that tells the story of the tree's growth. Each piece is unique in its color variation.

    Each wood is selected for strength, flexibility, and character. Finished with hand-rubbed oil—that penetrates, hardens and waterproofs the wood while preserving its natural look. The finish deepens with age and can be refreshed as needed.

  • Each net is sealed with multiple coats of a penetrating exterior oil finish to protect against water and weather. A light fresh coat of oil from time to time will keep it looking and performing its best.


    Daily:

    Rinse with fresh water after use. Wipe clean to remove any dirt or debris. Wipe dry with a cloth. Store in a dry, well-ventilated area—avoid leaving in direct sun or sealed in a vehicle for extended periods.

    Seasonal Care:

    Apply pure tung oil seasonally to preserve the wood’s natural finish:

    1. Wipe the wood clean of dust or dirt.

    2. Apply a light coat of tung oil with a soft cloth.

    3. Let it soak for 10–15 minutes.

    4. Wipe off all excess.

    5. Let it cure overnight.

    No need to remove the net bag.

  • Each net is individually numbered

    Features the Barn Swallow Studio brandmark

    Hoop: 17”x12”

    Handle: 18”

    Overall Net: 34.75”x12”

    Net Depth: 10”

  • Designed and made in North Carolina, USA.