51 years old and never had a net in my boat. Lose some but I bet more people lose fish trying to get the net under it than just bringing it on over. I don't use under 10 lb test line either. If its a hoss, I'll just keep the line tight and lip it on the side of the boat. The poles going to keep the fish on if done the right way becaue the tip will be bending. Just don't grab the line to pull it over. Works for me anyway.