OK, I'll let the cat out of the bag and give up my million dollar idea to you guys.
A landing net with a "Boga" style handle.
Just net, grab the handle close to the net on the grip and hold verticle like a Boga.
Done, no fish harm and same accuracy yet fish gets the posh hammick treatment.
I expect to see this item for sale in the back of FS or SW soon on a 1/8 page ad.
