Career
Næsset started as a fisherman at 16-year-old becoming a captain at 18. From 1892 to 1930 he fished herring. In addition he was a councilor from 1916 to 1940 and from 1945 to 1949.
He also held the position of president of the Sør-Trøndelag Fishermen"s Association from 1922 to 1947.
The Norwegian Fishermen"s Association erected a pillar over his grave at Ørland Cemetery.