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Post by catfishchad on Feb 19, 2007 12:32:00 GMT -5
I have a nice sized net but i know at the paylakes there are guys with nets that could hold me...and i guess the owners like you to have them that big because i know you cant carry the fish in hands but in a net....and i got in trouble for not have a big enough net soo i guess i need a bigger one whats the diameter on your guys nets so i can get a feel for what i need?
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Post by Alsept1 on Feb 19, 2007 13:07:16 GMT -5
My net is 30" wide by 34" long
(not including the handle)
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Post by Alsept1 on Feb 19, 2007 13:09:55 GMT -5
If i were you i would shop around before buying one. Those nets can be pretty costly.
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Post by python on Feb 19, 2007 13:19:49 GMT -5
All you need is a landing net rated for atleast 40-50 lbs. Mine has the telescopic handle, which comes in handy with steep banks or when I'm fishing by myself. I think I paid only $30-$35 for it last year at Dicks sporting goods. I looked for them on their website but none are listed, best to call the store before you go. As far as the diameter, I've never measured it, but if I had to guess it's 48 in x36 in. The bigger the ring is the better. The deeper the net the easier to keep the fish from thrashing about. Just wrap em up and carry it up to be weighed. I've seen owners of lakes kick people out for not having a net and carrying the fish up barehanded. I've also seen big fish dropped because someone used a net that was to small and the netting broke. Becareful with their fish, it's how they make their money. They could make you pay for the fish if you killed it, by improperly handling it.
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surefoot
Bluegill
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Post by surefoot on Feb 19, 2007 20:41:44 GMT -5
The bigger the net, the better. Some Meijer stores sell surf nets and most paylakes sell them too. I've forgotten my net on a few occasions...
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Post by catfishbryan on Feb 19, 2007 23:07:56 GMT -5
i have a really good size net as well, mine is rated for almost 60lbs i beleive, but i never take it with me i usually take my smaller one. i call it my lucky net, always catch fish when i have it, but if i take the bigger one i dont catch a thing worth bragging on
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jrob
Creek Chub
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Post by jrob on Aug 16, 2007 6:31:53 GMT -5
catman blues sells decent nets for 26.50. He sells him cheap so anyone can afford them because he doesnt want anything to happen to his fish. Cant blame him though
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Post by Big Smooth on Aug 16, 2007 14:53:59 GMT -5
John the owner is a good guy, and your right .... what ever you do, do not miss handle the fish.
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Post by nitrate on Aug 16, 2007 15:52:25 GMT -5
Larry at Castaway Lakes has some very nice nets at multiple sizes and his prices are comparable as well.
I like to buy my fishing gear from the paylakes I fish, just another way to support the paylakes.
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Post by ohiopaylakes on Aug 16, 2007 20:50:34 GMT -5
The Ed Cumings Big cat nets are the best. They have an octagonal handle and heavy duty net. We have put some big fish in these. The biggest we put in one is 75 lb and it held just fine. The best thing is that the net itself is replaceable if you ever put a hole in it.  Larry at Castaway Lakes has some very nice nets at multiple sizes and his prices are comparable as well. I like to buy my fishing gear from the paylakes I fish, just another way to support the paylakes. |
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