Dave Bailey Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 I was looking at it on their web site, wondering if it might be easier to use in the confines of a canoe. Link here: Pocket net
misfish Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 I want to know as well.Just what I have been looking for. I would sooner net a bow,then try and drag it up on shore. Nice find Dave
Photoz Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Nice heap of mesh to tangle your hooks in, don't you think?
misfish Posted March 31, 2012 Report Posted March 31, 2012 Not at all Steve. Just wish there was more info about it.
Dave Bailey Posted March 31, 2012 Author Report Posted March 31, 2012 My main worry would be the hoop. A telescoping handle would not be a problem, lots of different implements have them and most work fine, but that hoop would have to expand as well in order to make the mouth of the net large enough for a fish. Thinking it might be a bit flimsy. Haven't seen one on shelves, so I have no idea how strong it might be. The picture on the web site only shows it in the compacted state.
alexmedic Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 Sent a email for more pics. For a canoe, I'd think I'd prefer one of these: Frabill I also wonder if you could mod it to be a walking staff on the river.....
skeeter Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 (edited) How about the frabill collapsible net for $22.36 I've had mine for over 20 years. http://www.lebaron.ca/pdf_files_sp12/frabill_nets.pdf Edited April 1, 2012 by skeeter
Djeep Posted April 1, 2012 Report Posted April 1, 2012 also another happy camper with the frabil collapsable. However I did feel it straining on a big steelhead once and thought it was on the edge of breaking. it was fully extended and the fish was heaaaavy.
misfish Posted April 2, 2012 Report Posted April 2, 2012 (edited) Heard back from Lucky Strike.Looks like something I could use on the river. Going to check them out. Any dealer can order the pocket net but the closest store that currently has some Pocket Nets in stock is SAIL in Vaghan. Kindest regards, Dustin LUCKY STRIKE BAIT WORKS LTD. www.luckystrikebaitworks.com 2287 Whittington Drive, Peterborough, ON, Canada, K9J6X4 Edited April 2, 2012 by Misfish
Dave Bailey Posted April 3, 2012 Author Report Posted April 3, 2012 Any dealer can order the pocket net but the closest store that currently has some Pocket Nets in stock is SAIL in Vaghan.Kindest regards, Dustin Thanks. I'm up in that area occasionally, I'll stop in next time.
misfish Posted April 21, 2012 Report Posted April 21, 2012 Well I stopped today at Sails to see this net. WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP.
RSF Posted April 22, 2012 Report Posted April 22, 2012 Iv'e been using a fold-up net called 'The Masters Net' for more years than I can remember. When folded in it's sheath it measures about 6" x 1" x 2.5'; when open it's hole size is about 2 feet in diameter with a four foot shaft. I remember what I paid for it way back then though 80.00. Think it was InFishermen who were promoting it. Anyway, I have never had trouble with it, while others did, I'm not sure if they are made.
Dave Bailey Posted April 22, 2012 Author Report Posted April 22, 2012 Well I stopped today at Sails to see this net. WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP. Well, I guess that helps!
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