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I was looking on Amazon, and see a 36" net made by Frabill. It comes with 50' rope.
Here is a link for reference.
https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Bridg...words=pier+net
So my question is this. First off, would this net be worth getting or would it get shredded, and #2 is 50' enough rope? I assume it is, but I wouldn't want to not have enough rope when trying to land a fish. Also, would the steel tend to rust?
Thanks in advance.
While amazon pics arent the best, this looks like it should work just fine, all nets i've seen are steel, as long as you rinse it off it should keep rust to the minimum, as for the net shredding, alot of people get it rubberized, helps keep hooks from carching and sharp teeth from cutting, mines not rubberized and its held up over the years, only had to patch one spot that got tore from a stingray, as for 50', that is more than enough, too much really, you may find you want to trim it down, believe i only have 30' on mine
It should work fine, but the first thing I did with my net was replace that thin poly rope with a braided rope thick enough to get a good grip on when hauling up fish. That was mostly in consideration of the people who would be using the net to land the enormous fish that I'd be catching.
Once the net got worn, the best thing I ever did was take it to Brunson Net and Supply and have the net replaced and dipped. It is now tougher than a lightwood stump and as FJ said, hooks don't get tangled. Actually, the only things left of the original net are the two metal hoops, both of which quit rusting when they got covered with the net treatment.
And seriously do cut the rope to the right length for the pier. I have seen an awful lot of fish lost because the net rope was tangled beyond hope.
I think a lot of folks probably use a dual-ring drop net. The second ring on the bottom keeps the net open and therefore
not so likely to miss netting fish as compared to the single-ring net. Also, probably 75' of line would be ideal for use on
most piers. Here's a dual-ring net:
Cumings Deluxe Double Ring 30" Pier Net - J&B Tackle Co Niantic Connecticut
For my money, I'd get one here at J&M Tackle in Orange Beach. Cheaper than Amazon.
Also has second ring that keeps net bag from floating when you drop it in the water plus helps it to open up. Pier is 20' off water and 4' rail so 75' is way to much. In addition, there should be a float on the end of your rope in case you loose your grip and drop it into the water, you'll be able to get it back. All can be had at J&M.
75' so you can fish ANY pier. Just saying!Quote:
Originally Posted by fshntime
Any idea of what a pier net costs at J&M?
seen $36 or so on amazon ,if within $10 I wont fuss,folks need to make a living where where i want to go back and see the same smiling faces
As Mr. Wire said Brunson's has good nets that's what they do. They will also tie in the second ring in. Not cheap but quality products. As already mentioned good rope the correct length and a float is a must
Oh I don't mind an extra $10, just wanted to make sure it wasn't $50 more. Probably get one on my April trip lol
This is pretty much what I was thinking. I just want to have one... It won't get used but maybe twice a year at most.Quote:
Originally Posted by will46r
A sinker ziptied in the bottom serves the same function as the 2nd ring of stretching the net below the frame. Otherwise the netting floats up above the frame. By the time you drop down another three feet and then up to put frame above netting, stuff happens.
I think mine was $34ish a couple years ago at J&M. Replaced the rope as advised.
I will be selling the cursed thing as soon as I get down this spring. It is either lucky or cursed..have not decided. It I load it on the cart, I don't need it. If I leave it in the parking lot....I need it - never fails.
It's a bit bigger than a rabbit's foot or I would hang it from the mirror and the Bulls would run every time I came to the pier!
When are you coming down Ramz? I am down from the 2-9 of April. If you are there I might just buy it off of you. If not, I'll probably just be hitting up J&M. Need to stop by there anyways. It is a staple of course.
27 April - 13 May for the spring trip...bummer we can't meet up.
30'' double ring net at J&M is 29.50 and the 36'' is $36. The 30'' is the most popular because it is eaiser to handle and does the same thing. They are made for lobster set traps and come with 100' of rope and we cut it down to 40 and tie a float to the end. Any more rope than that can be a true pain in the butt to manage.
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Originally Posted by john g
Thanks for that information, john g! I need to replace my pier net one of these days.
eym, like Mr. Wire said, take it to Brunson Net in Foley, on Hwy 98,a mile west of the school on the left. They use shrimp net tailbag materal. The thin polypro they are made with is fine for most fish,but spanish teeth will wear one out after a while.
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Originally Posted by john g
That's exactly what's going on with mine, john g. I've repaired it about as many times as I can. Thanks for the advice.