Hi;
I'm in the hunt for an online source that sells coated/dipped/rubberized pier drop nets, ideally a 32". I am not in an area where I have access to anyone selling nets nor anyone who will do the coating/dipping. I have looked on EBay, Basspro, and Cabelas and no joy. Anyone have a link?
My daughter got us a really nice crab net that was coated, but at 22" it is small for us to carry on a pier for fish.
https://www.brunsonnet.com/index.cfm?
Brunson in Foley.....I am sure they ship
They do dip......I need to get mine done next trip
Thanks. I checked out their site, and also downloaded their catalog. It does not appear that they sell pier nets; they do sell quite a few other type nets though. I see where they sell the dip material by the gallon can, but they cannot ship it.:eek:Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
Call them......not everything is on there web site......I guess.....I made my own frame and got the heavier netting from them.....but it likes hooks.....so needs dipped bad
I'll give them a holler Monday, nothing ventured nothing gained. Thanks.
Dasabigfish-Ironman is right. I live just down the road from Brunson and the do have 2 sizes of pier nets. They are not pre dipped but he will do it as his time allows. It a Mom/Pop operation with really nice people. I'm sure he will try to accomadate you.
I bought my net there. I replaced the rope when I got home. Get a float for your rope just in case it gets dropped.
I got mine at Wally World. I've had it since '09, no rust and no warping hauling up big fish. Relatively inexpensive.
It's true, you can get cheaper nets at Walmart and J&M, but they have cheaper ropes and are not dipped. The nets at Brunson are stainless, have heavier netting and he'll dip it for you. You get what you pay for!
I bought a nice one at Academy Sports in Foley for $15.99 I think.
I contacted Brunson and they are currently out of nets but have stainless rings on order. They advised me to check back in a couple of weeks which is fine. They warned that shipping would be very pricey so I will look at picking it up when I drive past on a future Louisiana trip. The net is 30" which is perfect for what I want and they will dip it for me.
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Originally Posted by Dasabigfish
Might want to prepay so it is ready to pick up......I believe it takes several days to dry after dipping.....just a thought
As Ironman pointed out, most nets from the store are bad about tangling your hooks, while the Brunson Net & Supply dipped nets seem to actually repel hooks---easy to get untangled.
I don't even remember where I got my first net, but the only original parts are the two steel rings Brunson has dipped it twice and one of the first things I did was put on a rope that was larger diameter and easier on the hands when you are netting my big fish for me. By the way, that dip they use does a great job of rustproofing the rings if yours, like mine, isn't stainless.
What sort of price did they quote for the 30" net, dipped and ready to go? Sounds what I need to add to my wish list.
I'll find out tomorrow when I try to prepay it.Quote:
Originally Posted by craigt
Like has been said, "you get what you pay for." I don't mind paying a price for what is good.
Sounds like a must do next time I'm in town. Is the net dipping something that they can do while you wait or will I lose my net for a good bit of my trip?
I wish I left mine behind like suggested by a few, so it would be usable day 1 when I returned.....I'll have to count on others for netting, till the few day drying process is over and I can pick it back up from Brunson's net company
I guarantee that you don't want to pick up your newly dipped net until it is completely dry. The first time I had it done, it was still a tad tacky when I went to get it and the lady up front said it would be a good idea for me to wait another day. In my great wisdom, I decided to use a big piece of cardboard, and it worked just fine. The problem is that I let the net touch the side of my car (which was new at the time), and the little green mark is still there---tough stuff, nothing I've tried will take it off and still leave the original finish.
You know I'll be glad to pick it up and hold onto it for you until you need it.
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=5294&stc=1Quote:
Originally Posted by Haywire
PM has been sent.Quote:
Originally Posted by craigt
Communication with Brunson was spot on. Ordered a net with optional secondary ring in bottom of the net to save me from jury rigging a weight in the bottom. Since I'm out of state and can't get down that way for a while opted to have it shipped which I rec'd via UPS.
Sturdy and very well built. Can't beat made in the USA. Can't wait to pop it's cherry.
Here are some pics of it:
http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=5362&stc=1http://www.gulfshorespierfishing.com...tid=5363&stc=1
Was it dipped?......kinda looks like it......the ring has a green tint
Yes it was. Dip is on the rings and netting. Can smell it when I walk into my garage too.Quote:
Originally Posted by ironman172
That's a sweet net. Nice first catch with that Bud Light, too.