Lets talk Nets

[brewmaster15]

I seem to be short on a few nets and need to buy a few replacements. I picked up a few cheapos awhile back and they really are junk.. my go to has always been a wood handle net thats got white soft cloth mesh. Size would be between 8-10" net..

Pretty much looks like these




but the ones I used to buy had a metal eyelet at the end. Got me wondering what do you all use for nets?

I'm going to order the Tamm ones as they are okay, but still maybe you guys have other suggestions?

al

[Vanman]

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Perfect timing as I was about to ask about nets. All I have are a few cheap ones that came with the 55G combos that I bought on sale. Back in the day I used nets like you described. So much better than the cheap green rough mesh.

The reviews of the Taam nets leave a little to be desired.

[Iminit]

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Got to say I never really think about nets. I have 3 types the blue handled ones with a fine mesh. I think theyre Lee. The pennplex green ones. Not as fine a mesh. And the black handled ones. No clue of the name. But they have a wider mesh and I use those for rinsing gravel.

[CliffsDiscus]

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I use the 10" wooden nets with the round bottom, and then there are cheaper green and blue nets. Normally one net per fish tank. The cheap net are sold in bundles of 6 or 12 at the wholesalers.

[brewmaster15]

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Cliff where do you get the wood handle ones?

[CliffsDiscus]

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Cliff where do you get the wood handle ones?

I got them from a pet store call Blue Lagoon but closed awhile back.

[brewmaster15]

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I finally received my nets. They are not bad.. not as good as the ones I had but should work.



The material is very soft which is good. The mesh is a little tight.. will make small fast fish harder to catch.



I like that the receiver for the net is metal...



Not keen on the handle having a plastic tip.



The handle is wood.. feels a little light but seems finished well.time will tell how it holds up.

Al

[Charlyc11]

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Al got one of my own today they are really nice. Thanks for your review.

[Vanman]

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I really need to get a couple of these.

[brewmaster15]

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Al got one of my own today they are really nice. Thanks for your review.

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Glad to help. These nets have been great so far. Zero complaints on my part.
Al

[jwcarlson]

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I hate catching fish. I'm terrible at it. Every single time I do it I legitimately contemplate selling everything and giving up the hobby.

[Charlyc11]

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They don't always come voluntarily and when their dorsals get tangled in the net, not my favorite moment so I was hoping that this net would help with that.

[brewmaster15]

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They don't always come voluntarily and when their dorsals get tangled in the net, not my favorite moment so I was hoping that this net would help with that.

It should Chuck.. but I'm surprised. "They don't always come voluntarily Really? Mine just swim right into the net... they actually fight to get in before the others.

[Charlyc11]

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I guess after so many years you got them trained.

[brewmaster15]

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I guess after so many years you got them trained.

Just stick a fdbw cube in it and yours will be too.