MB Bugs 10-20 - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

sbsyncro · 10-22-2008, 09:40 AM

Are you guys using the "basket" style nets, or the "old school" flat two-ring type nets?

I'm using the flat hoop nets and I am wondering about how many bugs I'm losing while trying to pull them up, based on never having brought up anything besides crabs and invertebrates (and the odd sculpin/guitarfish)...

The basket type hoop nets seem like they would be very cumbersome on a yak

Handymansd · 10-22-2008, 11:14 AM

There are basically 3 options out there; Promar Flat (classic) style, Promar's Eclipse, and Danielson style nets. I Favor the Danielsons because there is nothing to set up on the yak, they have the conical sloped top which helps keep the critters in and they have a slightly larger net on the bottom allowing the net to drop slightly when the bottom ring leaves the floor. They stack well on the back of the yak for organization, they are cheaper and come with a harness already to go... just add rope and float.The Eclipse nets are approximately 12" high while sitting flat and the Danielson's are around 9". The shallower net means you must have a good initial pull because larger bugs on the bait cage may have a good chance of bolting/ flipping over the top. I think the eclipses are harder to pull, but again, it is a personal preference. Promar's new Eclipse nets shows that they are going to be proactive in designing and promoting new and innovative options in the future. It is really hard to Hoop net with out something of theirs in your inventory!

EFISH · 10-22-2008, 12:35 PM

Danielsons for sure are the way to go. The hollow tubes on the eclipse fill with water causing them to weigh alot more when you go to pull them. Daniels also have a coating on the metal, allowing for less rust. Zip tie a bait pouch to the bottom and away you go.
Peace Out
EFISH

JrBasser · 10-22-2008, 07:48 PM

im glad the crawl turned on for you after i left. First two pulls had shorts and then it was done. I think im gonna head out this weekend and pull an all nighter. Man that x-factor is so nice when hooping but a major difference between it and the trident. definitely no secret spots, just dedication and sticking it out. good work chuck.

10-22-2008, 11:14 AM	#2
Handymansd Ancient Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: On The Water Posts: 935	There are basically 3 options out there; Promar Flat (classic) style, Promar's Eclipse, and Danielson style nets. I Favor the Danielsons because there is nothing to set up on the yak, they have the conical sloped top which helps keep the critters in and they have a slightly larger net on the bottom allowing the net to drop slightly when the bottom ring leaves the floor. They stack well on the back of the yak for organization, they are cheaper and come with a harness already to go... just add rope and float.The Eclipse nets are approximately 12" high while sitting flat and the Danielson's are around 9". The shallower net means you must have a good initial pull because larger bugs on the bait cage may have a good chance of bolting/ flipping over the top. I think the eclipses are harder to pull, but again, it is a personal preference. Promar's new Eclipse nets shows that they are going to be proactive in designing and promoting new and innovative options in the future. It is really hard to Hoop net with out something of theirs in your inventory! __________________ All men are equal before fish. -Herbert Hoover

10-22-2008, 12:35 PM	#3
EFISH Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: in my head Posts: 31	Danielsons for sure are the way to go. The hollow tubes on the eclipse fill with water causing them to weigh alot more when you go to pull them. Daniels also have a coating on the metal, allowing for less rust. Zip tie a bait pouch to the bottom and away you go. Peace Out EFISH Last edited by EFISH; 10-22-2008 at 12:37 PM. Reason: bad english

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10-22-2008, 09:40 AM	#1
sbsyncro Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Santa Barbara, CA Posts: 80	Are you guys using the "basket" style nets, or the "old school" flat two-ring type nets? I'm using the flat hoop nets and I am wondering about how many bugs I'm losing while trying to pull them up, based on never having brought up anything besides crabs and invertebrates (and the odd sculpin/guitarfish)... The basket type hoop nets seem like they would be very cumbersome on a yak

10-22-2008, 07:48 PM	#4
JrBasser Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 260	im glad the crawl turned on for you after i left. First two pulls had shorts and then it was done. I think im gonna head out this weekend and pull an all nighter. Man that x-factor is so nice when hooping but a major difference between it and the trident. definitely no secret spots, just dedication and sticking it out. good work chuck.