Hoop net advice - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Von_Vaughn · 09-06-2014, 09:30 AM

I was looking into buying a few nets and cages. I just moved to san diego from colorado. I like to build things and be outside. I want to get into catching lobster as I truly enjoy eating them also truly love kayaking.

I am intimidated by buying new gear as I dont know what I am buying as far as hoop nets or bait cages. I want to know what is a good hoop net, cage and some basics on getting started. Any advice would be appreciated.

DanaPT · 09-06-2014, 09:44 AM

Promar rigid hoops have worked very well for me.

set ups vary from the buy here on the site to DIY. Including the drake puck. Worth considering.

http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ght=drake+puck

Dannowar · 09-06-2014, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Von_Vaughn

I was looking into buying a few nets and cages. I just moved to san diego from colorado. I like to build things and be outside. I want to get into catching lobster as I truly enjoy eating them also truly love kayaking.

I am intimidated by buying new gear as I dont know what I am buying as far as hoop nets or bait cages. I want to know what is a good hoop net, cage and some basics on getting started. Any advice would be appreciated.

Shoot me a pm man. I have 6 on the side if my house collecting dust. They're conicals too not the lay flats.

Hunters Pa · 09-06-2014, 10:20 AM

I think thre are some seminars coming up that will shorten the learning curve

CheapPelican · 09-06-2014, 12:12 PM

I'd go with collapsible nets with bait suspenders. Less soaking time = more pulls and less time waisted in unproductive areas. You just have to make sure you are puling straight up, which is what you should be doing anyways.

Hunters Pa · 09-06-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by CheapPelican

I'd go with collapsible nets with bait suspenders. Less soaking time = more pulls and less time waisted in unproductive areas. You just have to make sure you are puling straight up, which is what you should be doing anyways.

Collapsible are great for storage but I try to minimize moving parts on the water. Find what you will use with confidence and go with it

Von_Vaughn · 09-06-2014, 07:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Hunters Pa

I think thre are some seminars coming up that will shorten the learning curve

Any more info on the seminar? Is it posted on this forum?

Saba Slayer · 09-06-2014, 08:00 PM

PM sent Von...

Seanbarnett · 09-06-2014, 10:13 PM

Yah does anyone have any info on the seminars?

Saba Slayer · 09-07-2014, 06:08 AM

Hi Sean
A PM has been sent.

TroutBum · 09-07-2014, 07:48 AM

Saba, could I get the seminars info too?

Thanks, Stephen

09-06-2014, 09:30 AM	#1
Von_Vaughn Junior Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 7	Hoop net advice I was looking into buying a few nets and cages. I just moved to san diego from colorado. I like to build things and be outside. I want to get into catching lobster as I truly enjoy eating them also truly love kayaking. I am intimidated by buying new gear as I dont know what I am buying as far as hoop nets or bait cages. I want to know what is a good hoop net, cage and some basics on getting started. Any advice would be appreciated.

09-06-2014, 12:12 PM	#5
CheapPelican Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Too far from the launch. Posts: 443	I'd go with collapsible nets with bait suspenders. Less soaking time = more pulls and less time waisted in unproductive areas. You just have to make sure you are puling straight up, which is what you should be doing anyways. __________________

09-06-2014, 08:00 PM	#8
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,836	PM sent PM sent Von... __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

09-07-2014, 06:08 AM	#10
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,836	PM sent Hi Sean A PM has been sent. __________________ Jim / Saba Slayer

09-06-2014, 09:44 AM	#2
DanaPT Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: South OC Posts: 1,605	Promar rigid hoops have worked very well for me. set ups vary from the buy here on the site to DIY. Including the drake puck. Worth considering. http://www.bigwatersedge.com/bwevb/s...ght=drake+puck

09-06-2014, 10:20 AM	#4
Hunters Pa Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Fullerton Posts: 1,358	I think thre are some seminars coming up that will shorten the learning curve

09-06-2014, 10:13 PM	#9
Seanbarnett Junior Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 11	Yah does anyone have any info on the seminars?

09-07-2014, 07:48 AM	#11
TroutBum Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: OC Posts: 62	Saba, could I get the seminars info too? Thanks, Stephen