Replacement net bag

[jeremymcon]

Anybody know a good source for an inexpensive net replacment? I have a perfectly good net, but it has a knotted nylon bag, which I don't really like. It's got a 56" circumference, I'm having trouble finding a replacement that's large enough. I'm thinking I should be able to find a nylon mesh bag for less than $20, but I can't seem to.

I'm planning to get into some carp on the fly this summer, and would also like to use it while fishing from a bass boat, so having a decent catch-and-release net would be great. Just dont' want to dish out the full price of another net.

 

[elonDO]

I was just looking for new net bags, actually have one in the mail that is to arrive tomorrow.

Based on your dimensions of 56in circumference, that would be about a 17in diameter I think. Try taking a look at these two sites, seem to have some of the better prices out there:

http://www.aquamasters.com/rubbnets.htm

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/replacement-nets/934160.aspx

http://frabill.com/landing-nets/replacement-netting.html

Good luck!

 

[albatross]

Measure-net has some nice replacement bags...
http://www.themeasurenet.com/Measure-Nets.html

 

[jeremymcon]

elonDO wrote:
I was just looking for new net bags, actually have one in the mail that is to arrive tomorrow.

Based on your dimensions of 56in circumference, that would be about a 17in diameter I think. Try taking a look at these two sites, seem to have some of the better prices out there:

http://www.aquamasters.com/rubbnets.htm

http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/replacement-nets/934160.aspx

http://frabill.com/landing-nets/replacement-netting.html

Good luck!

Thanks elonDO! I ordered one from Jann's Net craft. They have a pretty neat site. Lots of products you don't see just anywhere. I may get something else from them.

 

[IdratherbePhishing]

i got one from brodin and it was nice. each company im sure is the same exact thing.

 

[elonDO]

Just got my net from http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/replacement-nets/934160.aspx today. It looks like it will fit great in my old net. I wish I didn't have such a busy week ahead, otherwise I'd be stringing it up to take to the water. That will just have to wait for now. I hope you have as good of success as I did!

 

[IdratherbePhishing]

good luck stringing it. I customized a brodin for a very very small net and gave me a hassle. Only because I realized I screwed it up halfway through and had to take it all apart.

 

[elonDO]

I had the same problem the first time I tried to restring a net. I learned quite a bit that first go round. I'm hoping this one will be a piece of cake!

 

[jeremymcon]

Yea. That's going to be the next challenge. I actually have very little idea of how to put the new net on once I get it. I'm hoping to find internet instructions...

 

[Heritage-Angler]

Replacing a net bag is really simple to do. You'll need some 30lb backing - I dyed some black with Rit dye. The only other thing you'll need is a Griffin bobbin threader, or an embroidery needle.

While you have the bag off the frame, it's a good time to re-do the finish of the wood. Lots of choices to do this - I used marine grade spar varnish. Just make sure the holes don't get closed up by the finish. Before I applied the varnish, I cleaned up the frame with fine steel wool, and cleaned off any dust residue.

I used wooden clothespins to temporarily hold the bag as I strung it, and removed them as I went along. It took about 20 minutes to do (stringing the net).

Don't be afraid to do this - it's really easy. Here's some basic instructions....

http://www.fishwest.net/flyfishing/product/BR52RNBA.html

 

[jeremymcon]

Heritage-Angler:

I figured it wouldn't be that difficult. Though the net bag that I'm replacing is going onto a metal framed net, so that procedure won't work. I'm sure I'll figure something out, though...

 

[allenflyfishing]

jeremymcon, We have replacement nets we stocked up on and decided not to carry that product line. If you want to send me an email at info@allenflyfishing.com I'd be happy to send you one.

Thanks