Thread: A question about nets used on the pier

I was looking on Amazon, and see a 36" net made by Frabill. It comes with 50' rope.

Here is a link for reference.

https://www.amazon.com/Frabill-Bridg...words=pier+net

So my question is this. First off, would this net be worth getting or would it get shredded, and #2 is 50' enough rope? I assume it is, but I wouldn't want to not have enough rope when trying to land a fish. Also, would the steel tend to rust?

Thanks in advance.

While amazon pics arent the best, this looks like it should work just fine, all nets i've seen are steel, as long as you rinse it off it should keep rust to the minimum, as for the net shredding, alot of people get it rubberized, helps keep hooks from carching and sharp teeth from cutting, mines not rubberized and its held up over the years, only had to patch one spot that got tore from a stingray, as for 50', that is more than enough, too much really, you may find you want to trim it down, believe i only have 30' on mine

It should work fine, but the first thing I did with my net was replace that thin poly rope with a braided rope thick enough to get a good grip on when hauling up fish. That was mostly in consideration of the people who would be using the net to land the enormous fish that I'd be catching.

Once the net got worn, the best thing I ever did was take it to Brunson Net and Supply and have the net replaced and dipped. It is now tougher than a lightwood stump and as FJ said, hooks don't get tangled. Actually, the only things left of the original net are the two metal hoops, both of which quit rusting when they got covered with the net treatment.

And seriously do cut the rope to the right length for the pier. I have seen an awful lot of fish lost because the net rope was tangled beyond hope.

I think a lot of folks probably use a dual-ring drop net. The second ring on the bottom keeps the net open and therefore
not so likely to miss netting fish as compared to the single-ring net. Also, probably 75' of line would be ideal for use on
most piers. Here's a dual-ring net:

Cumings Deluxe Double Ring 30" Pier Net - J&B Tackle Co Niantic Connecticut

For my money, I'd get one here at J&M Tackle in Orange Beach. Cheaper than Amazon.
Also has second ring that keeps net bag from floating when you drop it in the water plus helps it to open up. Pier is 20' off water and 4' rail so 75' is way to much. In addition, there should be a float on the end of your rope in case you loose your grip and drop it into the water, you'll be able to get it back. All can be had at J&M.

Originally Posted by fshntime

For my money, I'd get one here at J&M Tackle in Orange Beach. Cheaper than Amazon.
Also has second ring that keeps net bag from floating when you drop it in the water plus helps it to open up. Pier is 20' off water and 4' rail so 75' is way to much. In addition, there should be a float on the end of your rope in case you loose your grip and drop it into the water, you'll be able to get it back. All can be had at J&M.

75' so you can fish ANY pier. Just saying!

Any idea of what a pier net costs at J&M?

seen $36 or so on amazon ,if within $10 I wont fuss,folks need to make a living where where i want to go back and see the same smiling faces

As Mr. Wire said Brunson's has good nets that's what they do. They will also tie in the second ring in. Not cheap but quality products. As already mentioned good rope the correct length and a float is a must

Oh I don't mind an extra $10, just wanted to make sure it wasn't $50 more. Probably get one on my April trip lol