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| I was thinking about buying a real muskie net. I know that one is recommended by many (name escapes me) but it seemed quite pricey. Does anyone use one of the Cabela's nets or something similar? I see they have a big fish, a rubber, and magnum rubber. Any of these recommended for muskie? Thanks for your help.
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| I recommend you purchase the largest net you can fit in your boat.
My personal preference is the Frabill Big Game or Big Kahuna.
Strong hoop/handle/yoke, knotless coated bag will last you years and it's "muskie friendly".
Their nets are affordably priced, with the quality of their products if you take care of it, it will last most anglers their entire career.
You can check them out at www.frabill.com
Good luck,
Mark |
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| I will second what Mark H said. The line-up of Frabill nets are very well built and will last a very long time. One thing to remember when it comes to the Big Kahuna. Although I like the net a lot, I had some clients that struggled with it. It is SO big that it becomes a little hard to handle in cold weather situations. I am going to pick-up a Big Game series for next year to run along with the Big Kahuna. God bless.
John |
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| BECKMAN, rubber coated bag. Comes in choice of sizes. I have the Pike sized one, if I need it bigger I'll use my cradle. The Frabills I've looked at I didn't like, but just my opinion. |
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| Frabill Powercatch or Big Kahuna. Great product, tough and easy/fast to use.[:bigsmile:] |
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| Beckman magnum musky is the way to go.
If the net is too big then get the next size down, I think they call it their pro model.
These nets have a big square bottom and tangle free netting, you can work on the fish right in the water, take her out for a couple of quick shots and she's back swimming. |
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| Looks like we have reached agreement that Frabill and Beckman are the nets to consider. Head for the store, and look the different models over, decide which fits your needs best, and let us know what you bought![:bigsmile:] [:bigsmile:] |
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| As the saying goes: "Never get rid of a good old used Beckman". Why!!! Because they last and the older they are the more fish you catch...hahaha
I know guys with brand new nets sitting in there garage and they still continue to use an old Beckman net. Call it confidence, but it works for them.
I got rid of my old one after 8 seasons and 400+ fish in it. To this day its still pulling muskies in down on Lake Kindaid in southern IL. I have a new Beckman fin saver and have used it for the last two seasons. Never a cut fin and never a problem. As far as luck....its improved greatly over the previous year and did very well for me this past season.[;)] [:)] |
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| Beckman magnum musky ![:bigsmile:] |
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| Thank you all for your advice. I will check the brands and models you recommend. I don't know what is available locally here in Rochester, NY - Dick's and Galyans are the large stores. Others cater to salmonid fishing. I will also check online. Thanks again. |
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| A cheapper net is fine, until it break's!
Then you go out and buy a REAL net and now you have alomst 2 times the cost invested.
Frabill or Beckman are the only way to go. You buy one and you never need another. |
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| I'm currently using a Beckman "Husky Musky", it's a great net. I'm planning on upgrading to the Pen(as soon as I can squezze the cash from the Mrs.). Be sure to get their net clip, it's a great option as it keeps the bag out of the way until the fish hit's the net bag, then the bag pops free/open. Only takes ~ 1 lb of weight to open the bag/release the clip. They also have hook resistant net bag's,( Ilove mine) + yoke guards (so you don't scratch the boat) and a net cover for storage/travel. You can check them out here->
http://www.thenethouse.biz/on-line_catalog.htm
Like you, I to thought long and hard before I invested in my Beckman. But, I agree that cost shouldn't be the main driver in your decision, especially if you want that fish of a lifetime to be securely netted.
Al Warner
www.spongebobisfloatingincyberspace.com[:sun:] |
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| Bought a Beckman Husky Musky tonight at Galyan's. They also had the Pro Musky but the salesman and I couldn't tell the difference. I told him that it might be in the bag size, but it was hard to tell the way the bunch up. Anyway, from specs online I see that the Pro is supposed to have the 52" width bag, compared to 42" with the Husky. I think this one should suit me just fine -even a giant should fit, just not perfectly flat in the bottom of the net. I also figure that I can use this more easily for species that aren't quite as long. Got the treated bag net for $60, but I saw others marked $80. I think they were a little confused on their pricing. Anyway, I think I got a good deal, and it should last a long time. Thanks for all the help.
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| Cabelas is too small, and even though its treated, it will split fins (not a little, but a lot more than a new frabill or beckman) |
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