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dami0101

Posted 2/12/2014 2:40 PM (#691198)
Subject: Net to hoop size

Posts: 750

Location: Minneapolis, MN

Are there any issues putting a bag on a hoop that doesn't fit the full size? We have a 32 x 32 hoop on our net and I was looking at getting one of the frabill replacement bags for it but they all seem to be 32 x 41. Will this cause any issues?

curleytail

Posted 2/12/2014 2:44 PM (#691200 - in reply to #691198)
Subject: RE: Net to hoop size

Posts: 2687

Location: Hayward, WI

I've never done it but I think it would work. It will be bunched up some, and you won't have the full size of the net (especially near the hoop), but I think it would work ok.

Have you compared the cost of an entire net vs just the replacement bag? I think you and the fish would like the bigger hoop so the fish stays horizonal and upright in the net more easily.

I've often said/pondered how many muskies I've saved by having a good net and hook cutters. Have had some appeared to be hooked pretty badly that swam off just fine without shedding blood due to the right tools.

A big net can make life a lot easier on you and the fish.

dami0101

Posted 3/15/2014 4:07 PM (#699548 - in reply to #691198)
Subject: Re: Net to hoop size

Posts: 750

Location: Minneapolis, MN

I have a follow up question to the one above. I know Beckmann makes a 30 x 36 bag and I'm wondering if it would that fit on a 32 x 32 hoop.

SixBowls

Posted 3/15/2014 5:44 PM (#699567 - in reply to #699548)
Subject: Re: Net to hoop size

Posts: 149

A 32x41 Frabil bag fits a 36x38 Stowmaster hoop. Not exactly the same but may give you a feel.

Check a few posts down and you see a post for getting a power catch for $110. The bag by itself is $80. Might be worth the $30 to upgrade everything.

beerforthemuskygods

Posted 3/16/2014 12:33 PM (#699728 - in reply to #699548)
Subject: Re: Net to hoop size

Posts: 410

Location: one foot over the line

dami0101 - 3/15/2014 4:07 PM

I have a follow up question to the one above. I know Beckmann makes a 30 x 36 bag and I'm wondering if it would that fit on a 32 x 32 hoop.

Having just put a 30" beckman replacement bag on a 30" hoop and having it be a tight fit, i do not think a 30 would work on a 32.

Turkeyt

Posted 3/16/2014 4:17 PM (#699776 - in reply to #691198)
Subject: Re: Net to hoop size

Posts: 260

Location: Almost Heaven

Contact Delta Net and Twine and ask them about making you a net replacement. Tell them your hoop size and how deep and see what they come up with. I have a couple bags from him.

jakejusa

Posted 3/17/2014 1:54 PM (#700041 - in reply to #691198)
Subject: RE: Net to hoop size

Posts: 994

Location: Minnesota: where it's tough to be a sportsfan!

You can go bigger with little trouble but smaller not so good....

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