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| Anyone else using the Stowmaster muskie Net? I saw the post about the net in the way, and thought I would show you this net. It is strong and easy to use. Folds up out of the way.
Nice net.I use a 1690 Patriot and like the extra room.
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| Hey Dad, can you attach the pictures? |
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Location: Rhinelander, Wisconsin | Sure. I will show you how, then you can upload your own from here. 
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Location: Cudahy, Wisconsin | How strong are they?
Edited by TUFFY 10/17/2003 8:12 AM
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Location: ashtabula ohio | man, those are cool. how much? where? |
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Location: Chagrin Falls, Ohio | I'd like to get one, but they are really expensive and I didn't know if they were built well. Have you had good luck with it? It would be nice to save some space in the boat. Good fishin', Tyler |
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Location: Ft. Wayne Indiana | Since it only folds in half it looks like you only save about 2 feet of netting.
I will stick with the Big Kauhna, and put the basket over the motor.
Hulbert
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Location: Bagley,MN 56621 | It doesnt look to me like it saves that much space really and now there is an added weakness to it...the "joint". Would need some positive info before I scrapped my power catch (which was going to be upgraded to a Kahuna very soon). |
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| The joints are very strong and can't fold when the net handle is extended. The handle has a spot where it is beveled. That is the only position where the net can fold.
I like it because I can store it in a locker or sit it sideways against the side tank out of the way. It deploys in seconds. |
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Location: Rhinelander. | I think its pretty cool and two feet is two feet. I think many of you wory about the strength way too much and go for overkill. For me the net is nothing but a tool to hold the fish boatside while I remove hooks. Its not relly meant to be used to hoist a fish into the boat. If I want the fish in the boat I remove the fish from the net boastside. I think alot of the talk of it not being strong enough is wasted time. I've seen it and I think its plenty strong.
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Location: Davenport, IA | They are very cool looking nets. I believe they cost $180 though. Also, they make a cover for it so you can easily store it without tangling anything. |
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| I had no problem netting my 54 1/2 " with the stowmaster. I have the 116 model. You have to love the idea of folding it up and getting it out of the way. Dobber |
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Location: ashtabula ohio | 180.00!...lol, its not that cool................joke |
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Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland | I have a small boat (14' jonboat) that I use on electric-powered lakes. Not a whole lot of extra room. Which Stowmaster would you recommend considering the size of the boat? Thanks |
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Location: N Illinois | I always fish with the net in the ready position, Especially if out on the water by my self. It sounds like a good idea for storing while traveling, but it wouldn't save any room in the boat while out fishing. Have you ever tried setting up a net while fighting a fish or lost a fish while waiting for your partner to get the net ready? Not a good feeling. Lessons learned the hard way. Now my net is always ready.
Edited by musky99 11/2/2003 8:59 AM
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Location: Gaithersburg, Maryland | Good point. However, I'm still wondering which net people would recommend for the small boat. thanks |
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