I’ve been shrimping in the harbor a few times the last two years using a 7’ betts blue which I find to be very user friendly but a little on the small side and a 10’, 5/8 or 3/4" menhaden net that covers a lot of acreage, catches big shrimp but wears my butt out. Any useful suggestions/thoughts on weights and makes of 9 or 10’ nets would be welcome.
26’ Glacier Bay
Mistress
if stepping up from the bett’s blue, general prices for 10’ 1/2" nets with good reputations:
super pro: $145
bait buster: $165
calusa: $225
tim wade: ? (321) 729-9537
our go-to is an 8’ calusa, and i would definitely recommend the brand. haven’t put my hands on a net made by Mr. Wade, but his following is impressive. speaking of getting worn out by throwing, have you checked out the “calusa method”? only way i throw anything over 7’ now… http://www.calusa.com/
I agree with using the calusa method. It takes more than 4x as long to get the burn in your shoulder than the traditional way. I was having issues throwing the calusa way until I lightened up on the throw. It really only takes a toss to get it to open.
As far as bigger nets go, I am of no help. I use a 7’ Betts green for shrimp and some chitty 8 footers for bait. The way I see it, a 7’ pancake beats a 10’ taco from a tired arm every time.
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I have a Tim Wade 5/8" 9’ net and I find it more friendly on my body than throwing a heavy 7’ Super Pro. It is a little harder to unload for a short person though. The good thing about Tim’s nets is that he will make it any size or weight you need / want. The cost of his nets are in line with any of the better paneled nets in my opinion. I am going to see if he can make me a super small net next year for my height challenged 5 y/o son as well.
Ordered a Tim Wade a week ago and was supposed to get it Friday. I’m really looking forward to it.
Tim Wade is the way to go! I throw a 10’, 5/8" mesh, 1.5lbs. Per. Ft. For the deep holes. I have thrown Super Pro’s and Black Pearl’s.Tim’s net throw much easier, unloads better and also is priced right. Oh, and it does catch shrimp!! Super nice guy! If you call him, plan to talk a while. This guy is full of knowledge and does not mind sharing. Tell him what you want to catch and the depth of the water, and he will recommend a net. He will also build one to your specs.
Hey thanks for all the input. Looks like i need to give Tim Wade a call! Heres to a great season!
26’ Glacier Bay
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I’d roll with Tim Wade. He is a bad ass.
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26’ Glacier Bay
Mistress
Hard to find but a betts sea mist green net is just as good as any considering cost and length of service. IMHO
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IMO if you have just 2 people in the boat - running the poles - anything over a 8’ is more work to throw. 7’ you can clean out and get gathered up much faster. The 9’ or 10’ would be great one poling or deep holing or if you really have the bugs running hard. They ware my tail out too quick.
J Ford
Man…you guys make this way more complicated than it should be. Just get a net and chunk it.
“Do, or do not. There is no ‘try.’” – Jedi Master Yoda
Jford you bring up an interesting point about reset time with the bigger nets. While my boat works great offshore it can be tricky to manouver around poles when the wind and current have different ideas and this can be a challenge if the reset between casts takes too long. I do love that one poling though and as you say the bigger net works great for that since there is no hurry to reload. Decisions, decisions:dizzy_face:
26’ Glacier Bay
Mistress