can anybody recommend a collapsible dip net? i am after tiny little fish, so i need a small mesh size.
cheers and thanks
-D
collapsible dip net
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, Dec 07 2007 12:02 AM
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Posted 07 December 2007 - 12:24 AM
I have a hard time actually recommending this net for sampling but it has it's purposes.
Telescoping net link
It's benefits are:
Very compact and fine mesh. This net is constructed of metal and fiberglass with rubber (silicone?) tubing. This isn't the same net as the plastic versions used at pet shops for ponds.
Drawbacks:
No protection on the leading edge or rim of the net. In fact the leading edge of the net is the "rubber" tubing. This net will wear out quickly compared to any dip net typically used by most here but it fits in a backpack. The bag of the net is quite deep and makes sorting a time consuming effort.
I like this net for exploration and hiking but rocks will tear this net up in a matter of months. I use it in areas with soft bottoms.
Telescoping net link
It's benefits are:
Very compact and fine mesh. This net is constructed of metal and fiberglass with rubber (silicone?) tubing. This isn't the same net as the plastic versions used at pet shops for ponds.
Drawbacks:
No protection on the leading edge or rim of the net. In fact the leading edge of the net is the "rubber" tubing. This net will wear out quickly compared to any dip net typically used by most here but it fits in a backpack. The bag of the net is quite deep and makes sorting a time consuming effort.
I like this net for exploration and hiking but rocks will tear this net up in a matter of months. I use it in areas with soft bottoms.
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Posted 07 December 2007 - 12:45 AM
http://www.jonahsaqu...m/netdipnet.htm
You want the 1/16" or 1/32" net. The hoop can collapse down along the pole for easier storage.
You want the 1/16" or 1/32" net. The hoop can collapse down along the pole for easier storage.
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Posted 07 December 2007 - 06:42 AM
http://www.jonahsaqu...m/netdipnet.htm
You want the 1/16" or 1/32" net. The hoop can collapse down along the pole for easier storage.
Mark at Jonah's can customize his Perfect Dipnet to pretty much whatever specs you give him. Like Ed said, he does have 2 mesh sizes and he make the handle as long as you like and in as many segments as you like. I have one that I got from him that I can break down and store in my suitcase for when I go non-native fish sampling.
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Posted 07 December 2007 - 09:20 AM
puchisapo,
If you want a net that's removable from the handle, the perfect dipnet is PERFECT
For some reason when you said collapsible, I didn't relate collapsible to removable head.
The perfect dipnet isn't even in the same ballpark as the net I posted since it's much more durable and designed for what we do. I have a perfect dipnet and I use it all the time. It's a whole lot better in all aspects than the folding net. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
If you want a net that's removable from the handle, the perfect dipnet is PERFECT
For some reason when you said collapsible, I didn't relate collapsible to removable head. The perfect dipnet isn't even in the same ballpark as the net I posted since it's much more durable and designed for what we do. I have a perfect dipnet and I use it all the time. It's a whole lot better in all aspects than the folding net. Sorry for the misunderstanding.
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Posted 18 December 2007 - 07:52 AM
shoot. i went to go place that order and the jonahsaquarium site is non-functional. it's being renovated. does anybody have their email? can you PM it to me? thanks!
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You can PM him here on the site username: itsme
Taken from website:
Jonah's Aquarium jonahsaquarium.com
PO Box 3143, Thousand Oaks CA 91359,
Toll Free Phone - 877-417-4871, Phone - 330-347-9275,
Email - jonah@jonahsaquarium.com
Tom
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