[jeff.w]

I am going to buy a new one today to replace my old one, but wanted some opinions on mono vs. nylon. Also, what size net do most of you throw?

 

[vinsp]

5ft not to heavy

 

[Fishin-Inc]

6ft w. mono

I prefer a 6 ft w. mono.

Wouldn't own a string if you paid me.

 

[flatsfats]

monofilament is the way to go.

 

[TXXpress]

6 foot mono. I had a nylon once, and gave it away.

 

[gater]

Nets

The biggest legal one I can buy, which is 7ft and mono is the only way to go. Gater

 

[bigfost]

This is a no-brainer. Mono all the way. Size is a little more contraversial. IMHO it should be the largest net you can handle under the conditions you will be throwing in. I personally have two nets, a 6' and a 3'. I use the 6' 99% of the time, but if the bait is just out too deep in the surf for me to handle the 6' net, I will resort to the smaller one.


Incidentally, unless it comes with, I replace the rope that comes with the net with a 3/8" braided poly rope. It tangles much less.

 

[jeff.w]

Thanks guys. Picked up a 5ft mono during lunch today.

 

[vinsp]

Jeff

Were did you get it was going to post that I picked one up at Academy. 5ft for about $20.00. I just lost 2 off my trailer coming back from PINS few weeks ago.

Scott

 

[jeff.w]

Jeff

Were did you get it was going to post that I picked one up at Academy. 5ft for about $20.00. I just lost 2 off my trailer coming back from PINS few weeks ago.

Scott

Scott,

I got mine on the side of the road on my way to PINS today. LMAO

Just kidding, Academy had them marked down to $19.88. They used to be about 26 bucks for the 5 ft mono, so I was happy with that. I also finally picked up a good dipnet for my livewell. I got so tired of chasing mullet in my tank with that little mickey mouse 3" wide dipnet with a wire handle! I got one now where they can't run and hide anymore! MUHAHAHAHA !!

 

[4X4FOREVER]

Why are the mono nets better than the nylon? I just checked and mine is a 5' nylon. is that why i cant throw it worth a chit!

 

[pelican]

Why are the mono nets better than the nylon? I just checked and mine is a 5' nylon. is that why i cant throw it worth a chit!

Oyster shell ... had a 6' nylon since the '80s ... not a cheapie, it's limp and cast very well, but I only use it in the surf.

Nylon tears up too easy in the bay. Especially those cheapies at Academy.

 

[bigfost]

Why are the mono nets better than the nylon? I just checked and mine is a 5' nylon. is that why i cant throw it worth a chit!

Mono sinks faster and is less visible to the bait.