Frabill's "Small Mesh" & Rusty

[Catmendo]

Hey Rusty....how's that Frabill performing for you?
Question: As long as you'll remain a catman,
"would you ever revert back to a conventional style net again?" If not tell me why! I know the reasons, I only want you to share them with "all" the other cat hunters out there!
Back in March when I did the seminar for the R.R.V.C.C; I put a lot of emphasis on that net but for good sound reason......it simply makes landing and handling catfish (and other species) so much easier and efficient, so why wouldn't I want to share this with those who have a passion for angling!
By the way, Frabill is currently working on a "NEW" prototype catfish net. I hope to get my hands on one in the near future in order to "put it through it's paces" here on the Red! Once we've had the opportunity to field-test it I'll post my findings on this thread as well as others.
The river's still on the rise which in turn is continuing to keep those big kitties chomping! This is turning out to be one the most productive season's on record!

Fish Hard!
www.catsonthered.net

[Wiskers]

Well I tell you what, That is the only net I take out any more.. The other nets just hang on the wall... I got our local bait shop ordering some now too... Many of the Catters around here are trying to get their hands on one too..

I would like to get another one just a small one for Eyes and such.. that net is the bomb.

I never have a tangle any more.. with the exception of a nook now and then.. but that is it... and that will happen with any net.

Stu.. how did them pics I sent up for ya turn out? did they use them?

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Wiskers Guiding Service
Red River, Red Lake River & Minnesota River,for Channel Cats, Flatheads & Walleyes
Crookston, MN
[email protected]

218-280-0442

[Catmendo]

Rusty........it was a loaded question and your reply is one that I expected! The bottom line is "incredibly simply", fish with one of Frabill's small mesh and "all" others become obsolete, end of story!
As a professional guide (with more than twenty full-time years experience)I feel obligated to share with others who are interested in learning about products that will make their time out on the water more productive and enjoyable! I feel so strongly towards the design and performance of these nets I'm confident those that try them will quickly come too terms as to the advantages this product offers. One thing you can count on Rusty.....Stu Mckay will "never" endoarse or promote a product unless I have tried, tested and found it true.....it's that simple!
Frabill products meets or exceeds "all" my expectations, they truly are "tried, tested & true"!

By the way, the MAYHEM continues up here!

Fish Hard!

Stu

[Ed Carlson]

I'll add to the list of Frabill fans for this net system Stu is talking about. It is a winner.Very durable and easy to work with, and easy on the fish. Far less tangles due to tackle winding up in the mesh. A big thumbs up for this unit...Eh!

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Ed "Backwater Eddy" Carlson

Backwater Guiding
"ED on the RED"
[email protected]
701-640-2796
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[Catmendo]

Thanks Ed.....as you know, take this net for a test drive once and it's an automatic sale! If I have any regrets, I would have to say that I wish I had access to this product twenty plus years ago! Like the old cliche goes, "better late than never" (I guess).
Frabill calls this product their Catch & Release net (product #3471). Suggested retail is in the neighborhood of $70.00 and most dealers can gain access to them thru their local distributor!
Speaking of nets, fish and all that kind of stuff backwater, "when are you and "little" Shannon heading back up here", those kitties are tearing up tackle like there's no tomorrow! Yes we're having tons of success cork'n over in the spillway!

Fish Hard!

Stu

[shefland]

I too strongly agree, I purchased one last year after Stu's appraisal of the net, my big Beckman Net now just hangs in my garage. Hard to come by here in Walker Minnesota, had to order it special, it is great! Did put a small hole in it last fall, but that was probaably due to 100 ferocious cats and carelessness by us stepping on it a few times! You can order replacement netting

[Catmendo]

You're absolutely right on the money Shef, you can simply order a new mesh if and when the original one becomes excessively worn. My guides, who handle countless thousands of "big" kitties every year have to replace the mesh at the begining of each new season. The cost of doing this could best be desrcibed as "nickle & dime"!
I will honestly say that you couldn't pay any of my guides to revert back to a conventional mesh.....in comparison, that would be like installing stone wheels on ones vehicle!!!
The Red's still slowly rising and needless to say that those summo's are put'n a hurt'n on everyones gear!

Fish Hard!

Stu