how small are the net openings? small enough to catch fish like minous or silver side in the ocean? thks
914176
I believe the openings are 3/8". I catch mullet minnows that are 3-4" long.
263430
Yes, just choose a net with smaller mesh openings and you'll be fine. 1/4inch or smaller! Regards
97212
It is 7 foot radius and a great net. Has a good sink rate. on first cast caught about 15 mullets. standing i hold center over my head.
580730
Sorry. I was a gift. It was sufficient for a whole fish of perhaps no bigger than 4 obs. Hope this helps. Jane
142761
The holes are about 1 inch by 1 inch. I only used it to decorate an under the sea party. The nets are good quality, and may work for small area repair if the hole size is appropriate.
1717321
Can be used for small salt water species. Make sure you clean reel after each use. I used them for years flounder fishing in New England.
2193972
I'm sorry, Lisa, I use my reel to catch 2-3 lb surf perch. I know they could handle a salmon, but don't know about bluefish. Good luck on your quest and catch a bunch!
598702
Pam, I would not recommend this pole for the ocean, it is only for small fish...stick to small lakes and ponds with this pole!
825259
The reel doesn't hold a lot of line so you can't fish very deep. The rod is strong and sensitive.
249934
I do not fish for crappie so cannot respond. I fish for salmon using the trolling method and a down rigger. The size of these fish vary from 8 pounds to over 20 pounds and they are real fighters, love to run on you especially once they are on the surface. I have two Shimano rods, 9 feet and 9.5 feet. I use both of these while fishing in the San Juan Islands and Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington State. I totally trust both of these rods as they respond perfectly from the first bite while in the rod holder to the actual netting of the fish. I fish solo most of the time and need a rod that will respond to support my individual effort.
364631
I would say, after having seen the pole, that it would be perfectly adequate for the casual fisherman. I grew up with a dad who was an avid fisherman; this rod has everything that you need to catch fish! Hope that this helps.
856314
No the opening is to small for big panfish but you could catch small panfish like 1or 3 inch panfish
2189042
I bought one for my 9 year old grandson for his first time fishing and he loved it. It's easy to use and you don't need to buy anything else to get started fishing. For the money it seems to be a decent product. I have no complaints although I'm not too sure it will take too much rough treatment. I would recommend it as a first time fishing outfit.
74896
Fairly tiny. The bottom catch filter is a tight mesh screen. So tiny enough for floaters you can see but not tiny like a fabric screen you see on robots.
156366
The guy who I learned about these from uses them for when he goes fly fishing for trout. It works fine for northern, walleye and smaller fish.
954090
Since all the fish here in Utah are under 5lbs, hard to say. It is a lot more rugged than I really need. I get funny looks like I'm fishing for something much bigger than i'm going to catch. It's not like the super fat poles but it's not skinny either. Wish I could help you more.
976218
Not sure but they look similiar in size. Mine is still working fine. A buddy of mine was using it on our last trip a month ago and caught a bunch of rock fish and sculpin with a 12 oz sinker.