Bugs & Bait
NETS, FISH TRAPS
& BAIT CATCHERS

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Upon placing your order you'll receive an immediate confirmation via email. You are not billed at that time. We process orders manually, preferring to have a human actually check things over and contact you should there be questions. Within 24 hours of placing your order you will receive a follow-up email confirmation and final invoice reflecting your total charges (Monday-Friday). You are not billed until we actually send you your final invoice. Orders shipped to CA addresses will have California Sales Taxes applied, out of state orders are tax free.
Nets are oversized, so shipping does carry an expense. We will not bill or ship your order until you have been notified of the final shipping costs. If your plan is to buy just one net, be prepared that shipping may run as much as the cost of a net! So, it's a much better plan to buy a few nets and spread out the cost of the shipping over several nets. It's much more economical that way. To make life even easier on you, we are offering the nets in case packs. Buy a case and we'll absorb the shipping charges to most destinations within the continental USA. If you are located way out in the boonies there may have to be a modest surcharge, but for most destinations we we'll cover the shipping when you order by the case.

For a long time I've been interesting in bug'n, always impressed with what folks doing it had the potential to bring to the plate. Yep, lobster and crab as a target? That's darn tasteful. If you boat in Southern California you've got a great inshore resource - lobster and big spider crabs. Further up the coast the eating gets even better, with tasty and more succulent crabs. If you love fishing, love being on the water, here's another great excuse to have the boat in the water. It's a wonderful way to add another dimension to your "fishing."

Besides bug'n, we've also selected a number of bait catching devices for inclusion to this page. The traps and umbrella nets can be very useful for private boaters in grabbing a few pieces of bait, and matching the hatch.

Like any type of fishing, it is YOUR RESPONSIBILITY to check your state's regulations regarding appropriate gear and seasons. Just because it's listed on this page, don't assume the devices mentioned are legal in your neck of the woods. You must check the regs!!!

New From Promar - LED Glow Light Stick

The folks from Promar continually come out with nifty items for fishermen and boaters. Their newest addition to their line is an LED Glow Light Stick. Unlike other light sticks, these are reusable. The light's housing is luminescent, and uses replaceable batteries for power. It's a chemical-free means to shed some light on your bait cages, for use as markers, for whatever use you'd put your basic light stick to accomplishing.

Key Features

- Waterproof
- Reuseable
- Replaceable Batteries
- Glow Casing
- Chemical-Free
- Extra Batteries Included!

Buy Description Price

ProMar LED Lightstick Blue $4.99

ProMar LED Lightstick White $4.99

Deluxe Crab Net/Pier Landing Net

These are the nets you need for catching crabs, lobsters and for landing fish from a pier, boat or bridge. They are heavy duty, twenty inches deep, with polyethylene netting that's deep enough to hold and prevent the escape of your catch. They're zinc galvanized steel construction prevents rust on the opper and lower rings. The standard net has an upper ring measuring 32 inches, with a 12" lower ring. They also feature a bait sock in the bottom to hold onto your bait - no need for a bait box. The net is available in either black or green netting.

The NE-103 Crab Net Harness includes 60 feet of poly rope, and two 5 inch secure floats.

Jumbo Lobster/Crab Hoop Net - NE-102J

The Jumbo Hoop Net has all the same features as the model 101, it's just bigger. The net features a 36" upper ring and 14" lower ring. It also comes with two secure marker floats and 100 feet of poly rope.

ProMar's Eclipse net, about as close to a trap as you can get without being cited by Fish and Game. It's 36 inches in width and 20" high, and with the sides angling back inward the bugs really will be more likely to remain in the net by the time you pull 'em up to the boat. These new nets are unrigged, but we've got you covered there with a new Pro kit that includes the larger floats, rope and a bait box for only $19.99. The new net sells for $39.99. However, we have them on a bit of a special below...

ProMar's introduced a new net for 2009's season, the Ambush. The Ambush is trap-like in it's construction, but it's not a trap, the bugs can indeed escape. That's why the DFG has accepted it's use in California; it's effective, makes it somewhat harder for the bugs to crawl out... but far from impossible. It's 32 inches wide, making it more manageable for those using kayaks for their hoop'n. This net features non-collapsable sides, it's also steeper in design and higher on the sides, making it harder for the bugs to crawl out. You should pair this net with ProMar's NE 103 Pro harness/accessory kit, not the EK version. These are great tools folks, very likely the most effective net a novice bugger can own. There is one competitor to this net on the market, the ProMar is indeed better because of the angle and depth of the side walls. This net, like all other ProMar's also has a built in bait bag at the bottom of the net.
The DFG has agreed with the manufacturer that the Ambush is a legal net for use in CA waters. There was some concern about this fact in 2009, the DFG was considering if this style of net fit the rules regarding "traps." Their new regs confirmed, the Ambush is indeed legal.

Nets are oversized, so shipping does carry an expense. We will not bill or ship your order until you have been notified of the final shipping costs. If your plan is to buy just one net, be prepared that shipping may run as much as the cost of a net! So, it's a much better plan to buy a few nets and spread out the cost of the shipping over several nets. It's much more economical that way. To make life even easier on you, we are offering the nets in case packs. Buy a case and we'll absorb the shipping charges to most destinations within the continental USA. If you are located way out in the boonies there may have to be a modest surcharge, but for most destinations we we'll cover the shipping when you order by the case.

- Buy 'em by the case and save shipping!
Buy	Description	Price
	Deluxe Crab Net/Pier Landing Net -NE-102 - 32" Deluxe Lobster/Crab Net Complete Set - 32" upper ring and 12" lower ring - includes 2 secure floats and 100 ft poly rope. (similar to pictured - different colored mesh)	$18.99
	NE102- 10/Case - price includes shipping to most CA destinations	$181.89
	Jumbo Crab and Lobster Hoop Net -NE-102J - Jumbo 36" Lobster/Crab Hoop Net Complete Set - 36" upper ring and 14" lower ring. - includes 2 secure floats and 100 ft poly rope.	$27.99
	NE102J-8 per Case - price includes shipping to most CA destinations	$207.92
	Ambush Lobster Hoop Net -NE107, Sold without Accessories - use the NE103 below to fully rig for use. - IN STOCK! - Single nets only available for store pick-up due to size. Please order 4 or more nets of these nets for shipping.	$27.99
	Ambush NE107-Case Pack-8 nets	$208.92
	Eclipse Lobster Hoop Net -NE108 PRO-, Sold without Accessories - use the NE103EK below to fully rig. - IN STOCK!	$29.99
	Eclipse NE108-Case Pack-8 nets - price includes shipping to most CA destinations	$229.92
	Professional grade Crab and Lobster Hoop Net -NE-102JPRO - 36" Stainless Steel Pro Lobster/Crab Hoop Net Complete Set - 36" upper ring and 14" lower ring - includes 2 large commercial size floats and heavy duty braided rope.	$64.99
	NE102J PRO-Case Price - 5 nets - price includes shipping to most CA destinations	$269.95
Accessories
	Lobster Net Pro Harness Kit NE-103Pro - 75' rope, 6" glow stick, Bait Cage, Commercial Market Float - use with the Ambush	$19.99
	Lobster Net Pro Harness Kit NE-103EK - 100' rope, , Commercial Market Float, Small secondary float, Pro harness (as below) - use with the Eclipse	$16.99
	Lobster Net Pro Harness Kit NE-104 - 4 arm trap/pot harness. This accessory is used with the 108 Eclipse net to secure the net more easily with clips instead of tying off the hoop with line and a knot.	$5.99
	Reflective Tape - red/white 6' roll	$8.99
	Poly Plastic Float 3 x 5 inches	$1.79
	Poly Plastic Float 3.5 x 6 inches	$1.99
	Poly Plastic Float 5 x 11 inches	$6.99
	Poly Plastic Float 6 x 14 inches	$10.99
	Measuring Legalizer - Don't get caught without it!!!	$4.99
	Bait Boxes	$5.49
	Hoop Weights Inner Ring - 1lb Hoop Weights Outer ring - 1lb This weight is pretty much mandatory for deeper drops or stronger current conditions.	$4.99
		$4.99

Hoopin' It Up

Jim Salazar is a long time friend. Back when I was starting up CharkBait we'd gab on the radio, swap fishing reports, and share spots. Several years ago he teamed up with the folks at ProMar and became a field tester for their lobster products. He knows buggin like no other person I know. Jim recently wrote an excellent book about catching bugs. It covers all the basics, and goes well beyond anything I've come across. If you want to catch lobster, you need to buy his book. It's as simple as that. It's the best $15 investment in a great meal you can make.

Buy	Description	Price
	Hoopin It Up - Salazar book	$14.95

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Jim Salazar shares personal skills developed through years of hoop'n, and provides and in-depth look into the equipment, gear, baits and techniques it takes to have a successful night on the water. Hosted by Ben Hong and Jim, from ProMar, there isn't a facet of hoop netting that isn't covered, with incredible nighttime footage of a giant squid float.

Buy	Description	Price
	Hoop Netting - Salazar Video	$19.95

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