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Bugs & Bait
NETS, FISH TRAPS
& BAIT CATCHERS

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Disclaimer: The shopping cart script isn't fully configured to supply shipping charges and state sales tax.  We'll still weigh and measure, compute shipping, then send back an invoice via email with your complete charges, including applicable taxes should you live in California.  Shipping charges will apply to all orders under $100.  Standard size orders over $100 are shipped free of charge within the continental USA. Oversized items will have some shipping costs as a result of higher shipping rates with UPS for bulkier or heavier items.

Please note, our free shipping policy does not apply to oversized items such as lobster nets. There will be a charge associated with these items unless they are purchased in a case pack (as listed below). When you place your order you will not be billed until we send you back a confirming invoice - usually within a day - for your approval prior to billing and shipping

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!!!    

Red Riser

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For guys doing some bugg'n this item may really be something you've been searching for and wanting, but couldn't find. Finally, pulling is made easy! The Red Riser is a manual trap and hoop hauler. It makes pulling of traps faster, easier and less fatiguing than ever before. You can hoist traps from deep water with ease, and you can fish areas that other guys can't. No more banging traps into the side of your boat, you can even tie off your net's rope to the cleat and sort your catch without ever bringing the trap aboard the boat! That's safer for your gel coat, less messy, and less dangerous.   

The Riser weighs only 6 pounds, and fits into most rod holders. It's gimbaled so it won't rotate in your rod holder - it's secure. The heavy duty nylon open block pulley has all stainless steel hardware for durability. It will take a max load of 100# dead weight and accommodate line size from 1/4-3/8".

  • Fits securely into rod holders with 1 3/4" I.D. or larger (May require removing rod holder insert)
  • Removable - no permanent mounting brackets needed
  • Constructed with American made, powder coated, scedule 40 billet aluminum & stainless steel hardware.
  • Heavy duty, glass-filled nylon open block pulley.
  • Notching at the base allows you to adjust to multiple angles.
  • Line size - 1/4" to 3/8
  • Max load (100lbs.dead weight)
  • Lightweight - weighs only 6 lbs
  • Dimensions (57" X 21" X 3")
  • Designed to be used with a heavy duty 100% welded tube-to-cap joint. (Inadequate rod holder strength or failure to use added support may result in damage to rod holder and / or boat.)
  • It's another one of those products that folks have been wanting, but not finding. Well, we found 'em and have 'em in stock.

    There is another version to this piece that's of interest to folks who use Scotty Downriggers. The RedRiser is also available for use in a Scotty mount. This adds some cost to the product, but frees up a rod holder mount on your boat. It can not be used with a Cannon mount, not as strong as the Scotty. This model has not been produced yet, but will be within about 4 weeks. Please contact "Mark" at our office/warehouse for more info.

     
    Buy Description Price
    RedRiser Manual Trap Hauler $249.99
    RedRiser Manual Trap Hauler - for Scotty mount $299.99

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    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

     

    Ahi Cast Nets

    The folks at Promar offer many really neat things that fishermen use. One new item we're now stocking is their Cast nets.  These are a very good quality product, hand made with six panels.  They are weighted and really are a cinch to cast.  They offer the nets in several sizes from 5 to 12 feet in diameter.  All the nets come in a handy storage container so you've got a place to put 'em when they're not in the water.  The first nets listed are their best, with a mesh size of 1/4" and 1 1/2 pounds of lead per foot.  We also have their more economical nets listed below.  The Econo-Casting nets from Promar use a 3/8" mesh and are 3/4# per foot.  The lighter nets are easier for folks new to the art of bait making, and for use in shallower waters.

    Buy Description - Pro Models
    Heavy Lead & 1/4" mesh
    Price
    Ahi USA Cast Net CN605 5 foot diameter $39.99
    Ahi USA Cast Net CN606 6 foot diameter $49.99
    Ahi USA Cast Net CN607 7 foot diameter $59.99
    Ahi USA Cast Net CN608 8 foot diameter $69.99
    Ahi USA Cast Net CN610 10 foot diameter $84.99
    Ahi USA Cast Net CN612 12 foot diameter $99.99


     

    Buy Description - Economy Models
    3/8" mesh
    Price
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-203 3 foot diameter $22.99
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-204 4 foot diameter $25.99
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-205 5 foot diameter $30.99
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-206 6 foot diameter $35.99
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-207 7 foot diameter $45.99
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-208 8 foot diameter $49.99
    Ahi Ecomomy Cast Nets CN-210 10 foot diameter $63.99




     

    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 has just introduced their new 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. 

    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. $19.99
    NE102- 10/Case - price includes shipping to most USA destinations $199.89
    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. $29.99
    NE102J-8 per Case - price includes shipping to most USA destinations $239.92
    Eclipse Lobster Hoop Net -NE108 PRO-, Sold without Accessories - use the NE103P and 104 below to fully rig.
    - IN STOCK!
    $39.99
    Eclipse NE108-Case Pack-8 nets - price includes shipping to most USA destinations $319.92
    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 USA destinations $324.95
     

    Accessories

     
    Lobster Net Pro Harness Kit NE-103Pro - 75' rope, 6" glow stick, Bait Cage, Commercial Market Float $19.99
    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.