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.

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. 

Costructed of high grade wire and sealed with a protective coating, this proven pyramid style crab trap is extremely durable.  This trap features a fully collapsible design and comes complete with draw-up cords. 1"x2" mesh sides 1" square mesh bottom. 16"x16" - black

Deluxe Crab Pot - TR-401

This deluxe 30" crab pot features durable poly netting and 4 sturdy PVC support pipes. A fully collapsible and stackable design allows it to fold to a mere 1" for easy storage and less bulk on deck. Three side openings: 10"x2 1/2", top opening diameter 8". 30" length x 25" width x 12" height.

Big Red Collapsible Fish and Crab Trap - TR-302

This net is becoming widely used by professionals, commercial fishermen and scientific groups to catch fish and crustaceans.  This multipurpose trap is popular simply because it's effective. Unlike other traditional traps, it's collapsible design allows fishermen to carry more traps while eliminating excessive bulk on board your boat.  This trap features a durable plastic and vinyl coated construction, wire secure clamps and an easy carry handle.  37" length x 25" width x 24" height, dual 6" ring entrances.

This is a great bait catching dip net.  Features strong Ace Nylon netting on a galbanized steel frame. For easy operation it's spring-loaded frame pops the net open for use and folds completely in one quick step. Specifically designed hemmed edges insure your catch will stay in the net. Complete with 25' rope. NE-201 42"x42", NE-202 36"x36"

There are lots of reasons to use these nets.  Here's my favorite: If you keep your boat in the harbor like I do, you've got a great opportunity to catch the best halibut bait you can find: smelt. Not only are they good for halibut, it seems like every predatory fish from yellowtail to white seabass relish smelt.  So, toss in some bread in to the bait sock and toss her over the side when you go to bed.  When you wake up, you'll probably have enough pieces of quality bait to bring home the bacon...or more likely some flatties.

Ahi Sabiki Rigs

It takes a lot to get a guy excited about a bait catching rig.  Usually it's just one more thing to bring on the boat. I've got to give the Ahi rigs their due, they're a great rig.  All Ahi Sabiki rigs are produced from only the highest quality components.  They feature a ball bearing and crane swivels, designed to minimize line kinds and twist.  You'll get more use from these rigs than others, you'll take care of them as you would a valued lure.  You won't toss 'em in the trash after one use.  They are equipped with sharp, high quality hooks, hand tied to super strong nylon chip leader material.  The rigs are enhanced with green glow and red flash beads. Each rig included six hooks, differing line weight between main and branch lines.

New micro-squid from Ahi.

Ahi Squid Rigs

The folks from Ahi offer several very nice squid catching rigs, from gangion style to some BIG jigs for Humbolt or Baja giants.  All are luminous, all offer large barbless hooks and are made with attention to quality and value.  The first item offered is a multi-hook gangion style jig.  They're wonderful for Arrow squid, for 6 inch squirts.

Ahi recently introduced a very unique product, one we're sure no one in your neighborhood owns.  For folks traveling where the really big squid reside, like Baja, we've got something that's going to make your eyes bug out just like Beth's do when she finds a box of See's candy on my desk...  If you're targeting 20# plus squid, this is a great jig.

This is a MONDO size squid jig, over one foot long, luminious, lots of hooks for grabbing these tasty cephlapods. You can get an idea of the size, the coin next to the jig is a quarter.  This is a very big squid jig, a bit over one foot in length.  Catch a giant squid on a jig like this and you'll be making calimari steaks not little rings!  Heck, you could end up making a ring big enough to put a basketball through!  These are GIANT squid jigs for GIANT squids.  

Have you ever returned to the dock with a bunch of great bait, only to feed the birds?  Some folks discovered that you can toughen up and "cure" your bait better, save a few dollars by re-using baitfish.  Even better, you can make some smelt at the dock and keep 'em in the bait motel for later use.  Also, for folks traveling to Catalina or San Clemente for an overnighter (or any destination for that matter). Why run the risk of draining your battery by running a bait pump all night long?  Don't do it, just transfer your bait to a small motel for the evening.  The bait motels are quality constructed for extended use.  They're great for the dock and for use aboard your boat while at sea.

NE 701 - 17" x 18" (pictured in background)
NE 736 - 36"

Here's a useful device, sharkers and anyone trying to bring bait close to the boat can really use.  One trick a lot of mackerel makers do is to toss in some cheap dry dog food, maybe a can of fish cat food in the bag and hang it over the side of the boat.  If there are macks around they'll be clinging to the boat quickly. 16" wide x 27" deep.

Halibut/Salmon Net - coated -LN-501B

More and more folks are realizing that they can help the future of our fishery by practicing catch and release, and by observing size limits and safely releasing the shorts.  A fine mesh net is easier on a fish, less likely to split fins and damage a fish's slime coat. 

The picture above shows our coated fine mesh Mega-Net. To the right is the uncoated version.  The coated net is easier to deal with, hooks less likely to penetrate the mesh.  The uncoated version is a bit softer.

NE-501 uncoated, both nets are 28"x30" 84" length

New Products: Collapsible Nets!

Promar has introduced something all boaters will appreciate.  Their new collapsible landing net stores in a very compact state.  When needed a simple flick of the wrist can lock the net's mechanism into a locked and open state.  Release a brace and it's ready to fold back down for easy storing.  Let's face it, no matter how large your boat is space is limited.  Landing nets are a legal responsibility in a lot of states, and this net covers that side of a boater's requirement as well as offering you a better way to land a good catch.  There are two sizes available, both are large enough to take a good size fish.

LN 703/704

New Products: Livewell Net, Telescopic Hand Gaff

Here are a couple very useful items most boaters will appreciate.  First off, the livewell bait net will impres you with it's construction, soft mesh net, comfortable corkgrip handle and shere usefulness.  It's a dandy bait net.

The hand gaff is something the kayakers will appreciate.  It's telescopic, will extend to close to four feet, and then retract to about two feet in length.