Tackle question for hauling large (20lb+) fish vertically up a 20ft bridge (Page 2): A circular crab net with rope works well. Three fastening points on circular net enables you to...

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Sep 28, 2019 00:46:31 #

Murrieta mike Loc: Murrieta CA

A circular crab net with rope works well. Three fastening points on circular net enables you to swim fish over net and pull up.

Sep 28, 2019 14:15:18 #

Rayz Loc: North West N.J. and South Hero Vt.

The nets I have seen used are more like square nets with frames.

Sep 28, 2019 15:59:57 #

Murrieta mike Loc: Murrieta CA

These are used for crabbing. It is a circular metal hoop about 3ft in dia. The net is attached to hoop. There are three small ropes, tied 120 degrees apart on hoop that are tied to main rope about 3 ft above net. Having one less rope securing the hoop give less of a chance of your line tangling with attaching ropes and that big one won’t get away.

Sep 28, 2019 16:24:08 #

Garry Loc: Wellborn, Florida

https://www.academy.com/shop/pdp/h2o-xpress™-heavy-duty-1-ring-pier-net?campid=71700000050598216&adgroupid=58700004941711357&device=c&keyword=92700043922053745&Channel=ps&msclkid=c8e03282ee551ce87fb96f0d2f5b3e78&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Non-Brand%20%7C%20Shopping%20%7C%20High%20Intent%20%7C%20Outdoor&utm_term=4584138860888002&utm_content=Outdoor%20%7C%20Fishing&gclid=c8e03282ee551ce87fb96f0d2f5b3e78&gclsrc=3p.ds#repChildCatid=4096763

Sep 28, 2019 16:43:15 #

Fishnvet Loc: Hixson Tn.

Put 50-80 braid then pull it up with the line not the pole

Sep 28, 2019 18:29:47 #

Gunnslinger17 Loc: Candor, NC

I do a lot of pier fishing. I use a 32" landing net with a rope tied to it. It will handle 3 and 4 foot sharks easily. They usually come with 1/4 inch rope but change to at least 3/8. You can get it at Walmart. This is a circle net without a handle. Purchase at bass pro, academy and many other tackle stores. Hope this helps

Sep 28, 2019 20:52:12 #

akfisher Loc: Anchorage

Id go home!

Sep 28, 2019 22:41:58 #

Gunny1948

Hello. I’m recommending that you use a pier drop net to land those large fish. If using a pier net isn’t possible, a 5000-series surf-style reel with a 6’ heavy action rod will do the trick.

Sep 28, 2019 23:04:41 #

Dworm

Check for a pier landing net on google

Sep 29, 2019 00:01:38 #

JimRed Loc: Coastal New Jersey, Belmar area

You can tie a large treble hook to a length of heavy cordage with a big snap above it. Snap it to your line, lower it, snag the fish and haul it up. Gloves will prevent rope burns if the big guy flops around.

Sep 29, 2019 16:42:07 #

Vicegrips

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Use a three way large gapling hook tied to long rope 1/2". Hang it about 1 1/2' feet in water. guide the fish over the galling hook, then snatch! Works very well. Hope this has been helpful.

Sep 29, 2019 16:45:23 #

Ken Jones

On California piers we use hoop nets to bring large fish up to the pier. Useful for most large fish. We used to have a bat ray (mud marlin) derby at Berkeley Pier that was catch and release. We would bring bat rays, some exceeding 100 pounds in weight, up to the pier in a hoop net, weigh and measure it and then return it back to the water via the hoop net. Very easy to use. Promar has a good one.

https://www.anglerscenter.com/gamefishing-accessories/bait-related-accessories/promar-deluxe-hoop-nets/

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