Pogy net

temptingtranquility

So I'm about to get a new pogy net for the summer since my last one dry rotted (it was quite old). I can't remember its specs so I'm wondering what I should look for. I've done a couple searches and people seem to generally say a 1/2" mesh and 1.5lbs of lead/foot is the best. Is that a good combo for Port Canaveral? Also what size overall? I threw an 8 footer before and it got the job done but was a big net to throw since I'm vertically challenged. Would a 6 get it done? Any advice here would be much appreciated. Thanks, TT

temptingtranquility

Also would 3/8" mesh and/or 1lb of lead/foot work? I don't have much experience with different styles of nets if you can't tell

zerepener

I throw a 10', 3/8", 1.5 lb. Works well for me. Sometimes you get too many, but I find it to be a perfect all around net. I think that a 6 footer is a bit small, and 1 lb is a bit light, but you will eventually get bait with enough throws. Calusa load works great for me (and is easy to adjust, I'm vertically challenged according to my friends) and I think that I can throw any bigger net with that load. Tim Wade net if you want a recommendation on which make. They are top notch, sold at some of the local tackle stores, and made locally.

seanfish

For pogies if they are deep in the port, you will need a minimum of 10' 1/2" mesh with at least 1.5lb/ft. In 30ft+ of water, they are too fast to get them in the 3/8 mesh, and sometimes you cant get them with the 1/2.

Most of time I throw a 5/8" 12' tim wade net. If they are up on top you can get them with any cheapo 6fter.

temptingtranquility

Well I was only asking about a smaller net since it would be cheaper and it prolly won't see much use after july since I'm moving to college and won't have access to the boat. I'm leaning towards half inch mesh but no more than an 8 footer. Anything bigger than that is really hard for me to throw being 5' 4". Thanks for the advice y'all. Also on the note of them being deep, our boat doesn't have any electronics so we just watch for the flips then throw on those, there's no way in hell I'd know if a school was 30 feet under me...

seanfish

Its interesting when they are deep....it can be quite tiring. Luckily you can usually get them up top.

sheepdawg

temptingtranquility wrote: »

So I'm about to get a new pogy net for the summer since my last one dry rotted (it was quite old). I can't remember its specs so I'm wondering what I should look for. I've done a couple searches and people seem to generally say a 1/2" mesh and 1.5lbs of lead/foot is the best. Is that a good combo for Port Canaveral? Also what size overall? I threw an 8 footer before and it got the job done but was a big net to throw since I'm vertically challenged. Would a 6 get it done? Any advice here would be much appreciated. Thanks, TT

Betts super pro 1" mesh. Pogies are a minimum of 4" long so you need a large mesh net that will sink quickly. Pogies are fast and if they see the net in the air they will get out of dodge in a hurry. Don't waste money on a 3/8 or 1/2 mesh. Trust me you want a quick sinker for baitfish

Alleni

probably could get away with a 7foot net but a 8 foot net or bigger is your best bet. if its strictly for pogies go for bigger mesh. i throw a 8 foot 3/8, 1.5lb per foot tim wade for everything and will catch pogies all day. my buddy throws a 9 foot tim wade (with eight 5/8 or 3/4 mesh dont remember) same weight as mine but sinks like a rock and slays pogies every time even when when they are running deep

Spinfisher

If in East Central Florida, get the best, Made in Brevard County!

Call Mr Tim Wade, tell him what you want to catch and where.

Tim Wade
206 Pine Street
West Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9537 (Work)
(321) 508-2836 (Cell)

Riptide31

Tim Wade makes the best net.

temptingtranquility

See if I wasn't a broke *** college student I'd totally give him a call, my budget is an absolute max of 150.

Riptide31

I dont think the net I bought from him was more than 120. And it catches the pogies.............

zerepener

With a max budget of 150 you can buy almost any net he makes. An 8' of his, in whatever configuration you want is around 120 at the local bait stores or you can buy direct. I know that I have seen them at Handlers, Doc's and a few other local places around Merritt Island. Buying a cheaper net is tempting, and I did it, just like almost everybody else. You will catch bait with them but you have to work more and they don't last. If you go with the super high dollar nets, you will get a net that is as good as the one that everybody is recommending, but not any better, for a lot more money. As for mesh size, I have a lot of nets including a an 8', 1" 2+ lb (that sinks like a rock) and I always go back to my 10' 3/8 1.5 (that catches so many that I usually dump part of the net before I bring it aboard). Pogys are easiest to catch on the beach where the water is murky and stirred up. They will never see it coming. Any speed net works there, just let it sink. Clearer water is a different story. Whatever you choose, I would recommend to stay away from the non-lead weighted nets. Mullet (not what you asked about) will swim out from under them easily even when they are pinned to the bottom.

I don't claim to be a good fisherman, but I can catch bait like a mofo. Good luck with your choice

Rene

JF1sh

I paid $170 for a 11.5 ft pogie net. Go with Tim, you won't regret it.

Captbernie

My pogie nets are 10 footer 5/8 1.75-2.# /ft
5/8 sink fast for deeper days regardless of total lead weight. You should be able to throw it regardless of your height provided you are elevated sufficiently above cover board,rails, or throwing from the bow of a deep cockpit CC.

Forever right

I've been using an 8' betts super pro with 5/8" mesh and have had been able to catch bait I couldn't see, only marked on the bottom machine. I did lengthen the hand line to about 50' and have caught bait in water as deep as 40'. This should also be in your price range.

temptingtranquility

I think I might need to give this guy a call

beachsideandy

JF1sh wrote: »

I paid $170 for a 11.5 ft pogie net. Go with Tim, you won't regret it.

I would love to try that thing to see the difference between by bait buster 10x3/8x1.5lb I paid $110 for.
No problem catching any kind of bait with it.

O.SEA.D

I've had a Tim Wade pogie net for about 7 years now. I think it actually throws better today then it did when it was brand new and it's holding up really well!

JF1sh

beachsideandy wrote: »

I would love to try that thing to see the difference between by bait buster 10x3/8x1.5lb I paid $110 for.
No problem catching any kind of bait with it.

Is it worth the extra $60, eh maybe/maybe not but I like supporting a local guy and know its high quality. I'll bring it along next time we go out and you can take a look.

Alleni

Paid 100 or 110 for my net. I don't know how long it would take for him to make one. I know blackdog sells them and a couple other places but they are marked up for retail

beachsideandy

Sure I'll take a look. I'll watch you fill the well.