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Dr. Trout Finger Mullet
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 15
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 12:23 pm Post subject: Seine |
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| Anyone know where I could buy a large seine net? Had a large one as a kid and would bring in all kinds of fish/critters from the surf. The ones at the major retailers are way too small. |
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Central Scrutinizer Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 14 Jul 2009 Posts: 3582 Location: Flour Bluff
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 12:35 pm Post subject: |
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Might want to check the Outdoor Annual before you go buy a large beach seine.
A seine is a section of non-metallic mesh webbing, with the top edge buoyed upwards by a floatline and the bottom edge weighted. Includes a push net.
Legal only for taking nongame fish and other aquatic animal life including crabs, crayfish, and shrimp.
May not be longer than 20 feet.
May not have mesh exceeding 1/2-inch square.
Must be manually operated.
In salt water, nongame fish may be taken by seine for bait purposes only.
Now, if you possess a Scientific Collecting Permit, I'd suggest Memphis Net and Twine for a large seine. https://www.memphisnet.net/ |
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Johninaustin Full Grown Flour Bluffian
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 12:49 pm Post subject: |
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I used seines to catch bait thru out my teenage years, It's amazing what is hidden in the surf.
The standard 16' and 20' sizes work just fine and in fact the bigger they get the harder they are to use.
If you just want bait in the intra-coastal I suggest a push net instead of a large seine. |
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Rxfire Member White Shrimper Boot Club
Joined: 16 Apr 2016 Posts: 622 Location: Flour Bluff
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ziacatcher Full Grown Flour Bluffian
Joined: 22 Dec 2008 Posts: 6554 Location: The Bluff
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Posted: Tue May 04, 2021 3:38 pm Post subject: |
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| I remember years ago shortly after moving to Corpus, after seeing a lot of people using pushnets along the causeway, I built myself a pushnet. Was just thinking about that the other day. Although I very very seldom use bait it's a lot of fun with the grandkids to see what you can push up. |
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drum head Finger Mullet
Joined: 30 Nov 2014 Posts: 18 Location: La Vernia, TX.
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Dr. Trout Finger Mullet
Joined: 07 Sep 2017 Posts: 15
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Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 8:23 am Post subject: |
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| Thanks to all for the Memphis Net and Twine recommendation! Ended up getting a really well made custom seine. Came in yesterday. I almost went with Bountiful Seines out of Florida but they were out of stock. Both companies had outstanding customer service. Looking forward to trying it out next beach trip. |
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bulldog1935 Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 07 Feb 2017 Posts: 1061 Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas
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Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 8:34 am Post subject: |
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messed up link
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bulldog1935 Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 07 Feb 2017 Posts: 1061 Location: downtown Bulverde, Texas
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Donnie Full Grown Flour Bluffian

Joined: 06 Mar 2006 Posts: 1248 Location: Near pins
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Posted: Sat May 29, 2021 7:10 pm Post subject: |
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| Dr. Trout wrote: | | Thanks to all for the Memphis Net and Twine recommendation! Ended up getting a really well made custom seine. Came in yesterday. I almost went with Bountiful Seines out of Florida but they were out of stock. Both companies had outstanding customer service. Looking forward to trying it out next beach trip. |
How long a seine are you looking for ? You are aware that 20 foot wide is and has been the maximum width since at least the 1960's. _________________ Don - permanent prescription of salt water therapy. |
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