Net for a Sabre

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March 16, 2016 at 4:33 am #441118

ArkansasFisherman
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It finally happened. My net was too large to fit into my compartments so I always hung it over the butt seat on the back deck. I got to my spot the other day then when the time came to grab the net she was gone. Im looking for a replacement that will fold up, or retract to a size that will allow me to put it in the front middle storage compartment. Ive cleaned it out and moved some things around where a bet can be put in here, hopefully, without hanging on 100 things every time I try to pull it out or put it in. Any suggestions on which net will fit? Also Ive seen the rubber nets. They are difinitely heavier, and also not as deep. Any pros/cons to these vs the older net style?Thanks!!Purchased new 5/4/15Bass Cat Sabre Vision EliteMercury Pro XS 150MotorGuide 75lb Tour EditionHumminbird – Stock (will be changing soon I hope)

March 16, 2016 at 12:37 pm #441119

Wheelman
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I use this style to match ruler and handles 16lb striper in my ftd, but have also considered the 2nd…hope that helpshttp://m.basspro.com/Bass-Pro-Shops-Gol … t/2265151/http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabelas- … 166992.uts

March 16, 2016 at 1:09 pm #441120

Toadrustler
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I have a fold up frabill that folds up. It fit in my sabre just fine. I cant remember the model but it was like a hundred dollars

March 16, 2016 at 1:37 pm #441121

apdriver
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I have this one and its pretty nifty. It wont hold a 50lb. Catfish but an 8lb. Bass fits fine.http://thelassonet.com

March 16, 2016 at 3:05 pm #441122

toledobasser
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I guess Im different than most. I want my net on the deck where I can get at it. I have had the same net in my 92 Sabre as I now have in my 04 Cougar and kept it in the same place in both boats. It works for me. http://www.youtube.com/v/6-8dcvo2uD4&ve … tube_gdataLast edited by toledobasser on March 17th, 2016, 3:32 am, edited 1 time in total.Jim EbarbMany, LA (Toledo Bend Lake)2004 Cougar/ 225 OptimaxHumminbird Helix 12 Chirp SI on BalzOut Mount at bowLowrance HDS 7 at bowHumminbird Helix 12 Mega SI on Ram Mount at ConsoleLowrance HDS 8 in dash at console

March 16, 2016 at 5:06 pm #441123

ArkansasFisherman
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Toledo Id lose that net before I ever even used it!!! Forget to strap it down and it would probably hit me in the eye on its way out with my luck!! I do want to add those Rod straps to mine. Thats another project Ill take on sometime soon. Im hoping to go on a shopping spree at the OI up there. Thanks for the options. Ill do some more checking and place my order ASAP. I need it before 4/9 for sure. Purchased new 5/4/15Bass Cat Sabre Vision EliteMercury Pro XS 150MotorGuide 75lb Tour EditionHumminbird – Stock (will be changing soon I hope)

March 16, 2016 at 5:12 pm #441124

ArkansasFisherman
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AP is the front of that net very flimsy? Whats it made of? I like that idea because I dont usually use a net when Im prefishing or fun fishing. Only during tournaments. Purchased new 5/4/15Bass Cat Sabre Vision EliteMercury Pro XS 150MotorGuide 75lb Tour EditionHumminbird – Stock (will be changing soon I hope)

March 16, 2016 at 5:23 pm #441125

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I have a Sabre and know exactly what youre talking about. I have the Frabil 20″x23″ Conservation Net. The handle extends to 48″ and collapses into the net hoop for storage. When my front center box is loaded – the net goes on top – handle tip to the upper-left corner. The hoop just clears the front of the box. When I stop for my first spot – out it comes and extended. Stands really good between the console and steering wheel for easy access. When I run the rest of the day, its hanging over the butt seat. With 16″ depth (flat), it goes far enough down the seat not to hop off in waves. Its been the best compromise Ive found. Fully opened – its 6 from end of handle to the end of the hoop.

March 16, 2016 at 5:38 pm #441126

ArkansasFisherman
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Im going to look into that retractable net Jstew but if it turns out to be flimsy on the front end Ill give that net a try. My Sabre, and I assume all others, has the seat post going through the floor towards the bottom of the hull on the front end of that front center storage compartment. Does yours have this as well? Its probably about half way between the base of the lid and the back of the compartment. Towards the front of the boat. I havent measured it yet, but I can if its really tight on yours just to make sure at some point the seat post position wasnt adjusted a little. Purchased new 5/4/15Bass Cat Sabre Vision EliteMercury Pro XS 150MotorGuide 75lb Tour EditionHumminbird – Stock (will be changing soon I hope)

March 16, 2016 at 5:42 pm #441127

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ArkansasFisherman wrote:AP is the front of that net very flimsy? Whats it made of? I like that idea because I dont usually use a net when Im prefishing or fun fishing. Only during tournaments. Its made of a high density carbon or something. Ive talked to the owner before so you may be able to contact him directly. It will definitely hold any bass you catch but the diameter isnt huge. Its plenty strong and I like it cause it goes right in my rod box out of the way. Just have to remember to take it out before you get that big one on!
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