Which seine to buy?

[bigcloud]

So I'm going to buy a new seine....... I know I want the Duluth 25' by 4' with pocket..... but.... they offer  3 versions:

1- Nylon
2- Nylon treated (black)
3- Mono

going to spend some money, just want to get the right one, what would you get and why?

Thanks,

a new guy

[bigcloud]

So if you were to buy another one would you buy a black treated one?

thanks

[bigcloud]

There has to be a bunch of you using these seines...... what would you get?

[paison10]

I JUST received my 25' with pocket, yesterday, from Duluth net. After a conversation with the gentleman there, he helped steer me to the untreated. I take good care of things, and don't plan on leaving it out exposed to the sun. It's used only a handful of times each spring, then hung in shed to dry before putting it away. Another thing, which I may add, is I was also told by Duluth Net, the treated net may pull slightly harder, because of the treatment applied. My smelting partners are my wife and 2 daughters, so anything to help the ladies!!! They also make a mono net this year. He told me they cut through the water like a hot knife thru butter. He did say that it won't be nearly as durable as the nylon net. That being said, I want my investment to last as long as possible, another reason I went with untreated with the bag.

The customer service at Duluth Net is awesome!!! There to answer any questions one may have!! I found the cheapest way to purchase it was by phone. Since I live in WI, no sales tax if shipped here, AND free shipping with the code SMELT!.

Can't wait to get out there with it and try it out!! Last year I was out-fished 50:1 by the 2 guys next to me using these nets, while we used the straight 25' net made by frabil!!!

Good luck, I'm sure you cant go wrong with any net you choose from these guys!!

Mike

[dean jaros]

Not in Mn check regulations !

[bigdipper]

Just ordered a 25'er today (with pocket). I have to chime in on paison10's comment regarding the customer service @ Duluth Net. Brian (not sure on the spelling) was there to work with me on the phone and talk me through the options for the fishing style and locations the seine will be used for (lake vs. river). I had some issues with my computer ordering and he was there to walk me through it and make it right all the way. I am completely impressed and satisfied with their service. I also cannot wait for the "run". I am a throwback from the Lake Michigan days when pallet and tire fires were common for warmth. We have come a long way since. I hear it's customary to take a chomp out of the first one. Can I put a little sriracha on it first?

[bigcloud]

Yes I know 25' is max in MN...... I was just more looking for comments about treated, not treated or mono. Leaning towards not treated nylon right now..... but want to place order in an hour,,,, any more comments?

Thanks!

[jg010682]

Not sure how hard the untreated pulls i have a black treated with the pocket and it can be a beast to pull sometimes looking at getting an untreated this year also just to have a second and be able to compare them

[jg010682]

It sounds nice i would just hate to get it and tear a hole in it right away

[bigcloud]

Thanks for the input guys...... ordered and picked up a 25'x4' with pocketvnylon untreated and 2 - 18" dip nets ..... got it all from Duluth Nets Co.

Thanks again can't wait to try smelting!!

[jg010682]

Just ordered my new net should be here in a couple days cant wait to get up there and get them both in the water so i can see how much of a difference there is between the treated and untreated nets

[Oldstar]

So how did they work? I used a Frabill this year, never again! What net do you guys suggest?

[jg010682]

Frabils are garbage call duluth nets and order a 4 foot by 25 with the pocket you wont regret it