Fyke Net - 1/2in stretched mesh (1/4in square) - Square Opening

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Market:

Aquatic Scientific Research

Product type:

Fyke Net

Applications:

Fresh Water Sampling, Fish Inventory

The main purpose of the Fyke Net is to catch fish alive and it can be used at all depths.

The fyke net is used to keep the catch alive
It's flexibility allows it to be used at any depth and in various situations and habitats.
It is constructed with a
knotless

nylon
net mounted on
aluminum
hoops (see general characteristics)
The first hoop is square, allowing the
wings
and central guide (optional) to be easily attached
The square mouth allows the prey to be properly directed towards the trap.
Each chamber has a zipper to facilitate the recovery of the catch
An 8in
funnel
(cone) is installed within the mouth
frame
to prevent to catch from exiting the fyke net
In the case of a double chamber net, another 6in funnel (cone) is installed within the central
ring
to further discriminate the catch by sizes
Only the metal of the frame and hoops touches the bottom of the water, increasing the life span of the gear.
This hyper-resistant model is renowned for its long life even under heavy usage
It is possible to use two (2) fyke nets opposite each other with a central guide to create a double fyke net

Pair of Wings (included):

Buoys every 18in on the top rope
Lead core
rope on the bottom rope
25ft Length ( *5ft for the 12in fyke net)
Height is identical to the diameter of the rings
Wraparound wings that cover the top of the frame (see image)

Central Guide (Included)

Buoys every 18in on the top rope
Lead core rope on the bottom rope
150ft Length
Height is identical to the diameter of the rings

General Characteristics (Letters refer to the image)

(B) Distance between hoops is equal to the diameter of the rings ( *18in for the 12in fyke net)
(C) Length of wings is 25ft ( *5ft for the 12in fyke net)
(D) Total length of the body of the net (excluding wings) is equal to the diameter multiplied by amount of rings

Notes

Double Chamber = 2 funnels (8in and 6in) and 5 rings
Single Chamber = 1 funnel (8in) and 3 rings

Material: Knotless Nylon Netting
Mesh size: ¹⁄₂ in

Average Lifespan: Average Lifespan: 5 to 10 years

Installation Complexity: Quick and easy installation that requires a minimum of two (2) people

Transportable Net: Light and Compact

Warranty: Lifetime warranty covering manufacturing defaults

Local Product: Product made by hand in Quebec

Maintenance: Remove, rince with fresh water and dry after each use

Manufacture details: The net is sown by hand or machine around the rings of the net to create the cylinder shape, then cones are added insided to create the hoops

Manufacture options: It is possible do add a vertical guiding net at the front of the net to easily direct the fish towards the net