Hooping ?

[kiyo21]

Quick hoop net question, I'm looking into new nets and can't decide between the promar eclipse vs ambush and would just like to know,

What do you guys like best?
What's better on the yak?
And what more durable?

Please post anything thanks everyone!

And

[ctfphoto]

I like the ambush style nets as it seems harder for the lobsters to get out on the pull.

[Pugz]

I like the ambush ones as they stack good, but they seem kinda heavy when you have a few on your yak. The flat ones work just as well for me.

How about you guys how's your catch ratio between ambush and flat hoops?

[jorluivil]

Originally Posted by Pugz

I like the ambush ones as they stack good, but they seem kinda heavy when you have a few on your yak. The flat ones work just as well for me.

How about you guys how's your catch ratio between ambush and flat hoops?

The ratio is about the sam, at least for me it is. Ambush nets are easier to handle while on the kayak they will stack higher than the flat ones. The flat ones are harder to handle on the kayak but are easier to stack. I have 4 ambush and 1 flat, both catch lobster so personally I think its all a matter of preference.

[PE.rider]

Originally Posted by jorluivil

The ratio is about the sam, at least for me it is. Ambush nets are easier to handle while on the kayak they will stack higher than the flat ones. The flat ones are harder to handle on the kayak but are easier to stack. I have 4 ambush and 1 flat, both catch lobster so personally I think its all a matter of preference.

what he said...+2

[firstgen]

The only real difference I see is that you can leave the Ambush hoops soaking a little longer than the flat hoops because bugs can just walk away from a flat hoop after they grub if not brought up every 10-15mins.With the Ambush hoops unless they give each other boost's,bugs will find it very difficult to get out leaving you time to chill(up to 30 mins).

[YakMedic]

Originally Posted by kiyo21

Quick hoop net question, I'm looking into new nets and can't decide between the promar eclipse vs ambush and would just like to know,

What do you guys like best?
What's better on the yak?
And what more durable?

Please post anything thanks everyone!

And

The OP is asking about the difference between two conical nets, not flat nets.

Of the two the Ambush is a much better choice. The Ambush has a 32" diameter while the Eclipse has a 36" diameter. It is easier to pull the smaller diameter from a kayak in a seated position. The 36" can be done but it does create much more drag and you want to be pulling as fast as you can.

[chitown54]

I agree pulling a 36" eclips full of kelp from the yak sucks. The ambush wasn't as bad just my opinion tho