Hooping puller? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Raskal311 · 09-23-2013, 07:03 AM

Are hoop net puller worthwhile on kayaks? If so which one works best? Do they put to much stress on the kayak at the mounting points? If they aren’t worthwhile do people just pull the rope against the hull? I'm thinking about installing a puller or maybe build an acrylic hull protector so the rope doesn’t rub directly against the kayak.. ffice

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William Novotny · 09-23-2013, 08:13 AM

Was wondering the same questions

easyday · 09-23-2013, 08:23 AM

I thought about it too but since3 I paddle. It would create so much extra work

jorluivil · 09-23-2013, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by easyday

I thought about it too but since3 I paddle. It would create so much extra work

I don't know many people that use pullers. I tried making one on my own but it seemed to be more trouble than it was worth, It's so much easier to just grab the line and start pulling.

ful-rac · 09-23-2013, 09:33 AM

I originally bought one of the scotty pullers and used it...and didn't like it at first on my stealth, but I tried it again last season on my PA and it is pretty bitchen! I found it especially useful for dropping 50 feet or more, makes it a lot easier and smoother. I'll try to post up a picture of it set up on the PA tomorrow since I don't have the puller here with me today.

Saba Slayer · 09-23-2013, 11:17 AM

A lot of guys swear by their Scotty Trap-Eze. Bad backs and bad shoulders seem to find it easier. I use it in water deeper than 50' or so.
Hooping at 85' for crabs it really seems to help... but in shallow water 35' or less it seems quicker to just grab the line, gently pull the slack out then pull like hell if your using the classic style flat nets.
It works great on a small skiff like the PA to get the line away from the boat and prevents friction rope burns on the plastic or gelcoat.
Jim / Saba Slayer

ctfphoto · 09-23-2013, 12:05 PM

No, imo.

Plus it's fun feeling the big lobsters kicking.

roadx · 09-23-2013, 12:28 PM

I use the trap eze Scotty puller and love it,especially on the deeper pulls. I have mine mounted on the side trail in the middle over the hold down screw on the very edge where it's the most stable. And yes, you can feel the lobster tail thumps in the trap

Raskal311 · 09-24-2013, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ful-rac

I originally bought one of the scotty pullers and used it...and didn't like it at first on my stealth, but I tried it again last season on my PA and it is pretty bitchen! I found it especially useful for dropping 50 feet or more, makes it a lot easier and smoother. I'll try to post up a picture of it set up on the PA tomorrow since I don't have the puller here with me today.

I'm thinking about getting teh scotty for my PA... Got those pictures?

ful-rac · 09-24-2013, 01:29 PM

Here it is, if your interested. Scotty trap-eze, mounted to my yak attack rails. Works pretty damn good.

Dannowar · 09-24-2013, 04:59 PM

That really seems like it would either rock your boat or rip off your sideboards

ful-rac · 09-24-2013, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dannowar

That really seems like it would either rock your boat or rip off your sideboards

Seems like it would but....not even close

Aaron&Julie · 09-24-2013, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by ctfphoto

No, imo.

Plus it's fun feeling the big lobsters kicking.

That is a bitchen' feeling for sure, though big skates and fish can fool you sometimes.

We both like hand pulling, though Julie is not keen on pulling 5 nets in a row, at depths over 30 feet, and I can't blame her, it is taxing.

Aaron

09-23-2013, 07:03 AM	#1
Raskal311 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Santa Ana/Westminster Posts: 1,256	Hooping puller? Are hoop net puller worthwhile on kayaks? If so which one works best? Do they put to much stress on the kayak at the mounting points? If they aren’t worthwhile do people just pull the rope against the hull? I'm thinking about installing a puller or maybe build an acrylic hull protector so the rope doesn’t rub directly against the kayak.. fficeffice" />>> __________________ Kevin Yellow PA12

09-23-2013, 08:13 AM	#2
William Novotny The carpetbagger Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: tha newps Posts: 1,474	Was wondering the same questions __________________ "The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope." http://www.badinfluencetattoo.com/gallery.php?artist=21

09-23-2013, 08:23 AM	#3
easyday Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Oceanside Posts: 1,469	I thought about it too but since3 I paddle. It would create so much extra work __________________

09-23-2013, 09:33 AM	#5
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	I originally bought one of the scotty pullers and used it...and didn't like it at first on my stealth, but I tried it again last season on my PA and it is pretty bitchen! I found it especially useful for dropping 50 feet or more, makes it a lot easier and smoother. I'll try to post up a picture of it set up on the PA tomorrow since I don't have the puller here with me today. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-23-2013, 11:17 AM	#6
Saba Slayer Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Palos Verdes Posts: 1,851	Pullers A lot of guys swear by their Scotty Trap-Eze. Bad backs and bad shoulders seem to find it easier. I use it in water deeper than 50' or so. Hooping at 85' for crabs it really seems to help... but in shallow water 35' or less it seems quicker to just grab the line, gently pull the slack out then pull like hell if your using the classic style flat nets. It works great on a small skiff like the PA to get the line away from the boat and prevents friction rope burns on the plastic or gelcoat. Jim / Saba Slayer

09-23-2013, 12:05 PM	#7
ctfphoto Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: San Diego Posts: 901	No, imo. Plus it's fun feeling the big lobsters kicking.

09-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#8
roadx . Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,155	I use the trap eze Scotty puller and love it,especially on the deeper pulls. I have mine mounted on the side trail in the middle over the hold down screw on the very edge where it's the most stable. And yes, you can feel the lobster tail thumps in the trap __________________

09-24-2013, 01:29 PM	#10
ful-rac Emperor Join Date: May 2009 Location: Buena Park Posts: 3,649	Here it is, if your interested. Scotty trap-eze, mounted to my yak attack rails. Works pretty damn good. __________________ There's nothing colder than yesterday's hotdog.

09-24-2013, 04:59 PM	#11
Dannowar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 1,823	That really seems like it would either rock your boat or rip off your sideboards __________________ "Beware the lollipop of mediocrity; lick it once and you’ll suck forever." — Brian Wilson