32" vs 36" hoopnets? - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

madscientist · 09-19-2007, 11:57 AM

I prefer 32" from the yak. I usually hoop shallow so there is no reason to have a bigger net, if you have good pulling technique.

yellowtail55 · 09-19-2007, 02:50 PM

I have (3) 36" nets and (2) 32" nets. The 32's are definitely more convenient, but I still think you get a few more bugs on the 36's...

phughes · 09-19-2007, 02:53 PM

Stupid Question. What is a Scotty Trapeez? I was actually thinking of giving hooping a try this season with litup1.

Pete

psudocromis · 09-19-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by phughes

Stupid Question. What is a Scotty Trapeez? I

its this http://www.kayakfishinggear.com/inde...PROD&ProdID=30

wavster · 09-19-2007, 03:24 PM

I think it's basically a hand pully/winch that let's aids in bringing up the hoops.

I personally think that less is better. The trapeez sounds like a good idea, but the yak
can get crowded real quick when hooping. Having one more thing to get the hoop stuck
on can be a drag, especially when wrestling with big bugs!

slayersmith · 09-20-2007, 07:36 AM

I hoop with a hobie outback. Peddle up to the float (going up current or up wind) on the hoop with a little speed, grab the rope toward the hoop put it on the trapeez (lightly and take up the slack) and I am usually straite over the hoop net by that time, then I am ready to pull like hell.

The good thing about a trapeez is you pull toward you, instead of strait up giving your boat rope burn. With a trapeez you have more controll and faster pulling = more water pressure keeping the buggs in the bottom of the net = more bugs.

Good luck hoopin when the season starts.

Take it easy!

Aaron

BT · 09-20-2007, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madscientist

if you have good pulling technique.

I should be slaying them then!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by phughes

Stupid Question. What is a Scotty Trapeez? I was actually thinking of giving hooping a try this season with litup1.

Pete

Phughes,

I tried one and wasnt a fan. Just not for me. If you or anyone wants a trapeeze, I will sell you mine for $20 (no mount), or trade it for some fishing stuff. If I remeber correctly I paid $35 for it at OEX.

I think on a Hobie they are probably pretty ideal, since you can use your feet to peddle and keep your hands free.

Bug season is only 8 days away!!!

BT

slayersmith · 09-21-2007, 06:33 AM

20 bucks thats a great deal. If I didnt already have 2 I would buy it.

Take it easy!

AAron

09-19-2007, 11:57 AM	#1
madscientist Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 1,906	I prefer 32" from the yak. I usually hoop shallow so there is no reason to have a bigger net, if you have good pulling technique. __________________

09-19-2007, 02:50 PM	#2
yellowtail55 The Highlander Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 44	I have (3) 36" nets and (2) 32" nets. The 32's are definitely more convenient, but I still think you get a few more bugs on the 36's...

09-19-2007, 02:53 PM	#3
phughes Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 17	Stupid Question. What is a Scotty Trapeez? I was actually thinking of giving hooping a try this season with litup1. Pete

09-19-2007, 03:24 PM	#5
wavster Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Encinitas Posts: 562	I think it's basically a hand pully/winch that let's aids in bringing up the hoops. I personally think that less is better. The trapeez sounds like a good idea, but the yak can get crowded real quick when hooping. Having one more thing to get the hoop stuck on can be a drag, especially when wrestling with big bugs!

09-20-2007, 07:36 AM	#6
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	I hoop with a hobie outback. Peddle up to the float (going up current or up wind) on the hoop with a little speed, grab the rope toward the hoop put it on the trapeez (lightly and take up the slack) and I am usually straite over the hoop net by that time, then I am ready to pull like hell. The good thing about a trapeez is you pull toward you, instead of strait up giving your boat rope burn. With a trapeez you have more controll and faster pulling = more water pressure keeping the buggs in the bottom of the net = more bugs. Good luck hoopin when the season starts. Take it easy! Aaron

09-21-2007, 06:33 AM	#8
slayersmith Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Torrance. ca Posts: 76	20 bucks thats a great deal. If I didnt already have 2 I would buy it. Take it easy! AAron