Cast Net Bag

[justdriftin]

I'm looking for a hard bottom waterproof bag to store a 9' cast net, instead of a bucket.  Any recommendations for something like this?

 

Thank you!

[wthree3]

I use a dry bag. Doesn't have a hard bottom but works great. Roll top buckle makes a good carry handle. Soft bag conforms to any compartment without scuffing any surfaces. Walmart has them in their camping department in various sizes. Heavy clear plastic. Less than ten bucks. 

[lurem]

What he said (wthree3) x2

[radi_33125]

X3 and when you let the air out of the bag, it fits almost anywhere.

[Big Dave]

Walmart has them really cheap and they work great.

[justdriftin]

Thanks guys, will check it out.

[DWoodham]

How do the bags smell after being sealed up and baking in the heat for a few weeks?

[Wanaflatsfish]

3 hours ago, DWoodham said:

How do the bags smell after being sealed up and baking in the heat for a few weeks?

LIke a nice French wine

 

dc

 

[FINCHASER]

The bags compression bags as already said.... I post it on here some years back.  Im not aware of any waterproof bag with a hard bottom.  As to the smell... if you dont rinse and dry your nets like I do after use itll be pretty rank

[JPizzle]

Same as others. Not sure if it is this exact one but similar.  https://www.walmart.com/ip/Outdoor-Products-40l-Valuables-Dry-Bag/26674161

Each bag has the diameter and mesh size written with a sharpee so I know which one to grab.  

[triplec]

Yup I use the Walmart dry bags. Mine doesn't smell but I don't store it wet. 

[Shindig]

Soft but rugged collapsible bucket works great

[mdemott]

11 hours ago, Shindig said:

Soft but rugged collapsible bucket works great

Where did you find that one?

[Fishtails]

I find that if I store my net hanging with the weights on the floor, it will be a lot more cooperative when I use it. Tim Wade recommended that and it works for me. That being said, the Walmart dry bag should do the trick for you. 

[Shindig]

I picked the bucket up at the Dania Beach Marine Flea Market. $10 or $15.  I have two, use one for the cast net which I store in the wer storage behind leaning post and I use one for trash that I sore in rod locker.

[mdemott]

Used to love that event when I lived in S. FL. Really don't have anything like that in N. FL.

[Shindig]

not sure of the brand or vendor but look up "Freegrace Buckets" on the web.  Looks almost identical with different color and size options.  

[Shindig]

[Convertible13]

If you want to blow some money, there are bags designed to hold wet fly fishing waders and wading boots. They have a hard bottom. Fishpond and Sims make them, among others. 

[Mogan Master]

I use the Caddycan and it works well. 

[Mogan Master]

On 5/17/2019 at 11:35 PM, Shindig said:

I ordered one.  Nice bag, worked great for a transporting ice from the machine to the cooler. 

[F1sh0n]

When I fished in FL, I would end of walking beaches for mullet.  The bucket was great to put a couple of inches of water in to keep the bait.  Also, like the bucket when you throw from the boat.  I would dump my net in the bucket and toss the bait in a well while dumping the bottom stuff overboard instead of on my deck.

[DWoodham]

On 5/15/2019 at 7:15 AM, wthree3 said:

I use a dry bag. Doesn't have a hard bottom but works great. Roll top buckle makes a good carry handle. Soft bag conforms to any compartment without scuffing any surfaces. Walmart has them in their camping department in various sizes. Heavy clear plastic. Less than ten bucks. 

You( and the others that have been doing this) are a genius. I’ve started using dry bags instead of buckets and I’ll never go back. You can fit 3-4 nets in a pathfinder cast net locker instead of one or two. And I like how they don’t get exposed to salt with a water tight seal. I was skeptical, but now totally sold. The directions on my Tim Wades said to hang or store in a bucket, so after washing, I’ll hang to dry, then move to a cleaned and dry, dry bag. Thanks for the great suggestion