WE RECKON THESE ARE THE BEST CRAB NETS ON THE WA COAST…
It would be hard to find a better, more durable, long-lasting crab net. These highly sought-after Bunbury-made drop nets come complete with solid steel rings, Sapphire brand netting and five metres of rope. These are not your normal drop nets; no built-in redundancy, they’re made to last for many, many years – no more replacing rusted out wire bottoms or patching worn out netting on dodgy 4mm galv steel rings.
The hexagonal nets are easy to stack and store, and come in two sizes – 570mm or 630mm diameter, with either with two or three steel rings.
This is larger than most of the crab nets you’ll find elsewhere, but they don’t seem to require any additional effort when lifting them out of deeper water. The triple ring setup is designed to minimise the ‘billowing’ of netting which might slow the crab’s movement over the netting and provides a little extra drop on the sides when lifting. From personal experience, I reckon both are excellent options and well worth the extra few dollars to own robust, long lasting drop nets.
Come in to Crackpots and have a look. We also stock bait, and a complete range of floats and every size rope you could want.
Why Serious Crab Fishermen Choose Quality Drop Nets
Cheap crab nets cost you more in the long run; rusted rings, torn netting and frequent replacements add up fast. These Bunbury-made hexagonal drop nets are built with solid steel rings and Sapphire brand netting to handle regular use in WA coastal conditions without breaking down. Buying once and buying right is the smarter call.
FAQs
What sizes do the Crackpots crab drop nets come in?
They come in 570mm and 630mm diameter, each available with either two or three steel rings depending on your fishing depth and lifting preference.
What makes these crab nets better than standard drop nets?
They use solid steel rings and Sapphire brand netting instead of thin 4mm galv rings and cheap netting. Made in Bunbury specifically for WA coastal conditions, they last significantly longer than budget alternatives.
Are bigger crab nets harder to lift from deep water?
No. The hexagonal shape and ring setup distribute weight evenly, keeping lifting effort manageable even from deeper water.
What does the triple ring design do?
It reduces netting billowing so crabs move across the net more freely, and adds extra drop on the sides when lifting to stop crabs escaping over the edge.
Where can I buy quality crab nets and fishing gear in Perth?
Crackpots in O’Connor stocks these nets plus bait, floats and rope. Visit Unit 1, 59 Forsyth St O’Connor, call (08) 9337 2211, or shop at crackpots.com.au.