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A seine net is a long wall of netting with floats along the top and sinkers along the bottom, walked across a pond to herd and corral fish for harvesting. Choose a mesh size that matches your fish, as smaller mesh stops fingerlings escaping, and pick UV-resistant, rot-proof nylon, PE or polyester fibres that withstand water and sun.

HARVESTING NET/ SEINE NET

Seine Net: Long walls of netting equipped with top floats and bottom sinkers; used by walking the net across a pond to herd and corral fish.

Important Selection Features

  • Mesh Size: Must match your fish size; smaller mesh prevents fingerlings from escaping, while larger mesh lets water flow freely during rapid pulls. 

  • Material Durability: Look for UV-resistant and rot-proof synthetic fibers (nylon, PE, or polyester) that withstand constant water and sun exposure.

  • Fish Safety: Soft, knotless, or smooth mesh reduces stress, scale loss, and skin abrasions on live stock.

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