I definitely enjoyed this post with some excellent photos. Congrats Fishabuoy and all the posters.

Pro: Nice Long Handle
Con: Cup...I mean hoop might be too small.

The hardest part is measuring the inner hoop diameter and then trying to find a suitable replacement net.

Mark, As an update, I was in an Idaho Youth Ranch Donation store today and saw 3 racquet ball rackets for $2.50-$3.50. They all had the large teardrop shape and certainly looked like flyfishing nets with the addition of a different set of stringing. Sure gives one pause. Where did you get your net ...

Some Recommendations: 1) All modern rackets are graphite composites. They are very light. The only disadvantage I see is if it gets dinged up, you might get some fiberglass splinters. 2) The Aluminum rackets from the 70's/80's would work great too. 3) Rackets come in 3 main head (Hoop) sizes: Standa...

My Prince Woodie. I was also in need of a net with a bigger hoop and a longer handle than what I have for float tubing. I was thinking of what comes close to the same size as fishing net? Well, I use to play a lot of tennis and have old rackets laying around so I bought a Brodin replacement net for ...

I have had the same problem float tubing with a need for a wider hoop, longer handle net. I will put a post together with a DIY project. The short answer: Used Oversized Tennis racket and a Brodin replacement net.

Nice DIY. Very professional looking.

That is awesome!
We need to get a production run going....Let me eat some more chili beans, durian fruit and in my lactose intolerant body, good old American cheese.

WOW! Some spectacular shots so far! Keep them coming!

Congrats! You are an addict...

Great reminder...I have a photo of some edges that were sharper than knives...

Mike,
Welcome to FFA. Yep. You sound like us...

Bob, I like it! No more lost brushes!

I usually stick with Mountain House dinners. Take your pick, Stroganoff or Chili Mac for Breakfast and dinner. A little freeze dried kim chee thrown in. Add some miso soup, and/or the spicy ramen to rehydrate. What I HAVE TO HAVE is some good Italian salami...Yum..all that fat, salt and peppers. For...

In the Sierras high country above the horticulturalists elevations, I use the Steripen, basecamp filter, and/or hand pump almost anywhere from a stream, lake, or spring. Anything at or below horticulturalists grow areas, I try to drink bottle only or filter from a spring. This applies especially in ...