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Action Outdoors Ltd helps fishermen across New Zealand and the Pacific choose the right fishing nets and mesh sizes while staying compliant with MPI regulations.
Regulations vs. reality: The MPI minimum mesh size is only the smallest legal option—not always the best for practical fishing. Larger mesh sizes often result in bigger fish, less handling work, and better catch quality.
Experience-based insight: After 50 years of fishing, Action Outdoors has learned that testing different mesh sizes, twine, and net types produces better results than sticking to the minimum size.
Specialized nets are essential: A single “multi-purpose” net won’t work for all species. Nets must be tailored for snapper, flounder, kahawai, mullet, sprats, and mackerel.
Safety matters: Always follow MPI’s set net safety rules and maintain nets regularly for durability and compliance.
Real-world example: Larger mesh (145 mm) caught fewer but larger and higher-quality fish than the commonly used 116 mm mesh.
Legal minimum mesh sizes in NZ.
Why the minimum size isn’t always optimal.
Sustainability, catch efficiency, and quality benefits of larger mesh.
Risks of using the wrong net.
Why one net can’t catch all species.
Tips for choosing nets for snapper, kahawai, and flounder.
Where to buy regulation-compliant, high-quality fishing nets (Action Outdoors Ltd).
Hi, finally we have had a mesh order arrived that was organised to come in Dec 2020 So we can now make nets for what we class as lagoon/beach nets for Pacific Islands and New Zealand in 2-1/2” & 3-00.”...
