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 Bait Nets – Custom-Made Drag & Set Nets

At Action Outdoors, we manufacture and supply Bait Nets from our Auckland factory, designed to catch live baitfish such as piper, herrings, sprats, yellow-eyed mullet, and yellowtail. Why buy frozen bait when you can catch fresh live bait and increase your strike rates?

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Our Piper nets are ideal for both beach and boat fishing, giving you versatile options to drag them from shore or set them from a boat and haul them back in.

👉 Download our PDF catalogue of Piper Bait Nets


Mesh Sizes for Piper Bait Nets

Our bait nets are available in high-quality nylon with excellent knot strength, specifically designed for live bait fishing. Mesh sizes include:

  • 25mm mesh (1.0 inch)

  • 32mm mesh (1 ¼ inch)

  • 38mm mesh (1 ½ inch)

These nets are supplied with two strong ropes on each side (four total) for durability and ease of use.


Standard & Custom Lengths

Piper Bait Nets are available in standard lengths of:

  • 10m

  • 20m

  • 30m

  • 40m

  • 60m

Need a specific size? We can also custom-make Piper nets to any length. Contact us for a quote.


MPI Rules for Drag Nets in NZ

All drag and set nets must comply with MPI recreational fishing rules in New Zealand:

  • Drag nets must not exceed 40m in length

  • Total warp length cannot exceed 200m

  • Each person may only set or possess one drag net

  • Nets must be hauled or retrieved by hand

🔗 Check MPI Set Net & Drag Net Rules


Why Choose Our Piper Bait Nets?

Custom-made in Auckland – designed for NZ and Pacific fishing conditions
Stronger, high-quality nylon netting – excellent durability and knot strength
Increase your catch rates – fresh live bait always outperforms frozen bait
30% more mesh, floats & ropes – compared to cheap imported nets
Fast shipping NZ-wide – from our Auckland outlet direct to you

Whether you’re fishing from Auckland beaches, Northland estuaries, Bay of Plenty harbours, or South Island coastlines, our Piper nets are proven to perform. We also ship to the Pacific Islands, including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands & Vanuatu.


Order Your Piper Bait Net Today

Upgrade your fishing set-up with a custom Piper bait net and start catching more fresh live bait tomorrow.

✅ Standard & custom lengths available
✅ Mesh sizes: 25mm, 32mm, 38mm
✅ Perfect for piper, herrings, sprats, mullet & yellowtail
✅ Made in Auckland & shipped across NZ and Pacific Islands

👉 Shop now at www.actionoutdoors.kiwi or contact us for a free quote.

Piper Bait Nets Across NZ & the Pacific Islands

Our custom Piper bait nets are trusted by fishers across New Zealand and the Pacific. Whether you’re targeting piper, herrings, sprats, mullet, or yellowtail, we can supply the right net for your region.

  • Piper nets Auckland – perfect for harbours and beaches such as Waitematā, Manukau, and East Coast Bays

  • Piper nets Northland – reliable for estuaries, shallow bays, and surfcasting areas

  • Piper nets Bay of Plenty & Waikato – strong nets for beach dragging and nearshore bait fishing

  • Piper nets Wellington & Hawke’s Bay – effective for coastal waters and harbour set-netting

  • Piper nets Canterbury, Otago & Southland – built for colder southern waters and strong surf conditions

We also ship Piper bait nets to the Pacific Islands, including Fiji, Samoa, Tonga, Cook Islands, and Vanuatu, supporting local communities and commercial fishers with durable, MPI-compliant nets.

👉 Contact us today to order your custom Piper net and get fast shipping across NZ and the Pacific Islands.

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