4-1/4 Inch Butterfish Unslung Mesh for Set and Drag Nets

From Action Fishing Nets, this 4-1/4 inch Butterfish Unslung Mesh is a purpose-built netting solution for NZ and Pacific Island fisheries. Designed to target butterfish, grey mullet, and kahawai, its unslung construction delivers flexible, dependable performance whether you’re deploying set nets or dragging for pelagic runs.

• Hole size: 108 mm (4-1/4 inch) opening optimized for selective catching of mullet and butterfish, helping reduce undersized bycatch.
• Mesh diameter / strength: 0.50 (30 lb strength) material for durability under tension in set and drag net configurations.
• Length: 120 meters on a roll, designed to yield a 60-meter set net when configured with the factory-standard slung ratio.
• Height potential: Approximately 2 meters high, adjustable based on your net-building approach and vessel setup.
• Net configuration: Unslung mesh you tailor to your gear, method, and local conditions.
• Regional suitability: Specifically vetted for NZ and Pacific Island mullet fisheries; aligned with grey mullet and kahawai regulations in NZ—verify local rules for your operation.
• Construction reference: Built with a reference five-mesh over 270 mm guideline to support consistent, field-ready builds from the Auckland factory.

The Butterfish Unslung Mesh is designed to simplify gear planning and field deployment. The targeted 108 mm opening helps you reach butterfish and mullet more efficiently while maintaining strong, manageable net performance under tension. With a 120 m roll that commonly yields a 60 m set net at a ~2 m height, this mesh offers a practical, scalable solution for commercial operations in NZ and nearby waters. The unslung design also provides the flexibility to tailor height, length, and tension to your boat size, shoreline conditions, and regulatory requirements, enabling smoother in-season adjustments and operations.