{"product_id":"diy-flounder-net-028mm-mono-floats-on-top-rope","title":"DIY Flounder Net Kit — 0.28mm Mono Mesh, Floats on Top Rope","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMake your own flounder net — the complete kit, floats supplied.\u003c\/strong\u003e Single-strand 0.28mm mono mesh with \u003cstrong\u003efloats threaded onto the top rope\u003c\/strong\u003e, so the net stands up in tall arches and stays easy to wash, dry and roll away. Kit made up by Action Fishing Nets in New Zealand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.28mm mono mesh\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTop rope with floats\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLead core bottom rope (choose 5mm or 6mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlinging \/ hanging twine \u003cstrong\u003eplus 2 needles\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTape\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStep-by-step instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh material\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.28mm mono mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMesh sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4-3\/4\" (118mm), 5\" (125mm), 5-1\/4\" (132mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet lengths\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x 60m + 1 x 30m of mesh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard top rope with floats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBottom rope\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLead core, 5mm or 6mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMade by\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAction Fishing Nets, New Zealand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 0.28mm mono mesh\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e0.28mm mono is the traditional single-strand flounder mesh — nearly invisible in the water, firm enough to hold its shape, and forgiving to work with on a first net. For the softer, stronger commercial-grade option see our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diy-flounder-net-multi-mono-floats-on-top-rope\"\u003eMulti Mono 0.12mm x 6-ply kit\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFloats on the rope, or a floating top rope?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFloats on the top rope put the lift at set points, standing the net in arches that shed weed and are quick to repair — the traditional Kiwi setup for harbours and estuaries. A \u003ca href=\"\/products\/diy-flounder-net-028mm-mono-floating-top-rope\"\u003efloating top rope\u003c\/a\u003e lifts evenly along the whole headline instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTips for a net that fishes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSling loose — we build our own nets at a 50% slinging ratio (2m of mesh for every 1m of finished net). Many imported nets are slung tight at up to 70% to save mesh, and they catch less for the same length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAllow at least 1kg of anchor per 10m of net at each end, more in a strong tide.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBest in sheltered harbours and estuaries — not for surf beaches, dragging, or ground with plenty of oysters and shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eChoosing your kit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick your mesh size and lead core diameter from the options above. Not sure what suits your patch? Give us a call — we've been making flounder nets for New Zealand fishers for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease check the current set net rules for your area (mesh size, net length, marking and set times) with Fisheries New Zealand before you fish.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Action Fishing Nets","offers":[{"title":"5 inch (125mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 5mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675423863069,"sku":"18854120","price":381.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 inch (125mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 6mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675423895837,"sku":"18854121","price":426.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-3\/4 inch (118mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 5mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675423928605,"sku":"18854122","price":381.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4-3\/4 inch (118mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 6mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675423961373,"sku":"18854123","price":426.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-1\/4 inch(132mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 5mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675423994141,"sku":"18854124","price":381.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5-1\/4 inch(132mm) \/ 1 x 60M + 1 x 30M \/ 6mm lead core rope","offer_id":52675424026909,"sku":"18854125","price":426.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0864\/1072\/3613\/files\/netting-flounder-tips-and-techniques-01-072014_c6822df8-18df-4b5e-90f3-772f3e920747.jpg?v=1785818595","url":"https:\/\/actionoutdoors.kiwi\/products\/diy-flounder-net-028mm-mono-floats-on-top-rope","provider":"Action Outdoors Limited","version":"1.0","type":"link"}