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Shiner Scoop | Darter Gator | Swamp Wolff | Daphnia Net

Please note:

Paypal, checks and money orders accepted.
Checks must clear my bank before your net is shipped.
Depending on my available stock, shipping may be up to 2-3 weeks if material is out-of-stock. In-stock nets will be shipped as soon as payment is received.
Special orders may take 3-4 weeks if material has to be ordered and the nets constructed.
All nets are hand-made and if not satisfied, please return nets within 30 days of receipt for full refund, minus original shipping and handling fee.

Disclaimer: In buying this net, you accept all responsibility in the area of misuse, negiligence and any personal injuries that result from the misuse of this product. If it were fully insured against any litigatious claims, then the cost would be greatly inflated. Please supervise any persons using your net and especially children!

"Original" Shiner Scoop

Shiner scoops are available in mesh sizes from 1/8th inch to 1 inch. The hoops are either round or triangular in any dimensions that you wish to order! All netting colors are available, white or dyed. The net come equipped with a fairly un-breakable 200 lb# test green-dyed nylon line bridle and a 1/4 inch nylon handline with which to retrieve your catch.

Basic netting is 1/8th inch nylon, in either white or green colors.
Standard Diameter of the hoop is 22 inches and standard depth of the bag (net) is 30 inches.
Handline is normally around 12 feet in length with a wrist loop placed in the end of the rope, making for easy retrieval of the net.


Shiner Scoop: $40 + $10 for shipping and handling.

Special orders are available:
Green, White, Black or Brown dyed netting
3/16th inch mesh, 1/4 inch mesh, or larger meshes are available.
Net diameters of over 22" and 30" depth can be custom made to order!
Please send me any special requests (with a sketch and dimensions) and I'll custom make your net to your specifications!

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Darter Gator

Fully collapsible Darter Gator, catches minnow, darters, and other creek and stream dwellers. When assembled, the net measures 36" width, 20" height, and 25" depth. When collapsed, the whole assembly fits into a 3" X 38" mailing tube. Furnished with two fiberglass rods which anchor into the stream-bed. The net is made of 1/8th" green-dyed nylon mesh and the frame is 1/2" PVC pipe. Very mobile and should pass all airline screening.


View image of Darter Gator in action
Darter Gator (nylon mesh 1/8th inch green, Collapsible Model) $100

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Improved Darter Gator With Wings

An improved Darter Gator with Wings (view image) is available by special order. Please contact me for price, shipping costs, etc.

Swamp Wolff

The Swamp Wolff is a modified Shiner Scoop with rough triangular sides. It is most effective in swamps, where the sides scrape the bottom and also sides of the ditch ensuring that no fish escape.


Swamp Wolff: $40 + $10 for shipping and handling

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Daphnia Scoop

The Daphnia Scoop is a 'D' shaped galvinized 1/4" steep hoop with new gray "no-seeum" netting, bouyant foam padding to ensure that the net stays near the surface. Measures 18" across and comes fully equipped with a 14' yellow hand-line. Very effective in collecting Daphnia (water fleas) and other invertebrates for fish food.


Daphnia Net: $40 + $10 for shipping and handling

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Shiner Scoop
shinerscoop@cox.net
Telephone number: (225)775-6400
Louisiana