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Old 02-11-2006   #11 (permalink)
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seine net

In addition to using a proper koi net, you may want to invest in a seine net. The seine net isn't used to catch the fish, but it does corral them into a smaller area of the pond. When catching a koi, you don't lift it out of the water in the net (unless it is a sock net that holds water). It should be transfered from the flat pan net to a bowl or bucket. You also don't want to chase the koi - which is where the Zen art of catching them comes into play.

The best flat pan nets are from Japan and have a lightweight woodor bamboo handle. I have a less expensive version with an aluminium handle. It is heavier and a bit slower, but I don't use it often or for long periods of time.

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Old 02-13-2006   #12 (permalink)
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Thanks Guys


Looks like the wrong net and techique are being used. First off my handle is no where near long enough and the shape of the net always causes problems.

I will invest in a new one in the summer.

Gaz you are correct, however it is made from micro mesh designed not to catch or damage fins.

The two dealers I bought fish from have both given me problems with parasites so will be changing for the future. I will either go to bluebell koi - a family run small business that friends use and always give good feed back or Hawkhurst Nishikoi Centre which although expensive have some amazing fish
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There are some great places not to far from you and i am sure you will find a good dealer that is not to far away from you.

I take it you do not have a QT facility but most of these things are fairly easy to overcome and i am sure you will soon gain in knowledge and be able to tackle these problems.

If you ever need any help with some local dealers or ones not to far away just mail me and i am sure you will find some great places for fish & goods
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