Do-it-yourself fish tank: net fish tank, metal

When an angler goes fishing, he must have a net with him. Fish is a highly perishable product, so it is very important to keep the catch fresh and intact. The design of the cage is quite simple and consists of a mesh and a frame. The mesh can be metal, which makes the cage strong enough, or connected with silk or nylon threads, or fishing line, which makes the cage flexible and easy to transport.

Cage Selection Criteria

To purchase a good cage, you need to focus on the following characteristics:

• For length.
• on cell sizes.
• For rings.
• For the material of manufacture.

Many anglers buy products no longer than 3,5 meters, which is associated with cost savings. As for beginner fishing enthusiasts, this size is quite enough for them, but as for professionals, they should choose products with a size of at least 3,5 meters. In addition, the length of the cage is chosen depending on the fishing conditions. Some fishing conditions do not require such cages, as primitive devices for storing caught fish can be dispensed with. If fishing is carried out from the shore, then a cage up to 4 meters long is enough, and if from a boat, you will have to opt for longer options.

It is equally important to choose the right cell width. Of course, the best option is the minimum cell sizes, without the presence of nodes. At the same time, you should not get carried away with too small cells, 2 mm in size or less, since a sufficient amount of oxygen will not enter the cage. On the other hand, the cells should be selected depending on the specimens of the fish that are supposed to be caught.

Cells with a size of about 10 mm are the most suitable option. It is not a problem to purchase finished products with an additional ring that has smaller cells. This ring is located closer to the bottom and serves as protection from direct sunlight.

It is realistic to purchase a cage, both with round and square rings. Most anglers prefer rings with round rings as a nod to the more traditional, although square rings make the net more stable in the current.

It is believed that a cage with rings with a diameter of about 40 cm is the best option. The rings should be spaced 30 cm apart.

In specialized outlets, models of cages made on the basis of nylon nets are presented, as well as metal cages, which are distinguished by a long service life with proper care. In addition, metal cages are not so expensive that any category of anglers can afford it.

In addition to the advantages, metal cages have a number of disadvantages. The most important thing is that the fish damages the scales in such a cage, so it is not possible to store the fish for a long period. If we take into account the short terms of fishing, for example, morning or evening, then this is the most suitable option. When fishing from a boat, a metal mesh cage is the best fit.

The variant of the cage made of mesh connected with artificial threads or with fishing line is ideal for any kind of fishing. In such cages, it is permissible to store fish for a long time, without compromising the catch. In retail outlets or on the market, there are many different models of cages from nets based on artificial threads, so choosing the most acceptable cage for any fishing conditions is not at all a problem. And the pricing policy is such that it allows you to choose a product for every taste.

DIY fish tank

You can not only buy a fishing net in a store, but also make it yourself, as it is not at all difficult. To do this, it is enough to follow a number of recommendations that are outlined in this article.

Ordinary cage from the network

To do this, you will need the following elements:

• Mesh bag made of nylon.
• Metal wire.
• Rope.

How is it done:

• You need to take a bag with mesh sizes of 10×10 mm, which will serve as the basis for the future design. It is very important that the bag is intact and not decrepit. Artificial threads, if they have been stored for a long time, lose their strength.
• First you need to decide on the neck. To do this, you need to prepare the appropriate ring.
• To give stability to the entire structure, it is better to place the rings at a distance of 30 cm from one another.
• The rings are fixed with nylon threads that do not harm the scales of the fish.
• For ease of use, you need to prepare a handle from a nylon rope, after which it should be securely fixed to the cage. After that, the cage can be used for its intended purpose.

It is not necessary to make a cage out of a bag: you can buy a net in the market or in a store. So it will be more reliable.

metal cage

To make such a fish tank, you need to have:

• Steel wire mesh of required length and width.
• Cable made of steel with a polymer braid.
• Capron threads.
• Steel wire.

Manufacturing technology:

• Rings are formed from a metal cable.
• Flexible rings are passed through a metal mesh, after which the ends of the rings are connected using nylon threads or by rolling in a metal tube. It is better to use a stainless steel tube.
• The rings should be placed every 25 cm, which will make the structure more durable and stable.
• The handle is made of metal wire and attached to the cage.
• After that, the garden can be used.

Some tips

• The places where the rings are wrapped with a net are considered the most vulnerable, this is especially true when fishing on reservoirs with a rocky bottom. Therefore, the most preferred option is a cage with an additional ring. It is not a problem to make an additional ring from PVC hose.
• The cage should not emit odors that are unpleasant for the fish, which can scare away the fish at the fishing point. Metal products may have unpleasant odors, which cannot be said about cages made from nylon threads or fishing line.
• The cage won’t last long if you don’t look after it. In this regard, upon returning home from fishing, it is better to rinse it under running water and dry it.
• It is better to dry the cage on the street, where it can get rid of extraneous odors under the influence of sunlight and wind.
• It is better to wash the cage in water, without the use of various detergents.
• Metal cages are more durable and more practical because they are easy to clean. These gardens are not expensive. In addition, they will not allow various predators to attack the caught fish. It can be the same pike or otter.
• Caught fish should be handled with care to keep them alive for as long as possible. This is especially true in conditions of long-term fishing. Therefore, the fish should be placed in the cage only in the water.

The net is an important element of the fishing process, although not all anglers use it. If fishing is carried out near the house, then you can do without it, but if you have to leave for the whole day, then you can’t do without a cage. Fish deteriorates quite quickly, and even more so in summer, in conditions of heat. If you fish without a cage, the fish will quickly die and you can bring home not just dead fish, but already spoiled, unfit for consumption.

Of course, you can buy a cage, but you can make it yourself, especially in winter, when there is nothing to do, and winter days are especially long. This is not only interesting, but also an opportunity to quietly wait out the cold so that you can go on summer fishing with a new cage of your own making. It is enough to stock up in advance with all the necessary details, as well as patience. In terms of complexity, this is a simple device that does not require special skills; it is enough to have the desire and materials.