South Bend Deluxe Crab Net 32X12" review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Size	One Size
Color	Multi
Material	Other
Brand	SouthBend
Model Name	Hr Deluxe Crab Net 32X12"

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Accomodates Large Crabs
Corrostion Resistant Aluminum
32" top ring and 12" bottom ring.
16" depth prevents escape.

product description

This large crab net easily accommodates the larger crabs that are found in west coast waters. This net features a 32" top ring and 12" bottom ring. The 16" depth prevent escape. Rings are corrosion resistant aluminum.

product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 32 x 32 x 0.6 inches; 3.8 Pounds
Item model number ‏ : ‎ DNC-32
Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-adult
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ November 21, 2007
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ HURRICANE
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B000ZKR2WE
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ China
Domestic Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
International Shipping: This item can be shipped to select countries outside of the U.S.

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Questions about South Bend Deluxe Crab Net 32X12"

Can it handle fish that weights about 15 to 20 pounds

Answer: Yes, we actually use this as a drop net when pier fishing.

Answer: Absolutely!

Answer: Yea for sure

What is the weight of the crab net without the package?

What is the mesh size? Wondering if I could use them as a shrimp dip net.

Answer: This net is primarily only useful for large crustaceans like west coast Dungeness or Rock Crabs. It can also be used for east coast Blue Crabs. But anything small, like shrimp, would easily slip through it's mesh. In fact, two shrimp, even large ones, can merrily waltz together through the mesh size of this. For shrimp, IIRC you'll need something along the size of 0.25 of an inch. The space here is something like 1.5 inch. Sorry, but you'll have to try something else, I'm afraid.

Answer: we didn't use them this year, so if my memory serves me well, the mesh is pretty big. I don't think they would be good for shrimp......

Does it collapse to flat so crab can crawl in?

Answer: Yes

how much does it weigh? Can I carry on a kayak?

Answer: I've never gone Kayaking so I really can't relate; but relatively speaking, if I were in a sitting position and had to handle this net, I would personally find it rather cumbersome because of it's size. The weight alone isn't so bad. But combined with a few crabs, or with clumps of seaweed, the weight can go up exponentially. Again, if I were forced to be in a sitting position to perform maneuvers (like pulling it from the water, taking out crabs and then putting the net back in), I would find it difficult.

is the net monofilament or bonded twine

Answer: Bonded twine

How would this type of trap be for blue crabs. In your opinion ?

Answer: We have caught them in this trap. we usually tie raw chicken in the bottom of it as bait.

Product reviews of South Bend Deluxe Crab Net 32X12"

George : Solid product

My first impression too (like another respondent) was mild surprise at the stoutness of the metal rings. That's not a detraction but rather an observation of a pleasant surprise given the low price for the product. As a reminder, this is just the bare dual ring net without rigging. To use this, one must add a harness - retrieval line, along with a bait box or bait pin. Also the netting was just the right size for both west coast and keeper sized east coast crabs. The mesh will allow very small undersized immature crabs to drop out so it's legally perfect in that regard.

Having said that, in order to get the most from this product, one really needs to rig this thing up right or else it won't work to its heavy duty advantage. IMHO, using para-cord, while functional, simply isn't enough; I rigged mine with not three, but four stainless steel snap links into a four rope Danielson harness with a central ring. The ring was then attached via another stainless steel locking snap link to a 50 Ft 5/16 Poly-nylon rope. I bought all the rope and snap links at home depot. Together, the entire thing functioned perfectly; I was able to manhandle the thing and pull up quickly, allowing me multiple captures in the net on almost every pull. I used this with a Danielson glowing bait pin. The wide size of the net would also allow multiple bait pins if you wanted to do so. Oh, and keep the box and plastic bag that it comes in. You can then lay it flat into the trunk of your car so that the net can slide in and out of the box and bag to store for transport. This protects the mesh net from snagging on other items in your vehicle while allowing other things to be stacked on top of it without worry.

The only "drawback" (if one can even call it that) is that the large size of this net makes it relatively unwieldy for anyone younger than an older teen. That is, a smaller child won't be able to get full use out of this net or may find it hard to handle. To be fair, that isn't the fault of the product; it's designed large for a purpose and that is to catch crabs easily. It does this with aplomb. Five stars easily.

Larry Vineski : Very well made, heavy steel rings, they must ...

Very well made, heavy steel rings, they must be plated, zinc maybe, because after using it in saltwater several times without rinsing it still hasn't rusted.

Bayrat : Five Stars

Nice net at a good price. Can't wait to try them out !

Donna McNeil : Five Stars

Great product, helps pull in large fish

akorver : Five Stars

Nicely made.

Moe K : Five Stars

What would you expect from this product ?

Amazon Customer : Four Stars

Sturdy worth the price.

Kim H. : Excellent

My dad has needed one of these for some time. He will be very pleased when he opens his Christmas present. Sturdy construction. Excellent price fast shipping

michael qi : for the price its very good net

i bought this because its cheap and good quality . i do have another net from walmart which was 30 bucks... but this one i should say for 14 bucks its good... u have to buy ur own lines but its a very good net for this price. the rims are metal with good net lines. its very big net so catch a good amount of crab. i catch for fun so this is perfect

???? : great item

Great fish net and price was great

robzor : So far so good

First impression: these rings are much thicker than I expected.
I used my calipers and they both have a diameter of .35 Inches or 9.5mm
Only thing I have to do is learn how to tie on my 550 paracord onto two/three sides of this crab net.
I plan on using this crab net for pulling up the big fish while on the pier. I'll also just leave it at the bottom of the pier while its not in use for catching the illusive crabs.
I'll update soon after a few fishing trips of putting this to use.

akorver : Five Stars

Nicely made.

???? : great item

Great fish net and price was great

ithinkiatetoomuch : Looked great under the tree.

This was a Christmas gift for my brother-in-law from California who aspires to be a red-neck. I ordered 2. I know the description clearly lists 32" but I was surprised at how big they were. They were a good gift, they looked good under the tree.

OutdoorsDad : Four Stars

Bad for a crab net, good for netting fish from a pier (which is the reason I bought it)

Bayrat : Five Stars

Nice net at a good price. Can't wait to try them out !

Darwin : Four Stars

look good

Bayrat : Five Stars

Nice net at a good price. Can't wait to try them out !

ithinkiatetoomuch : Looked great under the tree.

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