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May. 13, 2019

The Ballyhoop Featured In Episode 029 Of Good Karma Sport Fishing Podcast

Last fall I started seeing the Ballyhoop all over Instagram and the You Tube. Genius idea to make a collapsible hoop net and market it to the recreational fisherman that has never seen or heard of a hoop net. I purchased a Ballyhoop earlier in winter. I did have a problem with the net when it arrived, my wife emailed them a photo and they quickly called her back and they had new net delivered within a day or so. The customer service is awesome. They have a booth at Miami Boat Show this year so I would highly recommend you stop by and check out the Ballyhoop. If you are on the fence about purchasing one, just buy one, they work. Hoop nets have been around for ever. They were a well kept secret by the charter fleet for many years. I bought my first one from a local guy in down here years ago.

May. 11, 2019

The Ballyhoop Featured In Sport Fishing Magazine Article On Hoop Nets

When anglers anywhere want to catch live bait, they commonly use a gold-hook rig or throw a cast net. But there’s a third option, one that originated among South Florida captains targeting ballyhoo: a hoop net.

All three methods carry pros and cons. Catching bait on a gold-hook or sabiki rig, which typically consists of six dressed hooks, can be quite effective, but the process can be painstakingly slow, especially when you’re catching only one baitfish at a time.