• Survival Kit

    SB-1 Survival Bucket

    Amazingly complete survival kit, contains everything you need to catch and prepare fish, a fire starter, head lamp, and a lot more. In the chart below you can see what's included in which kit.

    Stock #SB-1SB-2SB-3
    Price$ 429.95$ 346.95$ 223.95
    Item Included with Kit
    5 Gallon Bucket & Reusable Lid
    75′ × 6′ Gill Net
    Pro 25 Trotline Kit
    100 ea. #8 Bream Hooks
    Stainless Steel Maybrun’s Skinner
    100′ #8 Hollow Braid Rope
    1 lb #36 Tarred Nylon Twine
    Boolye 500 Headlamp
    Diamond Pocket Stone
    #15 2″ Netting, 1 1/2 lb
    Hand Fishing Reel
    Magnesium Fire Starter
    7″ Fillet Knife with Sheath
    10 Watt Solar USB Charger
    6″ Skinner Knife
    3.25″ Paring Knife
    Knife Sharpener
    3 Tine Fish Spear
    Gloves
    Fish Scaler
    4× 2″ × 1.5″ Floats
    Minnow Trap
    12 ea. Auto Fishers
    1/4 lb #7 Tarred Nylon Twine
    1/4 lb #60 Tarred Nylon Twine
    25 ea. 3/0 Stainless Steel Hooks
    390 yards Monofilament Line, 30 lb test
    Gator Getter with 50′ Rope
    Game Shears
  • Gizzard Shad Gill Net

    Click this link to Type of Gill Nets for an explanation of the different types of Gill Nets.

    Click this link to Gillnetting-Wikipedia for additional information on gillnetting.

    Gizzard Shad Gill Net

     Proudly Made in the USA 400 These nets are designed to catch Gizzard Shad for trotline bait. Standard lengths are 50′, 75′, and 100′. They are made with #6 (.40mm) monofilament netting and the most popular nets are 6′ deep in 1-3/4″ or 2″ square mesh. Other depths, lengths, netting sizes, and mesh sizes are available.

    Standard nets are sinking style with 3/8″ float rope and size #30 lead core rope. Floating nets come with ¼″ top rope and FL-113 float every 6′, and size #20 lead core rope.

    The most popular net is floating style, 6′ deep, 50′ long, with 1-3/4″ mesh which catches shad about 8″ and longer. Check with your local wildlife agent about what is legal in your area.

    Please note: during spring time, our busy season, this net may take up to three weeks to be built.

    Mesh SizeSinking Type Nets
    50' long75' long100' long
    1 3/4"LG-GS175$ 73.00LG-GS177$ 102.50LG-GS171$ 132.00
    2"LG-GS205$ 69.00LG-GS207$ 97.50LG-GS201$ 126.00
    Floating Type Nets
    50' long75' long100' long
    1 3/4"LG-GF175$ 77.00LG-GF177$ 108.00LG-GF171$ 139.00
    2"LG-GF205$ 72.00LG-GF207$ 101.50LG-GF201$ 131.00

  • Survival Nets

    Warning

    Due to their high catch rate nets are not legal in many states for sport fishing. It is your responsibility to comply with fishing regulations.

    Disclaimer

    FNC does not report the sale of any items to any law enforcement agencies. FNC has never been subpoenaed to disclose any sales records. It is the customer’s responsibility to comply with all fishing regulations. FNC is not in violation of any laws by selling nets that are not legal to fish. Legality differs from area to area. If you are concerned about the legality of any product it is your responsibility to make the determination if it is legal or not. However, FNC encourages the observance of all laws. FNC provides a link to the following web site for your convenience if you wish to pursue what is or is not legal in your area.

    Click this link to US Fish and Wildlife for help with regulations.

    The most common type survival net is the gill net. Gill nets are vertical panels of netting normally set in a straight line. Fish may be caught by gill nets in 4 ways: (1) wedged – held by the mesh around the body (2) gilled – held by mesh slipping behind the opercula, (3) tangled – held by teeth, spines, or fins without the body penetrating the mesh, or (4) pulled along a shoreline as a seine to collect a group of fish.  Most often fish are gilled.  A fish swims into a net and passes only part way through the mesh.  When it struggles to free itself, the twine slips behind the gill cover and prevents escape.

    To use a gill net, simply string it between two anchor points and allow it to hang straight down in the water.  The top of the net does not need to be at the surface of the water. The net can be strung across a stream or in a pond or a lake. Using a gill net in a large body of water, the net can be anchored by sticks in the water in a circle similar to a fish trap, or the net can be pulled through the water along a shoreline as a seine to collect a group of fish. By closing both ends, the fish are then trapped.

    If you can’t get to water or are tired of fish, gill nets can be used for catching birds.  Simply string it in the trees.  Or for birds like quail set it low and drive them into it.  With a little imagination, it can also be used to catch rabbits and other small game.

    Most web sites recommend a 4’ X 12’ X 1.5” mesh for a survival gill net. These nets come with netting and the ropes for top and bottom are not attached. Our nets are fully assembled, are lighter, take up less room, and we think will catch better than these nets. Although there are a lot more smaller fish than there are larger fish, most fish caught in a 1.5” mesh are awfully small for eating. We recommend a 2” mesh (or larger) to catch eating fish.

    Gillnets are extremely effective and their use is closely regulated by fisheries management and enforcement agencies.  If you choose to use a gill net in a survival situation, be careful that you do not catch more fish that you can use or preserve.

    We don't believe one survival net fits all situations so we offer different solutions to different needs.

    Hiker

    SG-351523 black survival net

    The "Hiker" is a gill net that comes with a top and bottom string tied in.

    The most common type survival net is the gill net. Gill nets are vertical panels of netting, normally set in a straight line. Fish may be caught by gill nets in 4 ways:

    • wedged - held by the mesh around the body
    • gilled - held by mesh slipping behind the opercula (most common)
    • tangled - held by teeth, spines, or fins without the body penetrating the mesh
    • pulled along the shoreline as a seine to collect a group of fish

    To use a gill net simply string it between 2 anchor points and allow it to hang straight down in the water. The top of the net does not need to be at the surface of the water. This net can be strung across a stream, pond, or lake.

    In the event no bodies of water are present, the net can be used to catch birds. Simply string it in between 2 trees. For birds such as quail, hang down low. Spook or drive the birds towards the net. With some effort and imagination, the net can also be used to catch rabbits and other small game.

    Gill nets are extremely effective and their use is closely regulated by fisheries management and enforcement agencies. When using a gill net in a survival situation, be careful not to catch/keep more fish than can be used or preserved.

    • Made in USA with 100% nylon multifilament netting.
    • Weighs less than 3 oz, easily fits in the palm of your hand.
    • Net has a top and bottom string tied in.
    • Designed for short term survival.

    Stock No. SG-351523 - Price $ 21.95

    Camper

    SG-42050 survival net

    The "Camper" is a flag type gill net, a. k. a. shirt tail net. The net comes with a top string only.

    The most common type survival net is the gill net. Gill nets are vertical panels of netting, normally set in a straight line. Fish may be caught by gill nets in 4 ways:

    • wedged - held by the mesh around the body
    • gilled - held by mesh slipping behind the opercula (most common)
    • tangled - held by teeth, spines, or fins without the body penetrating the mesh
    • pulled along the shoreline as a seine to collect a group of fish (A string such as bank line or paracord must be added to bottom, to be used as a seine. Bank line or paracord sold separately.)

    To use a gill net simply string it between 2 anchor points and allow it to hang straight down in the water. The top of the net does not need to be at the surface of the water. This net can be strung across a stream, pond, or lake.

    In the event no bodies of water are present, the net can be used to catch birds. Simply string it in between 2 trees. For birds such as quail, hang down low. Spook or drive the birds towards the net. With some effort and imagination, the net can also be used to catch rabbits and other small game.

    Gill nets are extremely effective and their use is closely regulated by fisheries management and enforcement agencies.

    • Made in USA with 100% nylon multifilament netting.
    • Weighs less than 5 oz. Fits in a 1 qt size bag.
    • This net has a top string only, to be fished in a lake or slow moving water.
    • String such as paracord, or bank line may be laced in bottom to use as a seine. See description below for details.

    Stock No. SG-42050 - Price $ 28.95

    Survivalist

    SG-62075 survival net

    The "Survivalist" is a gill net that comes with a top and bottom string tied in.

    The most common type survival net is the gill net. Gill nets are vertical panels of netting, normally set in a straight line. Fish may be caught by gill nets in 4 ways:

    • wedged - held by the mesh around the body
    • gilled - held by mesh slipping behind the opercula (most common)
    • tangled - held by teeth, spines, or fins without the body penetrating the mesh
    • pulled along the shoreline as a seine to collect a group of fish

    To use a gill net simply string it between 2 anchor points and allow it to hang straight down in the water. The top of the net does not need to be at the surface of the water. This net can be strung across a stream, pond, or lake.

    In the event no bodies of water are present, the net can be used to catch birds. Simply string it in between 2 trees. For birds such as quail, hang down low. Spook or drive the birds towards the net. With some effort and imagination, the net can also be used to catch rabbits and other small game.

    Gill nets are extremely effective and their use is closely regulated by fisheries management and enforcement agencies. When using a gill net in a survival situation, be careful not to catch/keep more fish than can be used or preserved.

    • Made in USA with 100% nylon multifilament netting.
    • Weighs less than 1.25 lb, easily fits in a 1 gallon bag.
    • Net has a top and bottom string tied in.
    • Designed for long term survival.

    Stock No. SG-62075 - Price $ 79.95

    Prepper

    SG-620100 survival netfloat ropelead core rope

    The "Prepper" is a gill net that comes with a top and bottom string tied in.

    The most common type survival net is the gill net. Gill nets are vertical panels of netting, normally set in a straight line. Fish may be caught by gill nets in 4 ways:

    • wedged - held by the mesh around the body
    • gilled - held by mesh slipping behind the opercula (most common)
    • tangled - held by teeth, spines, or fins without the body penetrating the mesh
    • pulled along the shoreline as a seine to collect a group of fish

    To use a gill net simply string it between 2 anchor points and allow it to hang straight down in the water. The top of the net does not need to be at the surface of the water. This net can be strung across a stream, pond, or lake.

    In the event no bodies of water are present, the net can be used to catch birds. Simply string it in between 2 trees. For birds such as quail, hang down low. Spook or drive the birds towards the net. With some effort and imagination, the net can also be used to catch rabbits and other small game.

    Gill nets are extremely effective and their use is closely regulated by fisheries management and enforcement agencies. When using a gill net in a survival situation, be careful not to catch/keep more fish than can be used or preserved.

    • Made in USA with 100% nylon multifilament netting.
    • Weighs less than 10 lb, easily fits in a 5 gallon bucket.
    • Net has a top and bottom string tied in.
    • Designed to feed several people for a long time.

    2" mesh Stock No. SG-620100 - Price $ 153.95

    3" mesh Stock No. SG-630100 - Price $ 142.95