Why are there different models (Kenai, Chitina, Cub)? Which is right for me?

Kenai: Large hoop, deep bag – better maneuverability in changing tides.Chitina: Similar airfoil design but with a shape change (e.g., rectangular hoop) better suited for the steep, powerful currents of the Chitina River.Cub: Compact, lightweight, easy to carry—great for beginners, kids, smaller rivers and specifically fishing out of a boat.

The Cub Dip Net Package

Name: The Cub Dip Net Package
Brand: Alaska Gear Company
SKU: 7759061
Price: 195.0 USD
Availability: InStock

$195.00

PART NUMBER: Kids Hoop Dip Net Pkg

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Our durable and lightweight 32" round hoop is perfect for fishing from a boat, and we designed the round hoop to have an airfoil profile similar to a strut on a PA-18 Super Cub. Providing far less drag than a traditional circular or oval profile making it easier to maunever from the bow or side of a boat.
Package Includes:

32" Round Hoop (1)
6' T-Handle (1)
Clevis Pins (2)

FAQs

Yes, all AKGC dip net packages meet legal size requirements for use at any personal use dip net fishery in Alaska. We recommend choosing the package that best fits your comfort and location. For example, the Cub Package is compact and lightweight and can be especially useful for dipnetting from cliffs at the Copper River.

Kenai: Large hoop, deep bag – better maneuverability in changing tides.
Chitina: Similar airfoil design but with a shape change (e.g., rectangular hoop) better suited for the steep, powerful currents of the Chitina River.
Cub: Compact, lightweight, easy to carry—great for beginners, kids, smaller rivers and specifically fishing out of a boat.

The Kenai and Chitina packages include the hoop or rectangle, a 6' T handle, a 6' extension pole, and 3 clevis pins. The Cub package includes the hoop, 6' T handle, and 2 clevis pins.

We've innovatively applied aviation principles to create superior dip nets. Our airfoil-shaped hoops, reminiscent of aircraft struts, dramatically reduce drag, while lightweight aviation aluminum makes them up to 50% lighter than similar options. This airfoil profile is designed to give dip netters far less drag, reducing the struggle against strong currents & allowing you to fish longer.

The dip net holster bags help protect your net from damage during transport and storage, keeping it clean, dry, and tangle-free. It also makes carrying and organizing gear easier, especially if you’re traveling or storing it in your vehicle or garage. Investing in a holster bag extends the life of your dip net and keeps it ready for your next trip. We have two compatible dip net holsters, one manufactured for the Kenai package, and one manufactured for the Chitina package.

We do not ship dip nets. They can be picked up at one of our three locations: Anchorage, Palmer, or Fairbanks.

The Cub Dip Net Package

FAQs

Can I use a Chitina package at the Kenai fishery, and vice versa?

Why are there different models (Kenai, Chitina, Cub)? Which is right for me?

What’s included in the packages?

What is the benefit of an airfoil design?

Why should I use an Alaska Gear Company holster bag for my dip net?

Do you ship dip nets to rural Alaska?

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