Putting the Paint Strainer to work. Photos By: Louis Cahill
Man, I love my $2 paint strainer from Home Depot.
I’m a big believer in aquatic bug sampling on the water. It has saved the day for me guiding numerous times. Eighteen years ago, Angling Designs won a tackle dealer show award for its “Quick Seine Net“, specifically designed for instant bug sampling on the water. It’s an ingenious product, but I can’t use it because it won’t fit over my big guide net. Searching for a fix, I found myself standing in the paint section at Home Depot staring at a 5-gallon paint strainer thinking, hmmm “this should work and it’s only 2 bucks”. I’ve carried this inexpensive piece of gear on the water with me ever since, and I love it.
If you’re looking for a cheap DIY bug sampler, go to your local hardware store and pick one of these up. They usually come in a 2 to 3 pack so you can keep an extra for yourself and give one to your buddy.
Keep it Reel,
Kent Klewein Gink & Gasoline www.ginkandgasoline.com hookups@ginkandgasoline.com Sign Up For Our Weekly Newsletter!
Great idea man! I love being able to re-purpose stuff to fit my fly fishing/tying needs.
Justin,
Thanks man. It’s a really cool bug sampler on the cheap.
Kent
Very cool. On my way to Home Depot to get them.
Ralph,
That’s great to hear man. Spread the word to the TU members.
Kent
Thanks for the post. I picked up some of these the other day and they fit perfectly on my net. I haven’t had a chance to use them in the water but, saved me a few bucks. Thanks!!!
Jesse,
That’s great to hear. It’s a cheap piece of gear, that lasts a very long time and takes up very little space. Thanks for the comment. It’s cool to hear people are going out and getting some of these.
Kent
Awesome find! Thanks for sharing!
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Knew there was an easy solution . I have racking my brain for an idea this simple. Thanks