Frabil Net Extension Handle Replacement

[Pappy]

This seems simple enough but I can’t find anywhere including the manufactuer a replacement telescoping handle for a Frabil net.

anybody else run into this and has any info

the net itself is like new, the handle is aluminum and folded in half during a netting episode

thanks

[fizbot]

I had the same thing happen and haven’t been able to find any sort of replacement 

[Sk8man]

Wonder if you could find something like a cylindrical closet hanger rod in aluminum or thin stainless at Lowes for example?

[lost a lure]

Can I replace the handle or release button on my landing net?

 

Typically, yes. Please contact our customer service team at (800) 226-9868. Be sure you have the net with you to help our team decide what replacement part(s) you need.

[Pappy]

Thanks for the tips

I will give it another try

When I contacted Frabil a month or so ago, it was a no, but I will try again

[fizbot]

I contacted them on their web site a couple years ago, and the replacement part was going to be pretty expensive, but shipping to my house in canada was going to be almost $200 on top of the part, plus customs and duty.   No canadian options, so bought a new net from a competitor.  

[sherman brown]

I'm not sure what net you have but I have a couple of the TRU-TRAX nets for sail at a great price. they are still in great condition. I can't remember for sure what the last price was., but if you want to pay shipping I have the large TRU-TRAX for 65.00 or the smaller one for 55.00. if you're interested just let me know. they both have the extendable TRU-TRAX handles.

[pole setter]

Check out Talon Rods 

https://talonrods.com  they make carbon fiber replacement handles that will fit both Frabil  and Beckman they are lighter and stronger than the aluminum handles. if not wanting to go carbon fiber, you may be able to interchange with a Beckman extendable handle.

 

[Pappy]

Thanks for the info PoleSetter

I will look at carbon fiber

i don’t see why a Beckman won’t work but I called the customer service and they said it will not work.

 

[pole setter]

Yw this is what it says on the Talon site under the extendable handle 4-7’ the handles are a little pricey, but they’re gonna last. 

 

[Pappy]

Just a follow up to the net handle saga!

I intended to follow up on the carbon handle but just hadn’t gotten to it!

A holding company, Pure Fishing, I believe owns  Frabil among a bunch of different other brands so we you call Frabil you get Plano. When the handle “folded” in late June, customer service lady tried everything but couldn’t help. I went on website, contact us deal, and sent an email to a “sales” type email address, filed in the boxes kind of thing. Didn’t hear anything BUT last Thursday I got a UPS package with a new handle from Plano Sales Dept!

It isn’t exactly the same, actually way better design. So a little grease and some light tapping and it fits, snugly!

a very big surprise 

So a big thumbs up to Plano/Frabil and if anyone has a broken handle I have the part number for a replacement!