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 -  Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Nice for the Price
Reviewed By: Beth W. 
This is a decent net. I am an entomology student and my professional net broke, so I ordered this one because quick shipping was an option and I had to go on a trip. It's definitely decent, but nothing more. It would be perfect for kids, not great enough for everyday professional use though. Things I was disappointed with: the telescoping is a bit jerky, and I was surprised to find that once extended, parts of the net were really dirty...sort of like a dusty grime. It was fine once I cleaned it, but didn't exactly seem new. Also, the bag portion seems unnecessarily long, which I find a bit aggravating. The material won't stand up to long seasons of bug hunting either, but is fine for a summer or two. Things I like: shipping was nearly immediate, very happy with that! The net can fold up quickly and easily, making it easy to carry in a backpack. Really convenient. All in all, I'd recommend for your kids or to have an extra net if you're in a squeeze. I won't be using it for everyday professional collecting, but am happy to have it around! Pleased.

 -  Friday, March 29, 2013
Love This Butterfly Net!
Reviewed By: Kim 
I am so pleased with this net. The quality far exceeds what I thought it would be for the price. It has great features ie. the extendable handle, and the net opening is large. Then you can compact it for carrying in the field and storage. I would give it 10 stars if that were an option. Great product, outstanding quality!

 -  Friday, December 28, 2012
More than pleased
Reviewed By: Ron 
Reading a description of a product online doesn’t always match the experience of actually seeing and handling it. So when I read the features of this butterfly net for the price they were asking I was a bit skeptical. However, since the price was excellent and the reviews were good, I took a chance. Even though my order was placed during the holiday rush I received it pronto. My skepticism was misplaced; it was exactly as described and the quality exceeds those I’ve seen at twice the price. I am an avid amateur entomologist (fifty plus years of experience). One of the nagging problems has always being able to carry a net when I traveled because good ones were so big and little ones were no good. This net is wonderfully made and collapses to a manageable size. The depth of the net will make collecting all insects much easier. I won’t be able to try it for a while since NW Tennessee is experiencing winter, but I know that it will be more than adequate to do the job when spring arrives.

 -  Wednesday, December 26, 2012
On time delivery & Quality net
Reviewed By: steph 
I ordered this for a Christmas present for my husband who is interested in insect collection and study. The net arrived quickly and looks to be a good quality net. No loose parts or faulty connections on the handle or net part, and they screw securely together. My husband likes the net because it folds down so small and he can easily tuck it into a bag or pack if he goes on a hike. I'm in Tennessee, and it is December, so not much bug activity now, but will rate again in the spring when he's had a chance to try it out!

 -  Wednesday, November 07, 2012
Great value
Reviewed By: Paula 
This net is very high quality. Shipping was super fast. My daughter was very impressed after having many other nets that just didn't stand up to regular use.

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-  Monday, July 09, 2012 Butterfly Net Reviewed By: Linda  This net was easy to put together and is easy to use. It helps to have the longer net.  -  Friday, November 11, 2011 A Bugs' worst nightmare Reviewed By: Renee  This was a birthday present for my bug loving 9 year old. Very sturdy, can fold up easy to put in our bug catching kit. Easy to work as my daughter has special needs and a lot of things are difficult for her to operated that need to be taken down to store. She has mastered this net. So watch out bugs my daughter is armed and ready!  -  Wednesday, October 19, 2011 Great net! Reviewed By: Terri  My son is always catching bugs. This net is the best one I have found and makes it so easy for him to reach up and get them. The loop is wide and the net has lots of room to get the large, quick ones. I found the telescoping a bit difficult but he has no problem with it.  -  Saturday, September 11, 2010 Very Impressed Reviewed By: Andrea  I bought this because I am in a graduate entomology class, and we have to make an insect collection as part of our lab. I am very impressed with the quality and durability of this net. My kids use it all the time in the backyard and at the lake, and it hasn't ripped. The telescoping pole makes for easy storage. The net could be just a bit longer for easier twisting, but otherwise, it's perfect. I highly recommend!  -  Thursday, September 09, 2010 It works but . . . Reviewed By: S. McCloskey  The net and hoop deserve 5 stars. However the handle leaves a bit to be desired. The fittings holding together each section of the handle are glued on very sloppy. Excess glue was all over the place. I cleaned it up the best I could. One of the 2 I ordered feels and sounds like it has sand inside the tubes. It is difficult to extend and collapse it. Eventually this lead to the failure of one of the glued joints after a few outings. At least I can clean it out since it is now apart. Other then that it is a nice net. I'd recommend it.  -  Friday, July 03, 2009 Pro Quality! Reviewed By: An Amateur Naturalist  Next to my camera, my super dooper awsome retractible and extendable insect net goes wherever I go, even into my bedroom where It leans against the wall ready for our next excursion together. From fiddling around in the back yard to serious insect collecting in the field, this net is by far my most trusty assistant. What makes it so cool, though, is that is can do all this folding up so that it could practically fit in a hat, yet it is light as feather, durable as any good quality net, and a price everybody can afford. Besides, it makes you look pro...like your an entomologist making a revolutionizing discovery! ;->  -  Tuesday, June 23, 2009 best net ever Reviewed By: michael  this butterfly net is awesome. I really works better than the norm.  -  Thursday, April 16, 2009 Off to catch bugs! Reviewed By: prayingmother  My kids LOVE this net. They can fold it up and put it in their backpack, but better than that they have been busy catching bugs and moths with it ever since it arrived. And the long handle is so nice for short people. We love it!  -  Monday, January 12, 2009 Long and Great!!! Reviewed By: Homeschool Mom in SC  My kids loved the extending pole and long net!! It made it perfect for capturing bugs and butterflies!!  -  Monday, December 29, 2008 Best net I've found - a good buy! Reviewed By: 4H entomology parent  Bought for my 12 year old son/entomology enthusiast. He's entering his 4th year in 4H entomology. The net is large and deep. Love the aluminum telescoping handle and ability to pack net away compactly. Had a bit of trouble figuring out how to open up net apparatus to assemble, but well designed for travel! A must have for young insect collectors!  -  Saturday, December 27, 2008 Best Net on the Market   We've had this product for a couple years. It was purchased in desperation after my daughters had destroyed several cheap nets we purchased locally. This one is not only inexpensive and collapsable, but durable, too! You won't find a better net out there.  -  Monday, November 03, 2008 Mixed feelings Reviewed By: Chris  While the handle is durable and nicely extendable, the net is kind of cheap. My son, grabbed it and hit it on a bush, trying to catch a moth and tore a hole in it.  -  Friday, September 12, 2008 librarian Sept. 12, 2008 Reviewed By: L. Willis  I ordered this net to use in a display in our school library. I had to find one that met several specifications and this one met them all. The price was perfect for my budget and the service was excellent. The quality of the net impressed me the most...after the display comes down, I may be inspired to actually use it for its intended purpose!  -  Thursday, September 11, 2008 Deluxe insect and butterfly net Reviewed By: Louis Benda  The product is great. I love how the net screws together. It is very sturdy.  -  Tuesday, August 12, 2008 Awsome! Reviewed By: The Naturalist  This net is now part of my body. It is the best net ever! I can't believe how light weight and how sturdy, strong and efficient the whole thing is. The best part of it though, is the disasembaling charactoristic. It's always a bit awkward walking around with a long net sticking out of your backpack, or off the end of your bike, and still more impossible to bring on airplanes and long car trips if your net is as long as this one and wooden. The fact that both the stick and the net ring fold up is amazing and I still can't rave enough about it! (Not to mention the excelent price!)  -  Thursday, July 03, 2008 Great for catching dragonflies Reviewed By: M Tepper  I love this net, the only thing I would like is if you made one in a bit of a darker color as well. I've caught lots of dragonflies with it.  -  Tuesday, July 01, 2008 Super net at affordable price Reviewed By: Lisa S.  Great butterfly net! I have used others and this is by far, the best one. Love the extending handle and the capability to fold the net up to put in backpack.  -  Tuesday, June 24, 2008 top notch Reviewed By: D Holmes  Great piece of equipment, very elegant design. I'm a grownup, bought this for myself. Works for lizards, critters, etc.  -  Tuesday, May 13, 2008 Sturdy, Lightweight and Efficient Reviewed By: Xanthochillus  I bought this because of the great price, and was surprised to find how sturdy, but lightweight and efficient it was. Truly the best retractable net at a good price out there.  -  Sunday, May 11, 2008 Compact and efficient Reviewed By: R. Carretero  I bought this net for my 7 year old and we love it. It can easily be stored in a small backpack. The retractable handle is very cool.  -  Saturday, April 12, 2008 Net Your Insect! Reviewed By: Aunt Susan  Good quality structure-excellent for the young entomologist in the field-neat handle for storage and transport! Excellent for capturing dragonflies!  -  Monday, February 04, 2008 Great Insect Net Reviewed By: Christopher Dement  We bought this for my 9 year old son to use for 4H entomology. This is a high quality net and easy to use. Perfect for the "serious" collector. The telescoping handle is AWESOME!