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Minnow Seine, Thrifty
Minnow Seine, Thrifty (Product Code: SLE/EZ/09) is a small seine net used to capture minnows and other small fish in lakes, streams and ponds during school and college field studies. Built from green knotless nylon mesh with floats and weights, it is 4 ft long with a 1/4 in mesh; poles are not included. It is made by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), an OEM manufacturer, at its own factory in Ambala, India.
Specifications
| Parameter | Detail |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Capturing minnows and other small fish in lakes, streams or ponds |
| Net material | Green knotless nylon mesh |
| Fittings | Floats and weights |
| Length | 4 ft |
| Mesh size | 1/4 in |
| Poles | Not included |
| Product code | SLE/EZ/09 |
| Manufacturer | Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab) — OEM |
| Country of origin | India (made in Ambala, Haryana) |
What Is the Minnow Seine Used For?
A seine is a wall of netting held upright in the water: the floats keep the top edge at the surface while the weights hold the bottom edge on the bed. Two students each hold one end, wade slowly through shallow water and sweep the net towards the bank, then lift both ends together so the small fish collect in the middle. The catch is counted, identified and returned, which makes the seine a practical tool for fish diversity surveys and ecology projects.
Knotless mesh is gentler on scales and fins than knotted netting, which matters when fish are to be released. Choose calm, shallow water with a firm bottom, keep the weighted edge down during the sweep, and move the catch quickly into a bucket of water. Always supervise students near open water, and rinse and fully dry the net before storing it away from sunlight.
What to Specify When Ordering
- The number of seines needed, usually one for every pair of students in the field group.
- Poles for each end, since they are not included with the net — ask us if you want them quoted.
- Companion items such as a fish dip net, a measuring board or a bucket aerator for the same trip.
OEM Manufacturer
Jain Scientific Equipments Private Limited, trading as ScienceLab, is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of this minnow seine. The company makes its field-study nets at its own licensed factory at Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India, rather than sourcing them from a trader, and supplies them factory-direct to schools, colleges, field-study centres, dealers and importers. Replacement nets and repeat orders are handled by the manufacturer itself, so just ask us. See the company profile for more.
Related Zoology Equipment
Other items that complete a small-fish sampling kit:
- Net, Basic Fish Dip — for scooping fish and invertebrates from margins and weed beds.
- Gee Minnow Trap — a passive trap that can be left in place while the seine is used.
- Mini Fish Measuring Board — for recording the length of each fish before release.
- Bucket Aerator — keeps the holding bucket oxygenated while the catch is processed.
See the full Zoology category for more nets, traps and trays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Minnow Seine, Thrifty come with poles?
No. The Minnow Seine, Thrifty is supplied as the net with its floats and weights, and poles are not included. Schools often use two straight wooden or metal poles, one at each end; ask us if you would like poles added to the quotation.
What are the length and mesh size of the Minnow Seine, Thrifty?
The Minnow Seine, Thrifty is 4 ft long and has a 1/4 in knotless nylon mesh. That size suits minnows and other small fish in shallow ponds, streams and lake margins, where a short net is easy for two students to handle.
Why does the Minnow Seine, Thrifty use knotless mesh?
Knotless nylon mesh, as used on the Minnow Seine, Thrifty, has a smoother surface than knotted net, so it is less likely to rub scales or catch fins and debris. That helps keep fish in good condition for counting and release.
How many people are needed to use the Minnow Seine, Thrifty?
Two people are normally needed for the Minnow Seine, Thrifty, one holding each end. They sweep the net through shallow water towards the bank with the weighted edge on the bottom, then lift both ends together to bring in the catch.
Who manufactures the Minnow Seine, Thrifty?
The Minnow Seine, Thrifty is manufactured by Jain Scientific Equipments Pvt Ltd (ScienceLab), the OEM, at its own licensed factory in Saha, Ambala, Haryana, India. Quotations, repeat orders and replacement nets come straight from the manufacturer.
How should the Minnow Seine, Thrifty be stored after fieldwork?
Rinse the Minnow Seine, Thrifty in clean water to remove mud and plant matter, let it dry completely, and store it loosely folded away from direct sunlight. Drying before storage helps prevent odour and mildew on the netting.
Request a Quote
Quotations for the Minnow Seine, Thrifty come direct from the manufacturer. Send the quantity and delivery location through our contact page, or add the seine and its companion items to the enquiry cart.
Last updated: 24 September 2026
