Norfine 66cm Koi Net with 2m Aluminium Handle

Norfine 66cm Koi Net with 2m Aluminium Handle

A complete net for controlled guidance during koi inspection and transfer preparation

This Norfine koi net combines a 66cm head with a 2m aluminium handle, supplied together as a complete net. It is an option for keepers who need both parts, rather than a replacement head for an existing handle. The supplier reference is NH560, which identifies this particular head-and-handle combination.

Choose the net by comparing its head size and handle length with your pond and working position. The head needs room to move around the fish, while the handle must let you work from a stable position. A suitable net helps guide koi calmly towards an inspection bowl; the rest of the handling arrangement should be ready before you begin.

Dimensions and supplied equipment

Head diameter	66cm
Handle length	2m
Handle material	Aluminium
Supply	Complete net with handle
Supplier reference	NH560

Check the reach from your normal standing position

The 2m measurement describes the handle, not the overall assembled length of the net. Your useful reach will also depend on the angle at which you hold it and the distance between your hands and the pond edge. Measure from a position where you can stand securely, allowing for coping stones, raised walls or planting that affects access.

Consider where you can bring the fish towards a bowl, rather than choosing a net only because it can reach the furthest corner. You need enough control to move the head steadily as well as enough length to enter the working area. Clear the space behind you so the handle can move without striking nearby equipment.

Allow room for the 66cm head

The head diameter is a separate consideration from the handle reach. Check the open water available around pond edges, plants and other obstacles, and consider how the head will approach the inspection bowl. A wider head is useful only if you have room to position it without trapping the fish against a wall or obstruction.

A head diameter is not a rated maximum fish length or weight. Select equipment appropriate for the individual koi and the intended task. If you are comparing this complete net with other sizes in our pond net range, compare both the head dimensions and the handle arrangement before deciding.

Prepare the inspection or transfer setup first

Have the receiving bowl or other suitable equipment positioned before approaching the fish. Our blue koi inspection bowls provide separate containers for observation; check the selected bowl’s dimensions against the fish and the working space. Decide where each item will be used and keep the route clear.

If the fish needs to move into a separate holding system, prepare that system before catching it. A net, a viewing bowl and a transfer sock serve different purposes. Having the appropriate equipment ready avoids extending the handling period while you look for a missing item or rearrange the area around the pond.

Guide the fish while keeping it supported in water

Use slow, deliberate movements and avoid repeatedly chasing the koi around the pond. Breeder guidance from Cuttlebrook and Blue Ridge emphasises calm handling and minimising unnecessary disturbance. Position the net to guide the fish towards the prepared bowl, keeping the fish supported by the water throughout the manoeuvre.

Do not use the net as a sling to carry a koi through the air. For transfer between containers, use equipment intended for that job and follow an appropriate handling method. If you cannot complete the task calmly with the available space and equipment, reassess the arrangement rather than trying to compensate with more force.

Inspect the head and handle before use

Look over the mesh for tears, trapped debris or an area that could catch a fin. Check the rim and the connection between head and handle for damage or looseness. This inspection is easier to complete before the net enters the water and before a fish needs your attention.

The handle is specified as aluminium. No numerical load rating, mesh aperture or universal replacement-head fitting is stated for this listing. If you need a spare part later, establish the actual connection and product reference before ordering; a similar-looking head or handle is not sufficient evidence that the parts will fit together.

Cleaning, storage and future replacement

Remove debris after use and clean the net as appropriate for your pond equipment. Allow it to dry before storage, and keep the mesh away from hooks, rough surfaces and other items that could snag it. Store the handle where it will not be bent or knocked by passing equipment.

Retain the NH560 reference with your maintenance notes. This page supplies the complete 66cm net with its 2m aluminium handle. If you already have serviceable equipment and only need a replacement component, compare the separate options carefully before buying another complete net.