It definitely works when set up properly. My biggest challange was keeping the net tight with one person. Using a boat and motor on my little ponds is not an option. I did try stakes and anchors just a little cumbersome for my liking.

I think this setup will be the ticket for my requirements. Pretty light and not to bulkey. I will be able to walk it out and set it or throw it off my little 12' row boat. Then stretch and anchor or stake the lead. The worry of the net being stretched properly has now been eliminated. 40-50 days from now, I will know how well it works and report the findings here.

I will measure the exact throat dimensions when I get home and post. The front is a rectangle of like 2"-3" wide , 2' tall and the hoop throats, which are circles are like 3".