TECH SPECS:

• Brand: Cressi

• Model: HD Catch Bag

• SKU / Part Number: UA960810- / CRS-UA960810-XX (XX denotes size/color variation)

• Body Material: High-density reinforced PVC-coated nylon mesh

• Frame & Spring Material: Corrosion-resistant Marine-Grade Stainless Steel

• Handle / Handle Lock: One-handed spring-tension squeeze handle with safety locking mechanism

• Bottom Access: Heavy-duty YKK bottom purge zipper for fast unloading

• Drainage: 100% free-draining mesh design prevents water drag during surface swims

• Bag Type: Heavy-Duty Catch Bag

• Capacity: 50 Liters (3051 cu. in.) 

• Dimensions: 33.1 x 23.62 in. (84 x 60 cm) 

• Closure System: Spring-loaded opening

• Bottom Access: Drain/emptying zipper

• Handle: Ergonomic carry handle

• Primary Applications: Spearfishing, lobster hunting, scuba diving, underwater collecting

• Colors Available: Yellow, Dark Green 

• Warranty: 2-Year Limited Warranty

Key Advantages

• One-Handed Operation: The spring-loaded steel frame stays firmly closed until squeezed, allowing you to open the bag with one hand to insert game while holding your speargun or flashlight in the other.

• Heavy-Duty Tear Resistance: The heavy-gauge coated mesh resists puncture and abrasion from sharp fish spines, lobster claws, and jagged rocks.

• Quick-Dump Bottom Zipper: Instead of reaching down into a bag full of live lobsters or spiny fish, simply unzip the bottom over a cooler or deck boat tub to dump the contents out instantly.

• Low Drag Hydrodynamics: Water flows directly through the mesh body, eliminating the heavy dragging effect experienced with solid-material bags while swimming or diving in currents.

Tips & Tricks for Usage, Safety & Care

Lobster & Game Insertion

• Tail-First Entry: When inserting lobsters, always insert them tail-first. This prevents their walking legs and antennae from catching on the spring frame rim as you close it.

• Locking Safety: Ensure the spring mechanism snaps fully shut after adding game to prevent intelligent catches (like lobsters or octopus) from pushing their way out during the dive.

Streamlining & Rigging

• Clip to D-Ring: Clip the top handle to a torso D-ring or float line using a heavy-duty brass or stainless steel bolt snap. Avoid dangling the bag too far below your body to prevent snagging on the reef or bottom structure.

• Shark Safety: In areas with shark activity, avoid clipping a catch bag loaded with bloody fish directly to your body harness. Instead, clip the bag to a buoy or float line positioned several yards away from you.

Maintenance & Storage

• Zipper Lubrication: Rinse the bottom zipper thoroughly with fresh water post-dive. Periodically apply silicone grease or zipper lube to the zipper track to prevent salt crystal lockup.

• Freshwater Wash: Soak in fresh water to remove organic debris, slime, and salt crystals, then hang to dry in the shade out of direct sunlight.