Say Goodbye to Opera House Yabby Nets — Make the Switch to the Innovative Yabby Net by BCK Outdoors

For decades, the Opera House style yabby net has been the go-to gear for catching yabbies across Australia. But times are changing, especially in Queensland, where tighter regulations are on the horizon. With a potential ban on enclosed Opera House traps expected in the next year or two, now is the perfect time to switch to something better, smarter, and built for the future.

That’s where Doug the Yabby Net from BCK Outdoors comes in — an innovative, open-style pyramid net that’s already making waves (and catching loads of yabbies) across the country.

Why Are Opera House Nets on the Way Out?

In recent years, concerns have grown over the environmental risks of enclosed yabby traps like the Opera House style. These nets are known to accidentally trap and drown non-target species, including platypuses, turtles, and water dragons. Wildlife conservation groups and fisheries departments have taken notice — and in some states, they’ve already been banned.

Queensland is likely next in line.

So if you love getting out on the water and tossing in a net, it's time to future-proof your gear.

Meet the Game-Changer: Doug the Yabby Net

Doug is no ordinary net. Designed from the ground up by passionate outdoors blokes who live and breathe camping, fishing, and family adventures, this net ticks all the boxes.

✅ Key Features of Doug the Yabby Net

• Packs Flat in 10 Seconds – No more bulky nets in the ute or kayak

• Folds Down to Just 30mm Thick – Easily fits in a backpack or boat hatch

• Adventure Ready – Built for campers, fishos, hikers, and explorers

• Stainless Steel Locking Clips – Durable, secure, and easy to set up

• Reinforced UV-Treated Mesh – Made for Aussie sun and long-term use

• High Catch Rates – Clever entry angle helps trap more yabbies

• Platypus & Turtle Safe – Open design lets wildlife escape unharmed

This is gear you’ll be proud to use — and you won’t be nervously looking over your shoulder for the fisheries ranger.

Why You Should Replace Now (Not Later)

While the ban hasn’t landed in Queensland just yet, it’s coming. And when it hits, demand for open-style nets like Doug is going to surge. Replacing your old traps now means you’re:

• Ahead of the crowd and ready for future regulations

• Helping protect wildlife with a net that’s safe by design

• Getting more yabbies with a smarter, more effective setup

• Supporting an Aussie-designed product built by a small outdoor-focused team

Where to Grab One

You can grab Doug online at www.bckoutdoors.com.au or find us in select local outdoor and fishing retailers. And if you're a store owner looking to stock an eco-friendly, high-performing yabby net, get in touch — we’d love to have a yarn.

Wrap Up

Opera House nets had their time, but that time is nearly up. Now’s your chance to lead the change, protect our wildlife, and make your next trip to the dam or creek more productive — and future-proof.

Doug the Yabby Net is not just a net — it’s your new favourite bit of gear.