Mares Catch Bag

Good dives leave the reef better than you found it. Whether you're pulling invasive lionfish off a Gulf reef, hunting lobster on a night dive, or hauling debris off the ocean floor, the Mares Catch Bag is the one piece of gear that works as hard as you do underwater. Spring-loaded, one-handed, and built for the kind of diving that actually matters. Built for divers who give back One-hand operationSpring-loaded snap closure opens and shuts instantly — your other hand stays free for a pole spear or grabbing lost line off the bottom. Stainless steel spring frameCorrosion-resistant and wide-mouthed — ready the moment you need it, saltwater dive after saltwater dive. Double-stitched mesh baseDrains fast on surfacing. Tough enough for spiny lobster, lionfish fins, broken glass, and whatever else the reef throws at you. Full-length bottom zipUnzip to dump your haul cleanly — ideal when sorting a mixed catch of debris and critters at the surface. D-ring attachmentClips securely to your buoy, BC, or float line so the bag is always within reach, never in your way. Compact & lightweightFolds flat for travel. Works just as well clipped to a beach cleanup vest as it does 60 feet down. Lionfish removal dives, lobster mini-season, reef restoration days, shoreline cleanups — this bag doesn't care what the mission is. It just keeps it contained. Pro tip Why every Gulf diver should hunt lionfish Lionfish are one of the most destructive invasive species in the Gulf of Mexico and Western Atlantic. Native to the Indo-Pacific, they have no natural predators here — and a single lionfish can reduce juvenile reef fish populations by up to 90% in just a few weeks. They reproduce fast, eat everything, and don't respond to conventional fishery management. The good news? Divers are the most effective tool we have against them. Removal tournaments, reef stewardship programs, and individual hunting dives have a measurable, proven impact on local reef health. And they're delicious — many Gulf restaurants are now serving them. A pole spear, puncture-resistant gloves, and a Mares Catch Bag are all you need to get started. Ask our PADI instructors at OTA about lionfish hunting techniques, local removal events, and how to handle your catch safely. Dive with purpose. Shop with people who do the same. Call us at 855-OTA-DIVE (855-682-3483) or visit OTA Scuba & Swim in Katy, TX. Backed by over 250 verified reviews from divers who know the difference. Dive more. Take only lionfish. Leave only bubbles.