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Bug Catching Net
For The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past on the Super Nintendo (SNES).
When Link gets it
You borrowed the Bug Catching Net! There may be some other things you can catch with it, too.
Where it is
| Kind | Gear |
|---|
From the official guides
It catches bees and fairies, which are useful in many ways when kept in a bottle.
Official art

How Link gets it
| Gift | Sick Boy, Kakariko Village |
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I can't go out 'cause I'm sick… Cough cough… People say I caught this cold from the evil air that is coming down off the mountain… Sniff sniff… This is my bug-catching net. I'll use it when I'm better, but for now, I'll lend it to you.
Side quests and minigames
The Sick Boy's NetSide quest
Menu icons
Names
| English | Bug Catching Net |
|---|---|
| French | Filet à Papillons |
| German | Schmetterlingsnetz |
| Japanese | ムシ取りあみ |