JOHN H Although it is mesh right up to the door and there is no nylon in the throat of the bag, when you push the lobsters in, they slide down and can't get back out. I have put a larger bag on mine to accommodate more lobsters.

DAVID S The Lobster Inn Bag I received several months ago does have a plastic handle mounted to one side which allows the unit to be oriented horizontal with the opening facing forward when diving. Also, I tethered my lobster gauge and tickle stick to the handle with pieces of short cord for easy access. Hope this helps. Dave

Brett H Yes this bag does have a nice handle at the top where you put the lobsters in.