36" Nickle-Plated Mesh Skimmer - 0196 This nickle-plated skimmer is easier to use with larger pots because of the length of the handle. With the medium mesh skimmer, you can remove hot food from oil or boiling water in a large or extra large pot with ease. The Bayou Classic 36" medium mesh skimmer makes a handy cooking accessory when Cajun cooking, especially when boiling or frying. The medium mesh skimmer has an 8 inch bowl and is ideal for removing mid-sized debris from used oil. The mesh in this skimmer is small enough to catch red beans or kidney beans and there is an eye at the top of the handle for easy keep or hanging. The Bayou Classic Medium Mesh Skimmer measures 36 inches in length and the bowl is 8 inches in diameter.