thinking of getting new poles for me long nets

[redeye jedi 39]

i use 15mm solid fibreglass poles for all my longnets, on a 100 yarder a few guys i go out with have said it gets quite heavy so i am now looking at buying stainless steel tube then welding a solid stainless spike into the bottom. whats everyones thoughts?? my poles are almost £4 each now, i know the stainless will be alot cheaper.

[dillan 19]

See my post Attention about 8 posts down, 10mm fibreglass poles, alot cheaper, lighter, flexi and last a lifetime, stainless steel, shiny, heavy and can distort.

Dillan

[para1 11]

i use 15mm solid fibreglass poles for all my longnets, on a 100 yarder a few guys i go out with have said it gets quite heavy so i am now looking at buying stainless steel tube then welding a solid stainless spike into the bottom. whats everyones thoughts?? my poles are almost £4 each now, i know the stainless will be alot cheaper.

How can stainless steel be cheaper if you have already got the fiberglass ones?

What set up is your 100yds (quickest) How long are your fiber poles and how many.P1

[redeye jedi 39]

i use 15mm solid fibreglass poles for all my longnets, on a 100 yarder a few guys i go out with have said it gets quite heavy so i am now looking at buying stainless steel tube then welding a solid stainless spike into the bottom. whats everyones thoughts?? my poles are almost £4 each now, i know the stainless will be alot cheaper.

How can stainless steel be cheaper if you have already got the fiberglass ones?

What set up is your 100yds (quickest) How long are your fiber poles and how many.P1

 

My baskets are made from 8mm mild steel, nets are typically 100 yards 4z with 21 poles. each pole is 35 inches. stainless tube is quite cheap you'd be surprised. the problem i can see with them is if used at night then they would make too much noise when setting out.

[redeye jedi 39]

See my post Attention about 8 posts down, 10mm fibreglass poles, alot cheaper, lighter, flexi and last a lifetime, stainless steel, shiny, heavy and can distort.

Dillan

 

i was looking at some stainless tube today was 12mm with a wall diameter of 1.64mm very strong and light as hell i was very surprised. the shiny finish was a concern i must admit. how many could that guy you bought your poles from supply? are the solid or tube?

ATB REDEYE

[para1 11]

i use 15mm solid fibreglass poles for all my longnets, on a 100 yarder a few guys i go out with have said it gets quite heavy so i am now looking at buying stainless steel tube then welding a solid stainless spike into the bottom. whats everyones thoughts?? my poles are almost £4 each now, i know the stainless will be alot cheaper.

How can stainless steel be cheaper if you have already got the fiberglass ones?

What set up is your 100yds (quickest) How long are your fiber poles and how many.P1

 

My baskets are made from 8mm mild steel, nets are typically 100 yards 4z with 21 poles. each pole is 35 inches. stainless tube is quite cheap you'd be surprised. the problem i can see with them is if used at night then they would make too much noise when setting out.

 

I can see that you will have a few problems with your set up mate I'm sure you will let me know if I'm wrong.

15mm post a bit thick (11/12mm would be better)very hard to push into all ground but easily overcome by sharpening to a long narrow point.

Each post is 15" to long and as your mate says multiplyed by 21 will be heavy.

All my nets are 14" high when set and I haven't seen a bunny go over one yet so 2ft max.

Stainless as you say will make a noise at night, wont give and will kink.God forbid falling on one. Hope this helps P1.

[Fat-Ferret 857]

I would say fibreglass is the best...But thats just my opinion...21 poles is a lot for a 100yrd net, I think the most one of mine has is 14. I have used 9.5mm for a long time, light and strong. But whatever suits you is best

Edited October 8, 2010 by Fat-Ferret

[para1 11]

See my post Attention about 8 posts down, 10mm fibreglass poles, alot cheaper, lighter, flexi and last a lifetime, stainless steel, shiny, heavy and can distort.

Dillan

 

i was looking at some stainless tube today was 12mm with a wall diameter of 1.64mm very strong and light as hell i was very surprised. the shiny finish was a concern i must admit. how many could that guy you bought your poles from supply? are the solid or tube?

ATB REDEYE

I think by the time you weld on say 2" of 8mm steel points 21 times what will the improvement be? P1

[albert64 1,882]

cut yourself some hazel and dry it out its strong and light and best of all free

[redeye jedi 39]

i use 15mm solid fibreglass poles for all my longnets, on a 100 yarder a few guys i go out with have said it gets quite heavy so i am now looking at buying stainless steel tube then welding a solid stainless spike into the bottom. whats everyones thoughts?? my poles are almost £4 each now, i know the stainless will be alot cheaper.

How can stainless steel be cheaper if you have already got the fiberglass ones?

What set up is your 100yds (quickest) How long are your fiber poles and how many.P1

 

My baskets are made from 8mm mild steel, nets are typically 100 yards 4z with 21 poles. each pole is 35 inches. stainless tube is quite cheap you'd be surprised. the problem i can see with them is if used at night then they would make too much noise when setting out.

 

I can see that you will have a few problems with your set up mate I'm sure you will let me know if I'm wrong.

15mm post a bit thick (11/12mm would be better)very hard to push into all ground but easily overcome by sharpening to a long narrow point.

Each post is 15" to long and as your mate says multiplyed by 21 will be heavy.

All my nets are 14" high when set and I haven't seen a bunny go over one yet so 2ft max.

Stainless as you say will make a noise at night, wont give and will kink.God forbid falling on one. Hope this helps P1.

 

Hi mate, i made the poles that long because of the ground we were working at the time, north york moors ground was very soft. i used 15mm cause i got a shed load at a good price. i sharpen them with my bench grinder to a good point so they go in the ground quite well for the thickness. i did look at the poles dillan had found £1.50 each sounds a fair price, still more expensive than the stainless but i think its not the way forward now. thanks for all the advice guys.