4z or 6z

[lurcherlad_2010 35]

What would you's all recommend for sheet netting for a lOng net

And also could o cut 200yrds into 2 x 100 yrds

[The one 8,467]

A 4 z will ball rabbits up but if you dont handle it right you will pick up a load of crap and only get to set it once .thats why 6z maybe prefered a bit more . your two yards of netting will only make a one hundred yard net allowing for bagging

[whippet 99 2,613]

the heavier the ounce the more sturdier the net is and the more easier to untangle

[lurcherlad_2010 35]

Right do it works out 100yrds with 100% bagging and for the poles how many yards between

[Sirius 1,391]

100yards of netting will make a 50yrd net with100% bagging/kill. I use 5yrds between the poles, some people use 6-7yrds, personally I would opt for 5yds as its stronger when rabbits are in one section of the net.

[lurcherlad_2010 35]

Cheers

[woz 260]

It depends what your going to use the net for really....if its for ferreting in and around hedges and woods go for 6z if your out at night using the net get 4z cuz you can set it further out and won't get the crap in it...you start carrying 3x50 yard nets wonds and a priest then have a successful night you will be glad of the 4z because of the weight difference...get yourself somewere big enough and practice..when you think you've cracked it..get a welding mask or rap a scarf round your head so it seriously limits your vision and learn practice more....when you can set the net in pitch darkness you are ready to go out and worrying bout tangles in a 4z won't even be a consideration...

[Country Joe 1,411]

4z is naturally that little bit lighter, and has been said, can pick up crap easier.

I used 4z for years at night, with no problem, you have to use a bit of field craft.

I would usually visit the set I was going to do, during the day, and make sure, it was reasonably clean,picking up any obstacles.

I would say 4z will bottle up the Rabbits better than the 6z,

but years ago my netting partner had a hundred yarder 6z, and we didn't find any problem.

Also if you use your 6z whilst ferreting, and a dog pushing the bolting Bunnies into the net, then Rabbits bouncing out the net should not be a problem.

I dont know a lot about nets, perhaps some of the Lads on here that make them, will give the pros and cons, of 4z and 6z.

Woz, I was taught the traditional method by a couple of old Poachers, and knew most of the Lads who worked the webs at night, all used the chinning method, and no one carried a priest.

[lawrence 657]

personally i like the 10z, its a lot easier to work with, don't use anything else these days, even in my purse nets.

 

don't know if this is any good to you but i've a couple of 12 yarders in 6z laying here doing nothing ,if they would be any use to you to your welcome to them , they just need poles attached.

[woz 260]

4z is naturally that little bit lighter, and has been said, can pick up crap easier.

I used 4z for years at night, with no problem, you have to use a bit of field craft.

I would usually visit the set I was going to do, during the day, and make sure, it was reasonably clean,picking up any obstacles.

I would say 4z will bottle up the Rabbits better than the 6z,

but years ago my netting partner had a hundred yarder 6z, and we didn't find any problem.

Also if you use your 6z whilst ferreting, and a dog pushing the bolting Bunnies into the net, then Rabbits bouncing out the net should not be a problem.

I dont know a lot about nets, perhaps some of the Lads on here that make them, will give the pros and cons, of 4z and 6z.

Woz, I was taught the traditional method by a couple of old Poachers, and knew most of the Lads who worked the webs at night, all used the chinning method, and no one carried a priest.

 

A priest isn't just for rabbits. ..

[Sirius 1,391]

4z will ball a rabbit up like nothing else, and a 6Z will be nearly as good as this but will pick up less brash as others have mentioned, the most important thing from my experience is that is has at least 100% bagging, And don't set you nets too high if using the fixed pole method

I must say the best killing nets which don't pick up too much brash and still ball up rabbits are handmade spun nylon/poly.

Edited January 7, 2013 by Sirius

[kanigra 110]

6z 50 yrd & 6z stop nets to split the hedgerow buries.Thats what we use & it works a treat!

[bobcullen79 1,495]

4z will ball a rabbit up like nothing else, and a 6Z will be nearly as good as this but will pick up less brash as others have mentioned, the most important thing from my experience is that is has at least 100% bagging, And don't set you nets too high if using the fixed pole method

I must say the best killing nets which don't pick up too much brash and still ball up rabbits are handmade spun nylon/poly.

When you say spun/nylon are better for not picking crap up, do you mean square mesh or diamond? Does anyone know if square meshes pick up any less crap, regardless of what they`re made of?

[Sirius 1,391]

4z will ball a rabbit up like nothing else, and a 6Z will be nearly as good as this but will pick up less brash as others have mentioned, the most important thing from my experience is that is has at least 100% bagging, And don't set you nets too high if using the fixed pole method

I must say the best killing nets which don't pick up too much brash and still ball up rabbits are handmade spun nylon/poly.

When you say spun/nylon are better for not picking crap up, do you mean square mesh or diamond? Does anyone know if square meshes pick up any less crap, regardless of what they`re made of?

 

Mine are a diamond, never really used a square mesh so can't say.

[bobcullen79 1,495]

Be interesting to see. Im gonna have a crack at a squared mesh net next time.