Qwick Set Longnet,s But Which One.

[buster gonads 862]

After being out with the lad who bred my running dog with the nets Iam looking to buy a 100yrd qwick set as i liked what i saw, who in your oppion makes the best off the self qwick set, seen a few on ebay but tbh i cant tell a good un from a bad un, atb, buster.

[Country Joe 1,411]

Nelson always has positive comments on his nets, I don't know what ground you have, you did mention being out with the dog and net, so i take it, was daylight, but I could be wrong.

Would a 100 yarder be best, or you have different options.

50, 25, 10, and 5 yarders.

I use a mixture of these when ferreting, sometimes just use three or four 5 yarders.

[Tiercel 6,986]

I can only echo what CJ has just stated. Nelson I have never heard a bad word agaist him. The only fault I could possibly see is that he only sells 6z nets, but there again that is what most people want, but they would not suit me.

 

Also as C Joe stated I would not go for a 100 yard net but break them down into smaller nets, think about your ground, if its large fields I would go for smaller nets as rabbits run the hedges not across big open fields.

 

TC

[thenetter 37]

I can only echo what CJ has just stated. Nelson I have never heard a bad word agaist him. The only fault I could possibly see is that he only sells 6z nets, but there again that is what most people want, but they would not suit me.

 

Also as C Joe stated I would not go for a 100 yard net but break them down into smaller nets, think about your ground, if its large fields I would go for smaller nets as rabbits run the hedges not across big open fields.

 

TC

sorry to cut across this post, but I'd like to know why the 6z nets dont suit you.

[buster gonads 862]

Thanks for the replys lads, i already have 3 smaller stop nets and was thinking along the lines of 2 x 50yrd nets, the only daytime work i could use them for is blocking some sets off while my mate is harvesting [ missed alot last year] but i know of a few places they would come in handy on a dark windy night , its mainly flatish arable land around me. I,v looked at Nelson,s nets and i think they are the ones we were useing but the lad also had a couple of 50yrd hemp nets and said they bagged in the breeze alot better than the 6z nylon one but were higher maintenence, drying etc, i lost my marking dog about 3 months ago and fancy trying my hand at somthing new, iam abit long in the tooth for it but i,d like to give it a go, any advice welcome, thanks again, buster.

[jimster68 123]

i have 2x50yd quickset longnets , 1 is a MASTER HUNTER LONG NET , the other is a cheaper net .

the master hunter net and bag are about half the weight of the cheaper set up , the net (6oz) catches and holds rabbits very well ,both the bag and poles are top quality and the bag is none snag or rip its great to use and a top quality net .

the cheaper net (that i bought second hand cost around £100 new )the whole set up is far heavier than the master hunter set up ,the frame that holds the net is a little more climbsy to use and the bag catches on bushes/ brambles ect , the net still catches fairly well and i would NOT put any one off buying one .

if i was to buy another long net i would lay out the extra for a master hunter ,the guy was great to deal with and ive used the net for the last few seasons and its still in great condition.

the master hunter was about £150 delivered (i think)and came with a dvd)

atb......jim

[smithie 2,443]

I can only echo what CJ has just stated. Nelson I have never heard a bad word agaist him. The only fault I could possibly see is that he only sells 6z nets, but there again that is what most people want, but they would not suit me.

 

Also as C Joe stated I would not go for a 100 yard net but break them down into smaller nets, think about your ground, if its large fields I would go for smaller nets as rabbits run the hedges not across big open fields.

 

TC

 

 

got to agree

[Tiercel 6,986]

 

sorry to cut across this post, but I'd like to know why the 6z nets dont suit you.

 

The reason I do not like 6z is. Nylon stretches 4" in 210/12 4z stretches enough for a full grown rabbit to get it's head through the meshes. 210/18 6z has less than half the stretch of 4z. So 6z in a 4" mesh does not stretch enough to allow a full grown rabbit to get it's head though a mesh. Therefore you are relient on the rabbit tangling in the mesh to catch it. Because the twine in 6z is a third heavier than than 4z it is not as inclined to tangle as freely as the twine is stiffer.

 

That said, 6z in 4.25" mesh is a different kettle of fish, the extra 1/4 of an inch allows full grown rabbits to get their head through the meshes. Incidentally master hunter net are 4.25" mesh. However, the cost of these nets are nearly double of what a 4z is, even to Master Hunter, so you can understand why they are more expensive.

 

If I was limited to one gauge of twine it would have to be 4z every time. tangles better, allows the rabbits head to get through the meshes, and is a lot lighter to carry.

 

TC

Edited July 11, 2013 by tiercel

[Tiercel 6,986]

Thanks for the replys lads, i already have 3 smaller stop nets and was thinking along the lines of 2 x 50yrd nets, the only daytime work i could use them for is blocking some sets off while my mate is harvesting [ missed alot last year] but i know of a few places they would come in handy on a dark windy night , its mainly flatish arable land around me. I,v looked at Nelson,s nets and i think they are the ones we were useing but the lad also had a couple of 50yrd hemp nets and said they bagged in the breeze alot better than the 6z nylon one but were higher maintenence, drying etc, i lost my marking dog about 3 months ago and fancy trying my hand at somthing new, iam abit long in the tooth for it but i,d like to give it a go, any advice welcome, thanks again, buster.

Buster,

 

Your never too old to learn, I was in my 30's when I first started long netting, and to be honest it was the best move I ever made. Some people get what long netting is about, some don't. It is not about the numbers of rabbits caught, it's about the whole experience, from keeping an eye on the weather, to finding drops that will suit different wind directions, access to the drops so that you do not get winded, if you enjoy a challenge and don't mind failing and learning from failing, then long netting at night could be for you.

 

However, if you just see it as a way of catching lots of rabbits, then best prepare your self to be disappointed a lot of the time.

 

TC

Edited July 11, 2013 by tiercel

[johnrthrfrd 223]

Got all my nets off nelson his nets are first class and a spot on guy.

[torchey 1,325]

You won,t go wrong with master hunter mate, give him a ring 01980 610366

[buster gonads 862]

 

Thanks for the replys lads, i already have 3 smaller stop nets and was thinking along the lines of 2 x 50yrd nets, the only daytime work i could use them for is blocking some sets off while my mate is harvesting [ missed alot last year] but i know of a few places they would come in handy on a dark windy night , its mainly flatish arable land around me. I,v looked at Nelson,s nets and i think they are the ones we were useing but the lad also had a couple of 50yrd hemp nets and said they bagged in the breeze alot better than the 6z nylon one but were higher maintenence, drying etc, i lost my marking dog about 3 months ago and fancy trying my hand at somthing new, iam abit long in the tooth for it but i,d like to give it a go, any advice welcome, thanks again, buster.

Buster,

 

Your never too old to learn, I was in my 30's when I first started long netting, and to be honest it was the best move I ever made. Some people get what long netting is about, some don't. It is not about the numbers of rabbits caught, it's about the whole experience, from keeping an eye on the weather, to finding drops that will suit different wind directions, access to the drops so that you do not get winded, if you enjoy a challenge and don't mind failing and learning from failing, then long netting at night could be for you.

 

However, if you just see it as a way of catching lots of rabbits, then best prepare your self to be disappointed a lot of the time.

 

TC

 

TC, its not about numbers for me [ i come home most of the time empty handed ] its more about being out and pitting my whits against somthing edible, i,d also like to take the dog along this learning curve with me, whether it works out with the dog or not i dont know [ 3/4 whippet 1/4 beddy] but i,d like to try. Regarding keeping an eye on the weather, wind direction etc, being an old Hare catching man i,v serverd my apprenitceship well but it still amazes me how many times i see people try to put up game with the wind off thier backs, or stood on the horizon, shouting at the dog etc i think you get my drift, looks like 2 X 50 yard nets off nelson gets most peoples vote, i,d like to thank everyone thats taken thier time to reply and any do,s and donts will be most welcome, regards, buster.

Edited July 12, 2013 by buster gonads

[buster gonads 862]

By the way, its nice to find a section on THL were people arent trying to be-little each other all the time or start a slagging match , regards, buster.

Edited July 12, 2013 by buster gonads

[Tiercel 6,986]

TC, its not about numbers for me [ i come home most of the time empty handed ] its more about being out and pitting my whits against somthing edible, i,d also like to take the dog along this learning curve with me, whether it works out with the dog or not i dont know [ 3/4 whippet 1/4 beddy] but i,d like to try. Regarding keeping an eye on the weather, wind direction etc, being an old Hare catching man i,v serverd my apprenitceship well but it still amazes me how many times i see people try to put up game with the wind off thier backs, or stood on the horizon, shouting at the dog etc i think you get my drift, looks like 2 X 50 yard nets off nelson gets most peoples vote, i,d like to thank everyone thats taken thier time to reply and any do,s and donts will be most welcome, regards, buster.

 

 

Buster,

 

I think you have the right mentality to make a good netter. Do your self a favour and get Long Netting From Peg To Peg by Martin King. It does not go into the fieldcraft side of netting, but covers everything you need to know about setting nets, the make up of nets and how nets work.

 

Buy this and read it before you buy the nets. It may well make a difference as to the type of net you will want. Most of the people who are experienced netters use the traditional style of netting as it is aguably more versatile. Also have a look back through this forum as there are some cracking articles and advice available.

 

Good luck with the dog.

 

TC

[buster gonads 862]

Cheers TC, thanks for the advice, i,ll put a wanted post out for the book, regards, buster.