New Spun Poly Opinions Please

[AndyKelly 251]

before i go buying loads a supplier has been experimenting with different twists of spun poly for a little something different what do people think

 

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[mad4it 694]

i like the look of the red one do you know what they knit like?

[AndyKelly 251]

knitting up great just like the bright colours

[mad4it 694]

knitting up great just like the bright colours

makes them east to find

[Joseph123 9]

Just brought a few of a fella on ebay,keith aka pork pie getting out next week to see how they stand up against hemp nets

[The one 8,477]

Aye it's a pain having to shell out on the different twines nylon , spun , rayon , hemp etc and drawcord and rings and you can have a wait till you see a return on your cash ,

 

I aso like the bright colours yellow was the fastest seller but I only make red nets for myself then I don't get muddled up when I'm out ferreting with my mates and there nets

[Jamie m 668]

Got me self a bargain in the summer 52 brand new nets for 45 quid plus postage I think it was ?

20 of them are braided nylon not sure if I like the stuff , feels s bit thin ,

[The one 8,477]

Thing is most of the coloured nets are for the benefit of the ferreter so they don't leave any behind and look like a right twat , newer man made materials can be thinner and stronger than the old hemp etc and with a bit of care will last a life time . But its still the old buyers beware out there theres bargains to be had with nearly every second ferreter selling hand made nets but theres some crap out there as well

[max abell 196]

Having made and used most of the net materials over the years my personal preference is spun poly it handles nice doesn't rot. It's easy to knit with and best of all the bright colours make the nets so much easier to watch whilst over the holes and nets getting left behind seems to be a thing of the past

We still find the odd net left behind by someone poaching but they are normally the green or brown hemp or nylon ones.

I must admit I personal like the modern day materials

[Jax13 251]

A lot of people I've spoken to have sworn by hemp nets citing the etiquette of traditional nets for a traditional pursuit as the primary reason they use them. I always give a wry grin when I ask them what locator they use and the embarrassed look of hypocrisy they have on their face as they try to find a reason not to say 'deben mk3' is highly amusing!

 

I've not used hemp myself (yet) but from how the spun poly nets I've got have performed I cannot see any reason to go low tech and increase my workload cleaning up and sorting out after each outing.

[max abell 196]

A lot of people I've spoken to have sworn by hemp nets citing the etiquette of traditional nets for a traditional pursuit as the primary reason they use them. I always give a wry grin when I ask them what locator they use and the embarrassed look of hypocrisy they have on their face as they try to find a reason not to say 'deben mk3' is highly amusing!

I've not used hemp myself (yet) but from how the spun poly nets I've got have performed I cannot see any reason to go low tech and increase my workload cleaning up and sorting out after each outing.

Hemp is a great material and we did use it for years I have no argument with people that still use it in fact I have two 25yrd long nets made by mick mansbridge and they are brilliant nets BUT UNFORTUNATELY hemp needs more looking after drying etc. And when I get home after a cold day out with the ferts I honestly can't be asked to dry them all etc.

But I do like to use micks longnets weather permitting.

[The one 8,477]

The biggest number of my nets are hemp I've 300 but only use them for big days I've 150 spun nets I use nearly daily but when I get home the first thing wee do is split up and while my son checks the ferrets and puts them away and feeds them I get left to check the nets mend any broken strands and hang them up . My spun nets are like patch work quilts thanks to the old lurcher holding the rabbits in the nets lol but they still catch and hold rabbits , the thing with the hemp nets are you really need three times the amount of nets you use and hang them up let them dry for a couple of days before using them again which seems too much effort for folk these days but I don't think there any need to dip them in any thing to preserve them with a bit of time spent on them they will last for years

[Joseph123 9]

You say about preserving nets i got 50+ nets which have been well looked after due to.the sentimental value these nets were brought back in 1945 dried after each use and never dipped in anything just a shame i havent got more

[NELS0N 457]

I hate that mixed spun poly, makes my eyes go funny for a few seconds every time i look at it.

Braided nylon purse nets handle very nicely, needs a double knot with most of it but its worth it if your knitting your own nets.

[pie-eater 377]

Only been making my own nets for around 4 years so have never knitted hemp, have used them years ago though and I like the way they handle. I like both spun poly and braided nylon, Id say the braided nylon is slightly better amongst brambles and twigs because its a bit heavier, the spun poly is a lot nicer to knit with though.