Net Making..........first Attempt.

[Blackbriar 8,569]

Got all the necessary kit, found some good instructionals on YouTube and........

 

 

 

.......I've just found the answer to the question "How hard can it be ?"

Edited April 6, 2016 by Blackbriar

[devon flighter 421]

and ? im about to have a go myself soon !

[FairLead 19]

Think Andy Kelly off yer, makes & sells them, better off asking him !!!!!!!!!

[mackem 28,084]

Its as easy as 1...2...3,good luck.

[jeppi26 1,855]

Think Andy Kelly off yer, makes & sells them, better off asking him !!!!!!!!!

I new that one was coming I seen it in my binoculars hahaha

[FairLead 19]

Haha

[Blackbriar 8,569]

I've got some that I bought, but I fancied having a go.

 

After 10 minutes of making, followed by 40 minutes of un-making and starting again, I'm beginning to question my decision.

 

(In truth, I think I'm just finding it awkward because I'm left handed, so to follow the videos, I'm having to do things "the wrong way round"..............either that or I'm just a cack-handed simpleton !)

[pepper 45 55]

my mate makes his own. we use them all the time. I tried once, not for me though.

[Blackbriar 8,569]

Third attempt went well........to a point !

Another fail.

[Patterd Ales 59]

Keep it up mate. I was taught by a lovely Welsh keeper when I was a lad. I still have the playing card gauge he gave me.

I make some every few years but have always forgotten the process in between.

Hemp twine only for me!

Any pictures fella?

[Blackbriar 8,569]

Keep it up mate. I was taught by a lovely Welsh keeper when I was a lad. I still have the playing card gauge he gave me.

I make some every few years but have always forgotten the process in between.

Hemp twine only for me!

Any pictures fella?

Only if you're interested in pictures of a pile of string, mate !

[Blackbriar 8,569]

I not saying it's too difficult to master, but the way I see it is how long will it take to get as good as some the guys on here, and for what they charge, atleast you know there knots won't slip lollol whearas we can spend an age on a net and then a couple a uses in they fall apart, not too hot if in front of a land owner lol

At least I'll be able to say that I tried.......(if at first you don't succeed,try again......then give up - no point being stupid about it !)

[Blackbriar 8,569]

Keep it up mate. I was taught by a lovely Welsh keeper when I was a lad. I still have the playing card gauge he gave me.

I make some every few years but have always forgotten the process in between.

Hemp twine only for me!

Any pictures fella?

Is hemp better than spun poly ?

I keep getting foiled by the poly twisting on itself...........

[Patterd Ales 59]

I reckon hemp must be far superior. I have never worked spun poly but it is hateful stuff. Hemp is lovely to work with. Just rough on your paws.

[Tiercel 6,986]

 

Keep it up mate. I was taught by a lovely Welsh keeper when I was a lad. I still have the playing card gauge he gave me.

I make some every few years but have always forgotten the process in between.

Hemp twine only for me!

Any pictures fella?

Is hemp better than spun poly ?

I keep getting foiled by the poly twisting on itself...........

 

Without any other information I would guess you are using a traditional needle and standing the ball of twine on it's end to load the needle?

 

TC