Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 (edited) 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
devon flighter 421 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 and ? im about to have a go myself soon ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FairLead 19 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Think Andy Kelly off yer, makes & sells them, better off asking him !!!!!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mackem 27,694 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Its as easy as 1...2...3,good luck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeppi26 1,855 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
FairLead 19 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Haha Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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 !) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pepper 45 55 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 my mate makes his own. we use them all the time. I tried once, not for me though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 Third attempt went well........to a point ! Another fail. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patterd Ales 59 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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 ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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 !) 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Blackbriar 8,569 Posted April 6, 2016 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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........... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patterd Ales 59 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tiercel 6,986 Posted April 6, 2016 Report Share Posted April 6, 2016 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 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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