End pins

[will.f11 24]

I have bought a 35 yarder traditional longnet which isnt on end pins. I am just asking for different opinions on whether I need end pins and if I do how do I attach them on? help apprieciated. will

[para1 11]

I have bought a 35 yarder traditional longnet which isnt on end pins. I am just asking for different opinions on whether I need end pins and if I do how do I attach them on? help apprieciated. will

 

Your top line should be knotted on the end mesh as should the bottom.Line the top and bottom knot together and 1 yrd along from the knots tie both lines to a pin,stick it in the ground.Now stretch the net out to check that top and bottom line are the same length when happy they are,tie other pin 1yrd from end knots

If you want to make it into a quick set you won't need end pins (at least 8 posts).

[stubby 175]

you can either buy ready made end pins, which I did, but while waiting for them in the post, made my own using old cheap fishing rod rests and a bit of garden hose, the actually work very well

[will.f11 24]

yh my mate just uses hazel pins

like pegs but bigger

[will.f11 24]

so do you untie the knot attaching the mesh to the lines? if not then it isnt very long after before the lines end? shall i tie some more on to make 1 yard?