cubby 3 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 hi folks i am new to the whole tying your own nets game and have started using hemp to do so. i was just wondering if you can dye the hemp with anything. if anyone has tryed this please let me know. thanks Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Use some kind of wood preservative mate. Quote Link to post
cubby 3 Posted October 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 thanks for that mate might give it a try. have you tried this Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 thanks for that mate might give it a try. have you tried this No read it in a book mate.Im sure there is a cpl of lads on here that dyes there nets aswell.I use hemp but i just make sure i hang them up after been used to dry out.Never had a problem. Quote Link to post
The one 8,512 Posted October 12, 2008 Report Share Posted October 12, 2008 Mick mansbridge does it on one of ed cook's tapes but he treats the spool of hemp before he makes the net so its treated inside the knott as well Quote Link to post
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