jasper65 6 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I'm 100% straight out of a comic book when it comes to Ferreting but I'm determined to get out and net a few bunnies for the freezer for some different Hawk Food plus the odd one for the Pot .... I have used Ferrets for a good few years for Bolting to Hawks or shotgun but never tried the netting side of things which will be a new venture. so far I have invested in 3 MK3M collars to go with my old one, a few more Ferrets includeing a nice Jill Millet gave me a few weeks back, and now finally invested in some nets... Looking at these nets which came off Ebay they look a tad flimsy or are they supposed to be like this? It looks like some sort of wool that was used to make them which feel pretty strong but just from my personal opinion don't seem quite what I expected . I know its hard to tell by looking at a picture but if someone can give me a rough opinion please it would be much apreciated . so far I have 10 of these and am in the market for some more soon.... cheers Jasper Quote Link to post
scothunter 12,609 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Never seen them before they do look like normal wool.Technically they will prob stop a rabbit,but by the looks of them the net would be fecked after one use.IMO.. Let us know how you get on,but i wouldnt buy anymore Quote Link to post
Tiercel 6,986 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) The net looks fine, double stranded. The pegs should be replaced you will find it almost impossible to get those into the ground. If you do not fancy replacing them at least shave a long taper on them that will help you get them into the ground. Edited to say, if you want first class nets get hold of netrigger or mole catcher, the stuff they sell is first class. Edited November 17, 2008 by tiercel Quote Link to post
will.f11 24 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 PM molecatcher the picture mate, he will know what its made of. if you want decent nets, get hemp. or go on thenetloft.net Quote Link to post
The one 8,511 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Im no impressed with them it does look like wool its no a nice big heavy ring and the peg look's like a bit of dowel Quote Link to post
Fat-Ferret 857 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 (edited) I have nets that are at least 15 years old, they make the new ones I bought from ebay look like carrier bags...My new ebay ones are 4oz and tangle too easy, I got new 6oz'ers and there a lot better, But my old nets are better than either of them, I noticed the other day the old ones have a thin piece of cord wrapped tight around the ring with the net tied over the top, the cord then runs off and is tied onto the net about one mesh down, I never saw this on any other purse net, But they never tangle, or go back through themselves & are a lot easier to sort out when getting a rabbit out, I will put up a pic, has anyone ever seen nets with this cord on them? Edited November 17, 2008 by Fat-Ferret Quote Link to post
Ian292 0 Posted November 17, 2008 Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 I bought some the same from E-bay a few weeks back. They are a bit light when it's windy but have caught a few rabbits. The jury is still out. Regards, Ian. Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted November 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 17, 2008 Im no impressed with them it does look like wool its no a nice big heavy ring and the peg look's like a bit of dowel I know nothing about nets but I totaly agree mate they're pretty flimsy!! You're also bang on its a bit of dowel for the pegs ..... I'm keeping my eyes open for some more but what do I go for Spun Nylon or Hemp? cheers Jasper Quote Link to post
victor 10 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 go out and do a few burrows that your nets will covere, if thay cut up and snap then dont buy any more,. but if thay are realy good, then its up to you Quote Link to post
Halfinch 51 Posted November 18, 2008 Report Share Posted November 18, 2008 They look like they will be a nightmare in brambles and suchlike, but let us know how you get on with them. Quote Link to post
jasper65 6 Posted November 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 They look like they will be a nightmare in brambles and suchlike, but let us know how you get on with them. Yes mate you're 100% right! been out a few times now and they pluck like wool on Bramble, Nettle stems and just about anything to be honest, not good ... Just to say thankyou to Richie for sorting me out some nets and pegs . they top class compared to the one's off Ebay. nice one mate I owe you one! we'll have to get out and have some sport sometime soon .. cheers Jasper Quote Link to post
The one 8,511 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 It's up to you mate hemps fine as long as you put the effort in to looking after them ,but at the end of the day when you itching to be finished and looking foreward to a nice hot bath spun net's will be fine lying soaking in the bag till another day Quote Link to post
Guest Mass_G3nocide Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 I prefer hemp nets they dont seem to tangle as much as the nylon ones i just bought a load of Fleabay and are waiting for them to turn up i hope they are good especially for the amount they cost...Good luck with your nets,Hope all works out well... Quote Link to post
Brimmer 220 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Must admit, when i do use nets, the nylon one's allow you to put yer feet up at the end of the day. I've had enough after putting the critters back in there cages and feeding them, never mind hanging nets up as well! But I don't rely on them as much as most folks! Quote Link to post
netrigger 568 Posted November 28, 2008 Report Share Posted November 28, 2008 Pure crap is that Twine, carpet fibre from Knox of Kilbirnie (Scotland)... .. Quote Link to post
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