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Post by hoss on Nov 26, 2016 13:31:38 GMT -6
Greetings, I am in the process of building a net out of maple and hickory. I am working my way through the process and it's been a learning experience to say the least. Anyway, this net will be used primarily when I fish out of my canoe so it is a bit on the larger size. My next step (once it is all glued up), is to purchase the netting. I see online that Frabill has a replacement net bag that should work well. Any recommendations on the netting material would be greatly appreciated! Here is a photo of the work in progress.
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Post by flyfishermann1955 on Nov 26, 2016 17:29:08 GMT -6
Go with the soft rubber open mesh material that is "clear" or perhaps "off white". The experts say it's much better for the fish. Another advantage: your flies don't get stuck in your net. The only disadvantage I have noticed is I can no longer use my net to sample the stream for insects.
Thanks- Ken
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Post by mirvc17 on Nov 26, 2016 22:11:13 GMT -6
Like Ken says, I'd get a clear rubber net (Fish Pond has various Nomad replacement nets available). Not having your flies get stuck in the net is a huge advantage and I attest to them being better for the fishes protective slime coating. 90% of the time the fish flop and spit the hook in the net. I make sure it's not attached to the fish in any way then release them without ever touching them. It only takes a second to get the fly out of the net then I'm back fishing again.
I have an Anglers Image Quick-Seine net I attach to my Nomad when needed.
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Post by flyfishermann1955 on Nov 27, 2016 8:09:09 GMT -6
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Post by mirvc17 on Nov 27, 2016 8:34:12 GMT -6
Ken,
I had forgot about that post from Gink & Gasoline. Learned about that after I had got my seine net of course. That's probably the best, cheapest option. Next time I'm at Home Depot I'm going to pick some up.
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Post by mirvc17 on Nov 27, 2016 17:30:01 GMT -6
Ken,
I went to Lowes today to pick up a Christmas tree. I got a 2 pack of the 5 gallon paint strainers by Blue Hawk. They fit my Nomad perfectly.
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Post by flyfishermann1955 on Nov 27, 2016 20:10:20 GMT -6
Super.
I too had forgotten about reading this tip; however, it's on my to-do list and I need a Christmas tree too!
Thanks- Ken
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Post by golferjeff on Nov 28, 2016 10:08:55 GMT -6
Bah humbug! Unless we go trout fishing over the xmas holiday.
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Post by greenman on Nov 28, 2016 11:56:44 GMT -6
Would have loved too have had says bug siene this past Saturday. Saw lots of insects in the water below evening hole.
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