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Post by Deleted on Nov 13, 2015 21:29:57 GMT -5
Love the zip tie idea.
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Post by drag4striper on Nov 13, 2015 21:43:21 GMT -5
Happy Camper, if I had a jar of peach brandy on a snowy day the net would never get fixed.  |
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Post by mwardncsu on Nov 13, 2015 21:59:59 GMT -5
And if the net is beyond all hope, I know folks that will welcome the lead-line to get the leads off to use in making jigs.....
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Post by drag4striper on Nov 13, 2015 22:08:48 GMT -5
The net circle of life.......
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Post by Happy Camper on Nov 13, 2015 22:28:40 GMT -5
Happy Camper, if I had a jar of peach brandy on a snowy day the net would never get fixed. Moderation is the key,only used for snowy days and medical emergencys only!! |
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Post by formula180 on Nov 14, 2015 9:18:34 GMT -5
Unless the net is really damaged, I would save it for a winter time project. You can go to Jann's Netcraft and get the materials to repair nets. They also have a book on making and mending nets. Jann's NetcraftGo easy on the peach brandy since it will eat up your liver. One of my college friends loved Boones Farm brandies and it caught up with him at an early age.  |
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Post by johnr on Nov 14, 2015 11:14:10 GMT -5
I've detached about half of a 10' cracker from the lead line before. Included in that was a ton of busted braille lines. I ended up shortening the net to around 9', which meant removing a chunk of lead line and trimming the net. I reattached the net to lead line with zip ties and retied the braille lines as usual. I patched the other holes by stitching with 20 lb braid. It took a while and many New Castles, but it still caught bait when it was done. Not pretty, but prettier than $180 for a new net.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 14, 2015 12:59:14 GMT -5
I like 20 lb mono for stitching because it stretches and is stiff. I see that many use braid but my experience with it on nets was not good. It seems harder to work with in terms of threading it through and tying knots that last.
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Post by drag4striper on Nov 18, 2015 15:35:06 GMT -5
I just had a chance to spread my damaged net out for a look. Here is what I found.
5- braille lines appear to have pulled loose from the lead line.(curly on the ends like the knots pulled loose)
10- feet of the lead line is not attached to the net. ( appears most of the net pulled loose at the lead line)
1- 1/2 inch square chunk of net has torn from the edge of the net and is attached to the lead line.
No other torn holes. Maybe I can tie the braille lines back and zip tie the net edge back to the lead line. The net was only three months old and died an early death !
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Post by Gator on Nov 18, 2015 20:01:57 GMT -5
It's repairable. Start with the lead line then the braile lines and then patch your panels. It's a project.
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Post by archenemy on Nov 18, 2015 20:14:26 GMT -5
Yep bring that stinky SOB into the living room next to the fireplace on a cold winter night and knit one pearl two. Patience and all the while wondering if you should just fork out the cash for a new net.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 18, 2015 20:24:07 GMT -5
I just had a chance to spread my damaged net out for a look. Here is what I found.
5- braille lines appear to have pulled loose from the lead line.(curly on the ends like the knots pulled loose)
10- feet of the lead line is not attached to the net. ( appears most of the net pulled loose at the lead line)
1- 1/2 inch square chunk of net has torn from the edge of the net and is attached to the lead line.
No other torn holes. Maybe I can tie the braille lines back and zip tie the net edge back to the lead line. The net was only three months old and died an early death !
This one is easy. Do what Gator says. I wouldn't use zip ties. I think zip ties are great for the field. But at the shop do it right! Mono and square knots is all you need! On the braille lines tie a Uni Knot but only loop it through 2 times. The beauty of this knot is you can tie it in such a manner that, for example, 2 inches of tag are present but you can cinch it so that no tag is left. Obviously, leave around the same length of tag as your braille lines that are already tied. Play around with the knot with old line to practice. Additionally, make sure you get all your braille lines in order before tying any knots. In my opinion, a man with a cast net needs to spend a few days in his shop sewing and fixing her up. It is just part of the PROCESS. |
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Post by drag4striper on Nov 18, 2015 20:33:02 GMT -5
Thanks for all the input men. With all your advice maybe I can get this net stinky once again.
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Post by Happy Camper on Nov 18, 2015 20:40:59 GMT -5
DRAG FOR,doesn't sound to bad,take your time and you will be glad you did all part of baitfishing.Next time won't seem so bad,if it tore right along the leadline hand tie if it a nearly new net and it should throw ok.good luck
Another tip maybe,i have nails driven kinda in a half pie shape on one wall of my shop to hang it up,so when I go crosseyed from tieing knots,you can walk away for a moment or so and not loose my place.
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Post by drag4striper on Nov 18, 2015 20:50:59 GMT -5
More good advice on the nails driven in a half moon to hang it by. Thanks Happy camper and to all you guys for the input.
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