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Fishing in British Columbia => General Discussion => Topic started by: Weatherby on September 18, 2011, 07:14:54 PM

Title: Local Net makers?
Post by: Weatherby on September 18, 2011, 07:14:54 PM

Hi all....are there any people on here  that make catch and release nets? Looking to start making a few and it would be nice to talk to someone that has experience with it.

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: roseph on September 19, 2011, 03:11:42 PM

I forget his name but you can try Moby Nets.  Nicest ones I've used by far and made right here in the LML.

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Stratocaster on September 19, 2011, 06:24:47 PM

Gibbs makes a few.  I bought the cheaper one at A&N for a little over 20 bucks and is big enough for med size springs.  My fishing buddy likes to take pictures you know.

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Weatherby on September 19, 2011, 07:18:53 PM

Not looking to purchase a net. I am looking to start building my own nets.Would be nice to talk to someone who has been building them for a while to learn a few things.

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Dogbreath on September 19, 2011, 09:11:22 PM

Quote from: Weatherby on September 19, 2011, 07:18:53 PM

Not looking to purchase a net. I am looking to start building my own nets.Would be nice to talk to someone who has been building them for a while to learn a few things.

Why would anyone want to teach the competition anything in a small market like BC?

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Rp3Flyfisher on September 19, 2011, 09:19:03 PM

Quote from: Weatherby on September 19, 2011, 07:18:53 PM

Not looking to purchase a net. I am looking to start building my own nets.Would be nice to talk to someone who has been building them for a while to learn a few things.

I can't see why any other Net maker would want to help the 'Compitition" but give it a shot.

Moby Nets
http://www.mobynets.com/ (http://www.mobynets.com/)

Don Chatwin (Owner)

Rick

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Weatherby on September 20, 2011, 07:25:35 AM

its called "carrying on a tradition".Pretty bad if someone wouldnt share some information with a person because they think they are going to lose a dollar. I am just wondering about how to string the netting.

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: firstlight on September 20, 2011, 08:55:04 AM

Why not stop in on the way and get the recipe at Kentucky Fried Chicken .
Is just a recipe afterall. ::)

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: skaha on September 20, 2011, 09:49:11 AM

--try your local flyfishing club.. there might be some members who have built nets and willing to help.

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Tex on September 20, 2011, 10:15:05 AM

Quote from: Weatherby on September 20, 2011, 07:25:35 AM

its called "carrying on a tradition".Pretty bad if someone wouldnt share some information with a person because they think they are going to lose a dollar. I am just wondering about how to string the netting.

Hahahaha... no, it's called "business".  You want to carry on a tradition?  Buy the local netmaker's business from him when he's ready to retire so that they continue to get made.  I'm sure you'll learn all the secrets then.  ;)

If you just want to make some nets for yourself, that's different, and I'm sure some who have "been there done that" would be willing to share some ideas/secrets.

Good luck.
:D
Tex

Title: Re: Local Net makers?
Post by: Weatherby on September 20, 2011, 02:53:45 PM

i'll just buy a book.