Made a new net this afternoon

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:15 pm

Top craftsmanship sir!

Chris Bettis · Post by **Chris Bettis** » Tue Dec 29, 2015 11:53 pm

That net looks great and all done in an afternoon! I hope it gets a lot of use.

MGs · Post by **MGs** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:03 am

Nice Sprite, not great for fishing tackle though

OrangeJonny · Post by **OrangeJonny** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 9:46 am

Thanks. I built it when I was 15 with my father.

In the summer, if travelling light, I'll usually take the frogeye. Bag and net on the passenger seat, rods poking out of the roof, lovely!

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 11:08 am

Traditional fisherman drives off in a traditional sports car! Congratulations on your wedding and congratulations on a damn fine looking reel!!!

Robbi · Post by **Robbi** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 12:00 pm

Reel ?

Kevin · Post by **Kevin** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 4:26 pm

Nice job jonny where did you get the spreader block from if you don't mind me asking,i want to make one myself.

Santiago · Post by **Santiago** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 5:21 pm

Great job and innovative use of a drain pipe.

OrangeJonny · Post by **OrangeJonny** » Wed Dec 30, 2015 5:44 pm

The drainpipe with a couple of rags stuffed in the ends worked great with the steam cleaner. However a word of warning if you fancy having a go at it - the drain pipe gets very hot and becomes very soft. Just make sure it's supported along its full length and it's fine.

The spreader block was from a well known 'auction site' a few weeks ago, although it's the first one I've seen in ages. It was only about £30 though.

Now I have one I'm going to take it up to the local fabricators and get a price to make several more. It seems pretty straight forward. I'll post the results in the new year.

Ajsrider · Post by **Ajsrider** » Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:58 pm

Very well done, a brilliant net.
Mine were made by a similar method steamer and drainpipe which like yours distorted.
I then went to a Soil pipe and supported it vertically still warped though.
I really envy craftsman that can build something like your net in an afternoon.
I have just restarted Mk3 and after 4 hours i just have the wooden laminated frame.
I hope yours gets christened quickly.
What were your sizes? width and length.
Very well done Sir

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