A Richard Walker net

[Watermole+]

There are some of the old photographs of Richard Walker nets showing one having inwardly curved arms and here is my first attempt at making one.
I actually made this a couple of years ago but because it was no longer wanted, never got around to completing it until very recently.

This particular net has 35" laminated split bamboo arms set at 60 degrees, which are made much lighter than normal because of the increased support offered by the spigot hinge block. The aluminium block has also been made thinner and lighter and the 'spreader' block made from a piece of ancient hardwood, recovered from the wreck of the 'Metta Catharina'. I have just enough of this wood to make one more block, which will be used to make an even finer RSW net with 30" arms, as the original 1949 specification.

The handle is 5' 6" long Tonkin cane with a flared, hickory end (Sorry about the mud on it!) and the net knotless.










Regards,

wm+

[Wallys-Cast]

That is lovely Leszeck.
I have always said the Walker nets were built too heavily. Yours looks much better proportioned and the curved limbs give it a finer quality look.

Wal.

[PershoreHarrier]

To your usual very high standards Leszek - I trust you will introduce the net to a 20lb Common or Mirror Carp - I think RW would like that.

[Bob Brookes]

Another wonderful creation Leszek, you never cease to amaze.

[TemeLAD]

The devil is in the detail and that Sir is devilishly good

[MGs]

I love the engine turning, a nice addition

[Barbellina]

Hi Leszek,
the net is absolutely gorgeous. Where did you manage to source the net mesh from? It looks exactly what I am after as a replacement for my Paul Cook “Walker” net

[Tengisgol]

Absolutely stunning!

[MGs]

Hi Leszek,
the net is absolutely gorgeous. Where did you manage to source the net mesh from? It looks exactly what I am after as a replacement for my Paul Cook “Walker” net

I'm not sure if Leszek uses this but have a search for Snowbee knotless on tinterweb. I've used it on a couple of my nets. it comes in different sizes

[Windjammer]

Hats off for another fine creation.