A Richard Walker net

Traditional landing nets large and small.
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MGs wrote: Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:45 pm
Barbellina wrote: Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:02 pm Hi Leszek, :rock:
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
Thank you for your nice comments everyone.. :Hat:

Barbellina-as MGs correctly says, I do indeed source my net mesh from Snowbee as they are only a few miles from where I live.
They are a nice company and always very helpful to deal with. You can see their catalogue here:- www.snowbee.co.uk
Ask for their own brand replacement nets which come in many different sizes.

With kind regards,

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I think I remember seeing this net unfinished, you have done a wonderful job completing it! :Hat:

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Probably the best Richard Walker net ever.
Nah, definately the best ever.
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Thanks MGs, I'll have a look
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That is superb. A real beauty.

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That does look very nice; the "shaped" arms add an interesting twist to the appearance. Very nice.

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Beautiful, you should be very proud of your self.
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Re: A Richard Walker net

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Barbellina wrote: Sat Dec 14, 2019 9:02 pm Hi Leszek, :rock:
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
Specialist rod builder Dave Lumb (DLST) supplies knotless large weave meshes which are ideal for Walker type nets. He does them in both 36 and 42 inch, I find the 42 inch version sits much better on my two 36 and 38 inch Walker replica landing nets.

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Also, that is a super looking landing net, very similar to the late Bill Keals homemade special.

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Thanks JPC, I’ll look him up
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