Walker style net

[Hovis]

Hi Guys can I ask for a bit of advice please? I am going to try and make a walker style net with approx 30” arms but as I have never seen on in the flesh I am struggling to picture the spreader block set up . Would one of you kind gents be good enough to post a description of one or maybe a picture? Also does anybody know where I can obtain a set of split cane arms as the bay of E is getting very expensive for old damaged rods! I am even struggling to pick up an old rod to make the handle with!

Many thanks in advance.

[MGs]

Try page 4 of this thread
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=632&start=30

You could also try this.
viewtopic.php?f=91&t=5799
Not having access to the machinery required, I improvised

I started off with the rod handle (see the top thread) I gave this up as it didn't have the strength when extended to the 5' I wanted. I ended up with a piece of whole cane.
The arms of my net are planed from hardwood dowel rather than cane. I'm not sure what dimensions you would require to get a good taper on your net arms with them still having strength. My guess would be the base of two middle sections of a 12' rod.

[Hovis]

Thanks MG just what I was looking for! On the hunt for the bits now!

[OldFellah]

Might be worth contacting David Austin who makes some wonderful split cane landing nets and I am sure would be able to make you some arms at a reasonable cost.

[Hovis]

Thanks OldFellah but I am really wanting to have a fettle and have a go at making one.