tenkara nets

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:)from martfish.
hello i am new to this forum and i have just started net building a few mounths ago i have had a few problems spliceing the net arms together and i had the idea of making the net hope and handle separate.after a failed attempt at spliceing i cut the two branches off at the handle and drilled two holes one on either side of handle.on finding a suitable hollie branch it was shaped and pushed in to either side of the handle and then glued.
does any body know anywhere i can get net mesh from.
see you soon martfish

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For mesh you could try using some net curtain, seems like it would do the job. Simon made some lovely nets uk-tenkara.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=nets&action=display&thread=148&page=1

I think he may have used replacement nets designed for regular trout nets ?

I recently modified my own trout net to use a flat netting which makes releasing trout far less of a fuss. I did this after watching Tenkaraman on youtube and seeing how effective his C&R method was.





I'd like to make my own net, maybe this season

My modified net in action:

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I have used the net bag from an aquarist's net before (if it is kind enough for koi carp - it is kind enough for trout )

I got mine from Sheffield aquatics on Langsett Road (google will get you the phone number).

The thread I used to knot the mesh onto the frame with is called "micro macrame" thread and you can buy it online from craft suppliers. Tenkara USA site has a video showing you how to make the traditional knots if you need that info too.

My net and knots: