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Post by Simon on Dec 21, 2013 16:52:34 GMT
As with this hobby finding the right branch takes the time? These three were noticed during the past year while walking the dog in the local woodland. We have many Yew trees which is my preferred wood, but it's not ideal for finding many of the correct branch alignments that I'm after. These were cut a few days ago and then had the bark stripped using a gardening knife which I find ideal as the blade is curved. Limbs are then steam softened in some plastic water piping using a floor steamer. A metal food colander is then used to shape the limbs into a hoop shape which are then held with tie wraps. These now go into the front bedroom for a few months to dry out, so far I've had none crack maybe because of the fact that I'm using Yew with a tight grain? Not sure yet what net to use, does anyone have some ideas? my other have used old scoop nets that I had around the house. One of the reasons I'm in production again is that Sonia lost her Tamo a few weeks ago while fishing the Dee, very upset I'll have to order some Tamo lanyards before the start of the new season. I'm also wondering how to finish the end of the handles antlers tips of horn seems a good idea, not sure where to get it, any ideas? Simon.    |
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Post by flatsghost on Dec 22, 2013 13:12:13 GMT
Simon
I am no net maker and therefore make no useful comment other than that the shape of the frame looks lovely and the handle is of a decent length too (as recommended by Dr Ishigaki). I guess that Seth and Springerman may have some comments to make.
Shame about Sonia's Tamo - I lost a net on the Dee a couple of years back and somehow it floated off past three anglers below me and remained unseen!
Good luck with the project.With river conditions like these it is a good plan to do some indoor stuff.
Glyn
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Post by springerman on Dec 22, 2013 14:38:29 GMT
Hi Simon, Good frames I have to say. Yew is in short supply where I live and I have not had chance yet to visit the local Parks. That said I have been pruning likely branches where I take my dogs, in a hope that in years to come I will have suitable materiel available. I hope net making does not catch on in my area as someone else will cut them. I have antler from my stick making but if you know a Stalker he will be able to get you some to work with. You can also try "Stick making sites" on the web. Finishes a handle very nicely. So to does Buffalo horn. I bought a good net from our local pet shop. See my previous entry re my attempt at a net. I have been trying various types of wood, forming a hoop which I will fix to a handle when all is dry. One of the best I have tried recently is Oak. If you can find a longish branch, as straight as possible it bends quite easily. I then wrap it round a bucket. Like I have said before I am waiting for everything to dry/season. Until then I am not sure what will or will not work. I have plenty on the go. If I make most of what I have, I will have nets until I die!! I also got a couple of coiled lanyards from ebay that stretch to about a metre. I intend to use these for attachment to my belt, with paracord, if necessary. One thing I would like to ask you is, how long do you season such a frame? Good Luck. Ian. |
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Post by phil on Dec 23, 2013 9:33:18 GMT
Looking good Simon. Look forward to seeing the finished articles.
Cheers
Phil
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Post by Simon on Mar 2, 2014 17:17:54 GMT
A last the new seasons nets are ready for the opening day of the Brown trout season Tomorrow, in wales that's the 3rd of March! My net from the last few years has been given away to a real country man, not a Tenkara fisher but someone that will appreciate it. Finding nets to fit has been a real pain, if you make the frame 16inches diameter many course fishing nets will fit, in the end we used a trout landing net made by "Leeder" which cost £10 each, not a perfect fit but they will be OK. We found a great thread for attaching the net to the frame, it is a waxed linen thread bought at Hobby Craft, which I highly recommend. Not sure if we will be able to net a brown trout tomorrow as the rain has started falling again. Searching for the right branch for the frame has become an annual challenge which starts next weekend.    Have a good season. Simon. |
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Post by springerman on Mar 2, 2014 19:15:40 GMT
Great nets Simon. Neat wrappings. I hope you can christen them tomorrow. You are indeed fortunate to start the season that bit earlier. No doubt you will report. Good Luck. |
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Post by Paul G on Mar 3, 2014 8:51:29 GMT
Nice work, you must be super pleased with the results :-)
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Post by flatsghost on Mar 3, 2014 21:57:31 GMT
Well done Simon they look good and you must be vey pleased with them. I hope you manage to put something in them this week. Rivers still too high down here after another dose of rain .
Tight lines
Glyn
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