Thank you for this video series. The flying Dutchman had eluded me to the point of discarding the idea of making a net until I stumbled upon your very instructional and precise videos. I have successfully completed the mesh on a 4 foot cast net and looking forward to the next step. With your help a technique that was once deemed beyond my capabilities is now a fluid motion that seems second nature. Again thank you for taking the time to teach.
I am glad you were able to achieve your goal and I am very glad I was able to help you achieve that. And yes, as you have found it’s like a bicycle, once you learn it you will always know how to do it. It’s a skill that is not exclusive to making cast nets. You can make any kind of net you desire to make. It just takes time. Thanks for your feedback.
@@andrewulrich8053 I love it and have been considering making another large one. Good luck in your endeavor and I'm sure you'll find it enjoyable and actually kind of peaceful once you get into it😁
I use paracord for my led line. I set things up where I'm going to connect to the Paracord to itself so that they're nots in paracord extend over the top of the led and then clamp either side of the led line down tight. Cinemark where I'm going to trim the parachute cord to trimming the cord long with the first cut and then binding the guts by melting them together after pulling back the weve. Then I pull back the guts & iron the weve over a chopstick (to the finished length). After ensuring that I have the rest of the red line ran out to it's complete length. I will release the clamps and start paring up the cords in the core ( staggering the nots & trimming the ends ). Slipping once sleve over the top of the other allows me to close up the led line & it's just a matter of finishing attaching the net. I find that helps by taking the extra chub out of binding and it makes a difference in the ease of access for repairs.
Is the diameter of the lead line important in the function of the throw net? Could I poor a bunch of egg sinkers and run 200 pound braid (.075 mm) and not have to drill out all the weights?
I would suggest that you drill them to 3/16” and use a 3/16 solid braid nylon cord for your top performance. If that is all you can get your hands on, I am sure it will work but I am not sure if it will be very strong if you get your net hung on something. Give me a shout on FB if you get a chance. I’d love to hear from you.
One the join. What about using a hot knife and using it to not only cut the ends to size but also joining them together at the melted points? If you know what I mean.
Hi. Your videos convinced me to give another try at making net.. i have a few questions, hope u can help me out. 1. Can i use the same method with monofilament or PE braided fishing line? 2. Can i use the chained lead line (normally used in spanish bag cast net type)? 3. How to add some more lead balls on the line after the lead line is tied? Thanks and wish u all the best.
1. This technique will not work with mono. 2. Chain will work fine, you need to insure you keep it balanced. 3. It is normal just to remove the lead line and rehang it with the lead your wanting to add. There is a way to add more lead but I would personally not use it on my nets. You can cut the lead to the hole, open the lead and slip it over the lead line and crimp them to the line. Hope this helps.
How do I calculate X amount of pound should be in what spacing on the lead line. The ends I’d hides the butts in the lead and crimp it to hide and give it a clean looks
Hey buddy how are you doing hope you're social distancing, and staying healthy. I have started another cast net with a 1/4" dowel using your Flying Dutchman technique, and its going great began April 1st it's now at 2 feet not weaving every day though, but i have a question when you get to the end of the net since you're working in a continuous spiral to the end how do you transition on the last row that the end looks even.
Your ending is ok, it will just have a half mesh that you can skip as you attach your lead line. You as the builder may notice it but when your using it, that will never be noticed.
It depends on the weight of your sinkers. I use a sinker that weights.60 of an ounce. If it has more weight you want to space them out further apart. One once may require 7-9 mesh apart. Your twine diameter will also dictate your spacing. If your using say a #6 twine, you would need a closer spacing. It’s not drastically closer, only small adjustments. When you make a net that is too light or too heavy, it is obvious if you use nets often. Hope this helps.
hello sir im a pilipino i want to ask if what is the size of your lead line and what kind of line you used is it 1/4 inch double braid nylon line?.so i can buy in the philipines.thanks for this usefull tutorial..godbless
My lead line cord size is 3/16” nylon double braid. The lead weights also have a 3/16” hole but a 1/4” hole will work well with the 3/16” cord. Thanks for watching.
