Replacement landing net mesh
- OldAngler
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Replacement landing net mesh
Does anyone know where I can buy a FINE MESH replacement landing net mesh?
I need one for a triangular frame of 16 -17 inch arms. I guess this would equate to about 17 - 18 inch diameter circular frame.
I can easily buy one with about 1 inch mesh, which I already have, but find that when Grayling wriggle in the net the float and split shot gets very tangled in the mesh.
Many thanks, Old Angler
I need one for a triangular frame of 16 -17 inch arms. I guess this would equate to about 17 - 18 inch diameter circular frame.
I can easily buy one with about 1 inch mesh, which I already have, but find that when Grayling wriggle in the net the float and split shot gets very tangled in the mesh.
Many thanks, Old Angler
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
HMMM.. I have been asked for fine mesh nets to be fitted several times when making traditional ash frame landing nets to order. BIt of a nightmare really.
As far as I know the only way to get a fine mesh is to buy a full landing net head the same size or near enough to your own frame, with the mesh of your choice fitted , then change it for the mesh on your own frame , which, if you have a modern frame, seems a bit of a waste of time .
Best of luck, I shall be watching this thread ,as somebody may just come up with an alternative solution.
OMR
As far as I know the only way to get a fine mesh is to buy a full landing net head the same size or near enough to your own frame, with the mesh of your choice fitted , then change it for the mesh on your own frame , which, if you have a modern frame, seems a bit of a waste of time .
Best of luck, I shall be watching this thread ,as somebody may just come up with an alternative solution.
OMR
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
The rubber mesh ones seem to be better as bits don't seem to go through so easily - that's what I find, I might just be lucky?
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
This is what I did with a net I got from Wal... I paid £14.99 for a Guru head and swapped the mesh out as I thought the supplied mesh would be a tad harsh... had to wreck the Guru frame to get the mesh off, but it was worth it in the endOld Man River wrote: ↑Sat Nov 28, 2020 2:31 pm HMMM.. I have been asked for fine mesh nets to be fitted several times when making traditional ash frame landing nets to order. BIt of a nightmare really.
As far as I know the only way to get a fine mesh is to buy a full landing net head the same size or near enough to your own frame, with the mesh of your choice fitted , then change it for the mesh on your own frame , which, if you have a modern frame, seems a bit of a waste of time .
Best of luck, I shall be watching this thread ,as somebody may just come up with an alternative solution.
OMR
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
I have to admit that when replacing nets I tend to go for the rubberised Snowbee ones. They last ages and wash easily.
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
I resisted the rubberised ones for ever, thinking they were too "modern" - until I tried one. Now I have three or four, and I'd fit one to my 42" if I could find one.
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
I have a 42" one via NGT who I think sold out very quickly! I am still looking for a spare.
Found one but a complete net/handle/spreader block at 36"" and 42"" - not cheap!!
I have the Snowbee ones for smaller nets.
Found one but a complete net/handle/spreader block at 36"" and 42"" - not cheap!!
I have the Snowbee ones for smaller nets.
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
Gentlemen. Thank you for your advice. I shall order a rubber Snowbee net mesh.
Regards, Old Angler
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Re: Replacement landing net mesh
I was somewhat sceptical about rubber nets, but swayed by some of the posts on here, I decided to take the plunge.
I have a beautiful net frame and pole, made by Old Man River. Thank you again, David!
My net frame is his 'small' version.
Finding a supplier was a bit of an issue, as everyone appeared to be out of stock.
But eventually I came across Troutcatchers.co.uk, who also happened to have a 10% reduced price offer on. I could not enter my details quickly enough, and two days later, the net arrived. The total delivered price was £13.26.
At first I had thought that the net would be too big, being suitable for nets 'up to 60" circumference. In fact, when I ran a tape measure around the frame of my OMR net, it came to 58", and the Snowbee net is a perfect fit.
It is clearly more shallow than a traditional wide mesh net, but as I am not expecting to tussle with 60lb catfish, I am very happy with it. I find it easier to unhook fish while they are still in the net across my knees.
There is something a bit kinky about the feel of the rubber - my wife cannot bear to touch it - but it certainly looks just fine.
Thanks to those who put me on to it.
I have a beautiful net frame and pole, made by Old Man River. Thank you again, David!
My net frame is his 'small' version.
Finding a supplier was a bit of an issue, as everyone appeared to be out of stock.
But eventually I came across Troutcatchers.co.uk, who also happened to have a 10% reduced price offer on. I could not enter my details quickly enough, and two days later, the net arrived. The total delivered price was £13.26.
At first I had thought that the net would be too big, being suitable for nets 'up to 60" circumference. In fact, when I ran a tape measure around the frame of my OMR net, it came to 58", and the Snowbee net is a perfect fit.
It is clearly more shallow than a traditional wide mesh net, but as I am not expecting to tussle with 60lb catfish, I am very happy with it. I find it easier to unhook fish while they are still in the net across my knees.
There is something a bit kinky about the feel of the rubber - my wife cannot bear to touch it - but it certainly looks just fine.
Thanks to those who put me on to it.
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