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cisco kid
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by cisco kid » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:00 pm
How do you mend a broken or torn net??..
Can anyone help me pls..
domvonn
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by domvonn » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:13 pm
ermmm for me..cos usually my tear is not too big, i will just use a fine fishing line to mend up the tear.
show some pics of ur net cast cr !
I am a predatory fish keeper/fisherman/photographer.
Peace
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by Peace » Thu Apr 19, 2007 8:59 pm
I don't know anything about mending nets, but I found a few links that may be of help to you.
Linky
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cisco kid
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by cisco kid » Tue Apr 24, 2007 1:27 pm
Peace..Thank you for the link..
domvonn...I normaly cast aloneleh...so u knowlah...
chanturtle
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by chanturtle » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:38 pm
if the cast net get stuck when u retriving it what u do to get it back or it will be gone forever?
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Peace
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by Peace » Wed Apr 25, 2007 12:57 am
chanturtle wrote: if the cast net get stuck when u retriving it what u do to get it back or it will be gone forever?
You can try manually removing the snag with your hands but only if the net is safe to reach. It's not good to leave the net stuck in the water as it will trap fishes and cause hazards to swimmers.