I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. But the
net itself is dry rotted. I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.

On Apr 20, 9:27*pm, wrote:
I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. *But the
net itself is dry rotted. *I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. *But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? *Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. *I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.

What about the netting for a soccer goal?

On Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:28:22 -0700 (PDT), "hr(bob) "
wrote:

What about the netting for a soccer goal?

Fish nets are repaired all the time by fishermen. Cast nets, gill
nets, shrimp nets, etc... Ya learn to mend them or lose fish.

*Hand Held Net Gun. Suitable for animal rescue or law enforcement. No
license required.

"...homemade net gun - slow-mo"

Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W84SiDMoRXE

On Fri, 20 Apr 2012 21:27:49 -0500, wrote:

I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. But the
net itself is dry rotted. I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.


I used to buy from these guys in the 60s-
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/replace...FcJM4AodYDkqaA

I've still got he shuttle I bought from them to tie my own nets.

I don't think I sprung for the whole kit-
http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/net-making/
[$25 today] If I was you, I'd consider tying one with some
heavier twine. Ever wished your net was
stiffer/limper/longer/shorter. . . . ? That's how you do that.

Jim

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I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. But the
net itself is dry rotted. I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing?

Larger fishing tackle stores sell replacement nets, and so do
mail order houses e.g. Cabela's. Look for "landing net."

--
Don Phillipson
Carlsbad Springs
(Ottawa, Canada)

On 4/20/2012 10:27 PM, wrote:
I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. But the
net itself is dry rotted. I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.


Larger fabric stores would have mesh fabric, like the stuff used for
laundry bags. Since it isn't used for fish, a light-weight cotton
should work fine.

On Fri, 20 Apr 2012 20:28:22 -0700, hr(bob) wrote:

On Apr 20, 9:27Â*pm, wrote:
I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. Â*But the
net itself is dry rotted. Â*I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. Â*But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? Â*Otherwise I guess we have to
buy the whole net. Â*I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and
tie the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure
what else could be used.

What about the netting for a soccer goal?

Probably the holes are too big for what the OP needs; I went through that
process backwards a year or two ago (I wanted to make some goals in the
back yard for the kids and thought I might be able to get some fishing
net) - the fishing net stuff typically had holes that were quite a bit
smaller than soccer goal netting.

cheers

Jules

On Sat, 21 Apr 2012 09:11:08 -0400, Norminn
wrote:

On 4/20/2012 10:27 PM, wrote:
I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. But the
net itself is dry rotted. I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.


Larger fabric stores would have mesh fabric, like the stuff used for
laundry bags. Since it isn't used for fish, a light-weight cotton
should work fine.

Thanks for all the replies. This gives me options to check out.

On Friday, April 20, 2012 10:27:49 PM UTC-4, (unknown) wrote:
I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. But the
net itself is dry rotted. I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.

Probably, but when you find out how difficult it is to find a replacement net, and how much it will cost compared to a new net, you will decide to throw the old net away and purchase a new one.

Before you start wailing and moaning about our "throw away society" again, think about it... 99.99% of these nets will never be used enough to wear them out. They are bought on impulse by people who think it would be "cool" to take up fishing. They end up hung in the garage and forgotten about. Demand for replacement parts is almost nil. It would cost the company MORE to have a parts distribution network than they'd get back in parts sales.

That said, why don't you write the manufacturer a nice note and see if they'll send you a replacement net under warranty?

On Apr 23, 11:53*am, wrote:
On Friday, April 20, 2012 10:27:49 PM UTC-4, (unknown) wrote:
I have a good solid handle with the ring made from aluminum. *But the
net itself is dry rotted. *I dont fish, so I dont know what is sold.
The net is used for catching pet rabbits, who refuse to be caught by
hand. *But it wont catch anything anymore until it gets new netting.
Anyone know if they sell such a thing? *Otherwise I guess we have to buy
the whole net. *I'm also wondering about a basketball hoop net, and tie
the bottom shut, but the right thing is probably better. Not sure what
else could be used.

Probably, but when you find out how difficult it is to find a replacement net, and how much it will cost compared to a new net, you will decide to throw the old net away and purchase a new one.

Before you start wailing and moaning about our "throw away society" again, think about it... 99.99% of these nets will never be used enough to wear them out. They are bought on impulse by people who think it would be "cool" to take up fishing. They end up hung in the garage and forgotten about. Demand for replacement parts is almost nil. It would cost the company MORE to have a parts distribution network than they'd get back in parts sales.

That said, why don't you write the manufacturer a nice note and see if they'll send you a replacement net under warranty?

Just don"t tell them that you're catching rabbits with it! That
purpose might not be covered. ;-)