Braid for Cast net
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Printed Date: 10 Jun 2026 at 9:44pm
Topic: Braid for Cast net
Posted By: marx
Subject: Braid for Cast net
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2009 at 11:24am
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Hey Guys looking at making my own cast net right down to making the net mesh myself. The sink rate of the net is one of the most important requirements for a good cast net. To achieve this the line making up the mesh has to be as thin as possible while still being strong, and you need about 1.5lbs of lead weight for every foot of radius. So what better line to use than braid, the only problem being that its pretty expensive. I'm looking for braid that breaks at about 12-15lb and I need at least 300m of it. Possibly more. Does anyone know where I could get the best deal for this. Doesn't have to be top quality, just needs to break at the required breaking strain. ------------- Science for the mind and Art for the soul. |
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Posted By: Telecaster
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2009 at 11:27am
| You're keen mate - good luck with it. I would suggest fused braid as the unfused stuff might tangle more easily, it sort of sticks to itself which could cause problems in a cast net. |
Posted By: Zambezi
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2009 at 12:36pm
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Wouldn't darcon be better? pretty sure that's what my old one was made of
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Posted By: marx
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2009 at 12:47pm
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I've seen one dyneema cast net advertised over in the states. I think the 11 ft version cost about $300 US. Its just going to be a 25mm mesh so hopefully the tangles won't be so bad. What braids are fused? Berkely fireline? ------------- Science for the mind and Art for the soul. |
Posted By: marx
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2009 at 2:43pm
Okay make that $657 US for a 10ft net  ------------- Science for the mind and Art for the soul. |
marx wrote:Posted By: Fishful Thinking
Date Posted: 24 Sep 2009 at 9:13pm
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What about a thin low stretch line like Penn Jack Erskin? ------------- PhD: Pool Hall Diploma |