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Post by nightfisherman on Dec 6, 2007 19:38:32 GMT -1
It is that time of year when one starts looking for suggestions for Xmas presents. Sooo... Has anybody have any words of wisdom on buying/using a wading staff
and any recommendations for a new landing net. I currently use a foldover McLean net which is ok but perhaps a bit short.
Any suggestions most welcome, ta Nf
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Post by waddington on Dec 6, 2007 20:55:24 GMT -1
I have been very happy with a 24 inch Salmon gye net made by Sharpe's. It is a sturdy pretty much fool proof design that has stood the test of time. A bit of a pain to carry around, but has plenty of room to accommodate a decent fish. To paraphrase a well known fishing writer from the past (Richard Walker I think?) , I have yet to see a decent fish lost due to a big net. Some of the little trout size collapsible landing net models I see on the banks each season make me cringe. I have come to the rescue of more than one angler, who on hooking a decent fish, realises his net is totally inadequate. No idea if the link below offers a decent price, but it does display the net. Best Wishes Phil www.tightlines.co.uk/ProductDetailInfoWithOptions.cfm?ID=Gye-&ShopRef=24&Prime=No&shopListRec=14828
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Dec 6, 2007 22:19:29 GMT -1
and any recommendations for a new landing net. I currently use a foldover McLean net which is ok but perhaps a bit short. I have used the Sharpes lightweight gye net for last 6 or so seasons, it has done me proud. They were dirt cheap, £30 or so, but I cannot find them online now - which is not that much help to you, sorry Nightfisherman. However, something that may; Fishtec have a 10% off promotional code running at the moment, with no minimum spend. May be something on there that takes your fancy? Promotional Discount Voucher Code: DecSale TT.
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Post by Teifi Terrorist on Dec 6, 2007 22:21:01 GMT -1
p.s on the wading stick front; I have seen many people with modified modern hiking/walking sticks which do the job admirably.
TT.
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Post by watermole on Dec 8, 2007 8:56:50 GMT -1
Nightfisherman, Waddingtons' point re. net size is-in my opinion-spot on! No net can be too large when night fishing! Also, I'm with TT all the way about Sharpe's Gye nets. I had one of those when they first became popular. You see them occasionally amongst second-hand tackle sales and they are probably still the best design net for the angler who likes to wade. The only fault I found, was that, sometimes whilst walking along the bankside, the handle was prone to sliding down and the net dropping off behind you!
Re wading staff; When I found that I was becoming a little less sure-footed at night and needed a staff, I thought, why not combine the two? My net/staff has a 4' 6" handle, made from an old greenheart sea-rod with a brass cap on the end and is an excellent confidence booster for night paddling! However, you could make the staff from almost anything; an old rod section, even a decent thickness bamboo,-anything that will do the job.
The net itself is a large, folding triangular type, simply for convenience, to which I have fitted a small wire hook, so that after wading out, I can clip it to a loop on my jacket, quite out of the way, but ready for instant use if needed. Such a net also has a huge advantage in reach; some modern nets are far too short in this department.
I also find the staff a great help when walking back up over the fields after fishing!
If you would like any help in the manufacture of suitable ferrules or fittings, please send a PM.
Best wishes,
Wm.
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Post by steelheadnut on Dec 8, 2007 10:13:19 GMT -1
I find that my Whitlock folder does the job. 24" diameter with extending handle. When not in use"more often than not" it sits high on my back and out of the way of all the brambles and other things that love to tangle you up in the blackness of night ;D ;D. When needed I just slip the loop off the bottom of the handle sitting on my left hip and presto, unfolded and ready, to miss that fantastic specimen gliding towards you. ;D ;D. What a bu--er. Tight lines AND safe netting. Cap
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Post by fox on Dec 8, 2007 10:16:18 GMT -1
hi have simms folding wading stick folds down when not in need of it.find it very good.
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Post by davepurslow66 on Dec 8, 2007 11:15:55 GMT -1
I like to make my own wading sticks from either a piece of hazel or silver birch, I get the ferrules and the other furniture from the stick dressing stalls at the country fairs. The trick is how to straighten the wood, I use an electric paint stripper gun to warm the wood, then pull it straight.
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Post by buzzerman on Dec 8, 2007 13:58:03 GMT -1
i have a Whitlock 24 inch extending net which is a joy to use ,light but strong my wading staff is a scierra collapsible which i paid £10 for in a sale because the clip was broken again Ive had no trouble with it billy p
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Post by silverinvicta on Dec 8, 2007 14:22:08 GMT -1
I like to make my own wading sticks from either a piece of hazel or silver birch, I get the ferrules and the other furniture from the stick dressing stalls at the country fairs. The trick is how to straighten the wood, I use an electric paint stripper gun to warm the wood, then pull it straight. Yes I too like to make my own, but prefer Ash. I never straighten it, have always managed to find a straight shoot, my present staff has a funny little twist to it, not much, every one who has borrowed it, comments on how comfortable it is in the hand... no comments please .. Si
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Post by steelheadnut on Dec 8, 2007 14:51:32 GMT -1
"I never straighten it" Well I get joy to do that
"have always managed to find a straight shoot" Don't know about this one, will have to consult Joy again
"my present staff has a funny little twist to it" Funny that, so has mine
"every one who has borrowed it, comments on how comfortable it is in the hand." That's what Joy says
You haven't been around my Joy, have you? ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by buzzerman on Dec 8, 2007 15:34:25 GMT -1
john is that what you mean when you say [ bap ] only to my freinds lol ;D ;D
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Post by JT on Dec 8, 2007 18:20:18 GMT -1
I use a Snowbee folding wading staff - quick to construct but a little awkward to be honest. The net - Sharpes Seaforth - does me proud...but then I tend not to have to put anything in to it of the size Steff does
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Post by silverinvicta on Dec 8, 2007 19:11:05 GMT -1
Really gentlemen.....I did ask for no comments, even said please.. I just knew, I should never have entered this post ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D porno******c minds you lot Si.......
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Post by buzzerman on Dec 8, 2007 20:05:35 GMT -1
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by steelheadnut on Dec 9, 2007 2:59:17 GMT -1
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D Cap
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Post by nightfisherman on Dec 9, 2007 11:41:30 GMT -1
Many thanks to all for the advice.
I had pretty much settled on the Sharpe's Gye Net but will try to take a look at the Snowbee version this week. I also read somewhere about the idea of putting a slip knot in the net to keep it tidy and avoid brambles etc but easy to pull out if landing something big.
The wading staff is a bit more problematic, I don't have the best of blance ( an ear op that went wrong). So when needs be for rough walking I use a lightweight telescopic walking stick so as TT suggested all I would need to do is find a way to weight the bottom - sheet lead rolled up inside I guess ?
The more elegant alternative is, as some of suggested, a wooden wading staff but lacking any real craft skills I guess I will look at ready mades.
Many thanks to all for the suggestions, suggestive or otherwise.
Thanks Nf
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Post by silverinvicta on Dec 9, 2007 14:23:52 GMT -1
The wooden staff option needs no skills whatsoever..... A Straight length of whatever timber you choose to use. Strip the bark off and let the timber dry, with Ash I sometimes stain the timber with a proprietary wood stain, Where the side shoots have been, I shave and sand "smoothish". I ain't really bothered about super smooth, I like the "rustic"look :)It's weighted with a wrap of lead flashing.. it dont need much.. held in place with 2 or 3 self tappers, and a rubber butt cap in the bottom... the best handle I have found ...for "me" is a simple whipping of old Cutty-hunk sea line,or any cotton based thin cord for about 6"- 8". A few coats of a good polyurethane varnish over the whole lot (except the cord) and its job done... nothing flash but very individualistic.. does every thing except fold up.. and as i use mine as a stick anyway no prob anyway....I have a large split ring fixed by a whipping to the shaft, just under the handle area. an expanding bungee fixed by a dog clip to any available ring or loop on wading jacket or belt.fixes it just let it hang out of the way when not in use....a couple of hours total work...... I have given a few away over the years but hey they cost buttons... so long as your not a "tackle tart" ;D ;D ;D ;D ...If for another make a more professional job, take a bit more time shape the top into an ovoid...I would not be upset if given one as a gift. The fact that someone took the time to make it would add to the pleasure.
Si
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Post by stumpyguy01 on Dec 9, 2007 14:48:43 GMT -1
NF,also have a look at the Sharpes seaforth net about £35,very light but really strong,its also got a superb opening mechanism,sits high on my back with its on clip(as im only 5ft 3" its superb)easily accomadate a double figure fish,as for keepin the extra bag out of brambles i keep sum elastic bands in my waist coat pocket and pop one on and keep baggin up and tidy,this can be kept on and when you land a fish as you pick it up the weight of the fish pushes the band down so the fish is safely in the net,if i lose the band i just get another out of pocket .. stumpy...
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Post by silverinvicta on Dec 9, 2007 15:09:26 GMT -1
I use a Seaforth...... cant fault them ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Smashing after sales as well.....and all gear has an unconditional lifetime guarantee.....
Si
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