mole catcher 1 Posted July 25, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2007 40 for the basket posted Link to post Share on other sites
Lucas 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) im new to ferreting ... havnt got a clue about it all just got my self a couple of 6 week out ferrets tho so i need some nets and stuff to catch myself afew wabbits:D ... any idea's on what i need to get started and whats the best way to catching them ?... u can always PM me if u feel its spaming the post :this: thanks alot Kurt Edited July 27, 2007 by IanB Link to post Share on other sites
Phil Lloyd 10,736 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Well you have certainly chosen a 'rabbit year' to enter the exciting world of ferreting...goodbye.. Why not give Mole Catcher a Pm and see if he can fix you up with some good quality gear... All the best for the season,..kind regards,.CHALKWARREN... Link to post Share on other sites
Yokel Matt 918 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) I'm sure anything you get from MC will be top draw and well worth it. Edited July 27, 2007 by LocalYokel Link to post Share on other sites
knocker 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 martin is the most helpful salesman i've spoken to top bloke who will not rip you off Link to post Share on other sites
Crow 1 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Many years ago I was told by an old pest controller about a stop-net they used when ratting with ferrets. The net was about 12" high (set at 6") and consisted of 1 1/2" (knot to knot) meshes. These where held on short poles just like a rabbit longnet. Can you make me 3 nets at 4 feet long, out of 3z spun nylon (you don't need anything too heavy for rats)? If so how much? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
mole catcher 1 Posted July 27, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 crow thats not a problem, but do you think spun poly would be better as theres no stretch in poly, well not as much as nylon. How have you been finding thoses nets i made you last yr? you know the ones with the graduating mesh size, a mix of small and large mesh on same net? oh yes, you have a pm Link to post Share on other sites
Crow 1 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 (edited) do you think spun poly would be better as theres no stretch in poly, well not as much as nylon. Now you're just playing with me aren't you? You know as well as I do that these nets were originally made of hemp and had a mesh of 1 3/4" knot to knot. Using spun nylon at 1 1/2" knot to knot allows for the mesh to stretch to 1 3/4" at it's worse, therefore being of the ideal size for a healthy adult rat. Younger rats aren't as strong, therefore cannot stretch the nylon as much meaning the 1 1/2" mesh holds them tight. As for that 'graduated' net you sent me it looks like it could do the trick Something else you may want to consider is what I call the 'split net'. This has one half (running vertically) made of 4" mesh (knot to knot) whilst the other half is of a 3" mesh. The idea being that in mid season the net is laid with the larger mesh lower to the ground for fully grown rabbits, whilst either end of the season the net is inverted allowing the smaller mesh to hold the younger rabbits. A variation of the draduated net is to have a smaller mesh at one end, working out to a lerger mesh at the other. This is mainly used in short 'stop' type nets that are set at 90 degrees to the hedge. The idea behind these is that adult rabbits normally take a wider line when leaving a warren, running further from the hedge when moving down a field. The larger mesh is therefore set furthest from the hedge. The smaller mesh is set closer to the hedge for the younger rabbits. That way you don't have the problem of young rabbits slipping through the larger mesh. It's a shame that the split net is often seen these days as they are a useful piece of kit when working later in the season. Crow Edited July 27, 2007 by Crow Link to post Share on other sites
mole trapper 1,646 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Have you pair just come back from the boozer. Link to post Share on other sites
IanB 0 Posted July 27, 2007 Report Share Posted July 27, 2007 Net Talk Link to post Share on other sites
mole catcher 1 Posted July 28, 2007 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2007 A BIG THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HAVE PURCHASED NETS OFF ME THIS WEEK, MANY THANKS still a few left Link to post Share on other sites
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