I could not have said it better.

it was like that down on the Texas coast where I am from as well, my mom's old uncles made nets, and even my biological father learned the craft from them. All of the old boatbuilders are gone now too.

i just carve mine

Another is Memphis Net and Twine. Good luck.

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Thanks for watching. From what you describe, I would use bonded nylon. Good luck.

+Allen Ramos Thanks for watching Allen. Be sure to subscribe as I have a short video on tying monofilament line with the flying dutchman method. I'm also working on a video showing several different types of mesh knots and their history. Good luck.

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My nets which are about 8ft long take about a single spool of #4 twine. This is roughly 5,000 ft. For 1/2" mesh, you'll need at least twice to three times that amount - and a lot of time. Good luck and thanks for watching.

How can these cast net companies sell 8 foot cast nets for $40 when you can't even buy the mono for that price. What I'm seeing for a 1 lb spool around 4000-5000 yards depending on the lb of the string is going for about $35-$40. I checked this on ebay maybe I'm looking in the wrong place to buy the string from.

There are companies (Brunsonet) that sell mono for net making. I don't use them however because the line doesn't hold up. Eventually sunlight will break them down. Victor, you're talking about spending a really long time to make the net you describe. If not cared for, it could break down in a year. Commercial mono nets are made from milled netting that is cut into triangles, then seamed together.

All the nets I buy are handcrafted. Betts is the main brand carried by walmart over here. You can buy an 8 foot cast net for $42. I've never seen a commercial cast net to be honest. Even the Super Spreader cast nets sold at walmart and other places are fairly cheap about $60 for an 8 foot net. They must have a really good supplier for their mono because after adding up the price of just the mono its higher then just buying cast net already made. I wanted to do this because I figured it would be a cheap way to go. Even if it took me 6 months to craft it. I was also looking at the price of 12 lb test mono. I'm not 100% sure what lb test they use. From the looks of my super spreader its about 10-12 lb test. As far as sunlight I don't store my nets in any type of sunlight the only time they see a little sun is while casting. When I'm not casting I have them sitting inside a basket where they would get minimal sunlight. I also clean them really well when I get home to make sure and get the salt water off them. I've kept a $60 cast net for 3 years before I decided to replace it. I take very good care of my nets. I also cast net for shrimp a lot so I use the crap out of my nets. Few times a week. Thank you for letting me know about that company I'll take a look at their prices.

Does Brunsonet have a website I'm not getting anything on google with that name.

Jose A Morales I make wooden needles with a drill, a coping saw, and sandpaper. Good luck and thanks for watching.

Cotton or polyester.. Whatever you want to lay on, can't stand them myself.

Ok thanks, u made a nice tool I'll have to make as few there's no store ib town that has any, I'm maKIng a net to hold stuff in our truck thank you for all the great tip

Back in the sixties, all castnets were made from cotton twine. We caught a lot of fish with those nets. They worked very nicely indeed. The most important thing is that with cotton twine, you must wash them as soon as you are finished using them and hang them up to dry, then store them in a cool dark place. If you have any problems, feel free to ask and I will try to help.

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William Jones thats not the point

@@carllloyd7534 oh well please tell me what the point is ..cause from where I'm at is this ..you most likely are wanting to know how for worst case scenario ..time spent on net is probably 3 hours or more ..buy cheap survival net in small package for less than 3.00 put in your oh shit bag and done ...spend same time learning a new skill or honing old skill ..that you cant buy so cheaply ....let's say your in a worst case scenario ..gathering materials for cordage ..then twisting them into cordage ..hours spent weaving a net ..you've lost the whole day and still no fish ...buy a net for your oh shit bag ..bam 15 minutes your fishing ..the rest of day can be spent on task like shelter,fire,water,signaling,hunting,weapons,or even just sitting relaxing and making a long term plan ..rather than focused on just one single task ...you could be fishing (bought net) ..fire built ...shelter built ..and water purified ..all in same time to make net

@@williamjones6053 if you have an inch bag or shtf bag whatever you refer to it...( i have one too)..you should have cordage in it.....not to be a smart ass...but cordage is one of many things that are time consuming things that can be made , but carrying. "The 10 c's" ..recuces that..Dave and others in that lifestyle pretty well sumed it up... Logically....the hardest things to construct items are cordage.containers .cover. combustion and #1..cutting....there's thousands of bush guys..but I'd start with self reliance outfitters / the pathfinder school... Its a deep rabbit hole. But VERY informative