The Essex Hunter Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Taking advantage of these continuing strong winds and a nice dark night made a good night for running out the nets.... The fields have dried out quite well, so the extra 3-4 pounds of Essex clay that has been adorning our boots was a nice change.... We used 300 yards of net on areas where the wheat has took a bit of bashing....not the biggest hall, but good fun running around in the dark looking for a bouncing net...even more fun untangling the net in the dark with a rabbit doing its best to get out... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDog Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Xmas day will surely be a day off from sporting activities in the Essex countryside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Good to see the old ways still in use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Xmas day will surely be a day off from sporting activities in the Essex countryside. Only with the gun....... Shot 2 pin tail 1 teal and a cock widgeon yesterday lunch time on the marsh so the legs are a bit heavy this morning.... Merry Christmas JD TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanjipete Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 is that one of nelsons quicksets EH similar to mine they are damn good arnt they ,,nice haul of bunnies too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Brilliant result, I've been out once this year with a zero result again well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 is that one of nelsons quicksets EH similar to mine they are damn good arnt they ,,nice haul of bunnies too Not sure as my mate has only just brought those baskets as his home made ones have died after several season's He is very happy with them..... They are only as quick as the bloke walking backwards..... What does make for a better set is if some one dresses the net as it goes down to make it even, this saves it getting bunched up at one end. Same as in the daylight but then you have a bit more time.... TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Essex Hunter Posted December 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Brilliant result, I've been out once this year with a zero result again well done. Thank you....I just need to find a flight line of town pigeons lol TEH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanjipete Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not sure as my mate has only just brought those baskets as his home made ones have died after several season's He is very happy with them..... They are only as quick as the bloke walking backwards..... What does make for a better set is if some one dresses the net as it goes down to make it even, this saves it getting bunched up at one end. Same as in the daylight but then you have a bit more time.... TEH yes deffo one setting one spreading the mesh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berettacocker Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Nice to see the old tradition alive and well. Well done TEH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underdog Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Good show. It was a good wind. Good for a long dog too. U. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
activeviii Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I use to enjoy dragging the quick sets about in the dark. Run them out and then work the rabbits in. Learnt very quickly how to roll their necks and shack them out. Made all my own quick sets but, I can't do it no more so passed them away a few years ago. Worked very well as a second line on the ferreting as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougy Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 I used to give them a good tap on the bonce, found it easier than breaking necks, im only little. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not sure as my mate has only just brought those baskets as his home made ones have died after several season's He is very happy with them..... They are only as quick as the bloke walking backwards..... What does make for a better set is if some one dresses the net as it goes down to make it even, this saves it getting bunched up at one end. Same as in the daylight but then you have a bit more time.... TEH very true about the second person. I end up setting up one way and walking back the other to pull the bag even. good nights work mate, well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigeon controller Posted December 24, 2014 Report Share Posted December 24, 2014 Not sure as my mate has only just brought those baskets as his home made ones have died after several season's He is very happy with them..... They are only as quick as the bloke walking backwards..... What does make for a better set is if some one dresses the net as it goes down to make it even, this saves it getting bunched up at one end. Same as in the daylight but then you have a bit more time.... TEH I knitted a three hundred yard net in Greece with a 100% bag ( 600 yards) during on holiday . I tied the net in mid way between the poles to keep the bag central and it works well one handed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuartbrierley Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 (edited) I knitted a three hundred yard net in Greece with a 100% bag ( 600 yards) during on holiday . I tied the net in mid way between the poles to keep the bag central and it works well one handed. how many local fishermen were helping you was it a 6 month vacation :whistling: Edited December 25, 2014 by stuartbrierley Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tanjipete Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 how many local fishermen were helping you was it a 6 month vacation :whistling: i struggle with a 100yder single handed lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitsinhedges Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 When we were younger you could get thick linen thread from all the local shoe factories and it was great for making rabbit nets. Think they used to sew on the soles with it. Didn't use to tangle or need double knotting like nylon and wasn't hairy like hemp. Lasted well too but you can't get it anymore, not at a sensible price anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREENGRASS Posted December 25, 2014 Report Share Posted December 25, 2014 Nice work always good to see the long nets still in use... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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