ferretfan123 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Hi, new to ferreting and just wondering on people's opinions on purse nets? Poly, spun poly, hemp? Pro's, cons. What's the difference between 4oz/10 oz (obviously not the weight). I.e why use one over the other. Finally have some ferreting permission even though I know it's a bit late in the season. I don't what to turn up and look a tit (excuse my french). Any tips or suggestions or tips would be very grateful. Thanks josh. P.s if any one is selling a carry box or nets please inbox me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 buy some spun poly nets. don't buy the cheap nylon **** they will tangle and pick up every bit of **** near them then wont purse. I assume you have ferrets already, hopefully from good working stock. get yourself a locater and get the ferrets used to wearing the collars in the hutch before taking them out. start with small sets first. get yourself some ply and make yourself a box that's part of the fun, although there cheap as chips on evilbay. now get out josh and let the thunder below your feet begin. I look forward to a full write up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfan123 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Thank you, yes have ferrets and a locator. Thank you for the info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suffolkngood Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Get yourself a good long/narrow drainage spade if you've not got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferretfan123 Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Get yourself a good long/narrow drainage spade if you've not got one. Thank you mate. Will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew f Posted January 22, 2015 Report Share Posted January 22, 2015 buy some spun poly nets. don't buy the cheap nylon **** they will tangle and pick up every bit of **** near them then wont purse. I assume you have ferrets already, hopefully from good working stock. get yourself a locater and get the ferrets used to wearing the collars in the hutch before taking them out. start with small sets first. get yourself some ply and make yourself a box that's part of the fun, although there cheap as chips on evilbay. now get out josh and let the thunder below your feet begin. I look forward to a full write up only if your to lazy to pick the bits of carp out of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpy22 Posted January 23, 2015 Report Share Posted January 23, 2015 only if your to lazy to pick the bits of carp out of them ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranfield Posted January 25, 2015 Report Share Posted January 25, 2015 I always used hemp nets, as I had a good supply made for me years ago and if you dry them out, they last for ever. Unfortunately, new ones are quite expensive nowadays, but I agree with the suggestion to avoid the cheap nylon nets, they are a pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bud84 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I used to go ferreting almost every weekend until recently. I made all my own nets using spun polyester. As said above the thin nylon nets are ok but spun polyester is better in my opinion as it is a bit thicker and won't tangle/pick up as many sticks etc, you soon get tired of untangling the thin nylon ones. Making your own is much cheaper and surprisingly easy once you have made a few. Plus you can make nets to match the size of the holes as they do differ quite a bit. Google agouti net making for supplies, he also has some good videos to get you started. I always used quite bright colours for my nets as they are much easier to find again and the rabbits don't mind. As said above a locator and spade are essential, boxes are easily made. Also look up 'poke nets' it is handy to have a couple in the bag.The main thing is to be as quiet as you can while setting up and while the ferrets are down, if the rabbits know you are there they will be less likely to bolt, possibly resulting in more digging which is never fun. Also take water and a bowl if you're out for a while to give them a drink if they want it. I used to give mine a bit of food before going but not much. Too much and they can't be bothered and too little they probably won't work well, no one performs well on an empty stomach. Good luck and have fun Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scully Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I always used hemp nets and a mate and me often used to make our own; the kits are relatively cheap and you can make loads from one ball of hemp. Have never tried spun polyester but it seems they're popular. I still have a rucksack full of hemp nets up at the farm but rarely use them nowadays as I much prefer to bolt rabbits to my gun; had my fill of digging many years ago. Great fun all the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daveo26 Posted January 31, 2015 Report Share Posted January 31, 2015 I used to go ferreting almost every weekend until recently. I made all my own nets using spun polyester. As said above the thin nylon nets are ok but spun polyester is better in my opinion as it is a bit thicker and won't tangle/pick up as many sticks etc, you soon get tired of untangling the thin nylon ones. Making your own is much cheaper and surprisingly easy once you have made a few. Plus you can make nets to match the size of the holes as they do differ quite a bit. Google agouti net making for supplies, he also has some good videos to get you started. I always used quite bright colours for my nets as they are much easier to find again and the rabbits don't mind. As said above a locator and spade are essential, boxes are easily made. Also look up 'poke nets' it is handy to have a couple in the bag.The main thing is to be as quiet as you can while setting up and while the ferrets are down, if the rabbits know you are there they will be less likely to bolt, possibly resulting in more digging which is never fun. Also take water and a bowl if you're out for a while to give them a drink if they want it. I used to give mine a bit of food before going but not much. Too much and they can't be bothered and too little they probably won't work well, no one performs well on an empty stomach. Good luck and have fun That is great advice in my opinion, I second everything you said. The amount of times iv been ferreting with "experienced" ferrets who tramp about all over the holes, and talking then get fed up when digging is required. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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