Smokersmith Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Having had my eye on a snazzy Fishpond carbon fibre net, I couldn’t help but notice how much they looked like squash racquets! Dug out an old racquet, £9.37 later for the net … and I’ve saved myself a few quid!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscarsdad Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Now that is a bloody good idea! Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave at kelton Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 What a great project! Modern rackets are just the right shape. Unfortunately my old one is probably too small but will have a look. You can usually pick up the old rackets in the charity shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Ahh nice. Tell me how did you do the net attaching? I need a new scoop net for the yak and I'm thinking my old tennis racket might be an option... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aled Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Looks brilliant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted June 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Thanks Gents ! 57 minutes ago, chrisjpainter said: Ahh nice. Tell me how did you do the net attaching? I need a new scoop net for the yak and I'm thinking my old tennis racket might be an option... I attached it just using the existing holes and threading using some Dacron backing. Folks do also use Tennis racquets so you should be good to go ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 you clever boy.............it actually looks more usable than the original one.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisjpainter Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 2 hours ago, Smokersmith said: Thanks Gents ! I attached it just using the existing holes and threading using some Dacron backing. Folks do also use Tennis racquets so you should be good to go ... I shall. A tennis racket's a more suitable size, as I need it for the kayak for the likes of bass and rays Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lampwick Posted June 22, 2021 Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 Great job! Where did you get the net from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokersmith Posted June 22, 2021 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2021 eBay ... They give you options on circumference so you can choose the one which most closely fits what you're re-purposing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted June 24, 2021 Report Share Posted June 24, 2021 (edited) Hello, well done 👍, even Mr Hare approves 🤔👍 Edited June 24, 2021 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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