Net Too Big?

[Cosd]

I was given a brand new net buy someone who has retired from shooting. It was brand new but he kept it tied up just as he bought it for many years; It was never opened and allowed to breath.

 

When I opened it up it turns out to be about 20' x 8'

The other thing is it's a bit mouldy in a few places, theres like a white powdery patches.

 

Two questions, how do I get rid of the mould? I tried spongeing but goes away when wet then reapears when dry again. :look:

 

And secondly, I was thinking of cutting it down to 20' x 5', what do you reckon? Sounds silly but to save carrying 20' x 3' netting sounds good to me!

 

Ideas for the off cut might be good too.....

 

Thanks for the advie as usual guys

Edited April 11, 2008 by Cosd

[bignoel]

20x8 can be a pain but as i can drive up to my hides its not a problem only a bit when it gets tangled but a few mins and its sorted but heh if you want to cut it cut it you are the one useing it. as for the mould it will proberly wear it self out quicker throu use. nice smell tho heh

[Cranfield]

The amount of weight you will reduce by cutting it down is hardly worth the effort, also 8Ft is ideal if you ever need a back drop to your hide.

If you are intent on reducing the size, I would only take it down to 6ft (what are you going to do with 20x3ft, or 20x2ft of cammo net ?)

 

The white mould bits will disappear eventually, or you could set it up in the garden to get it rain washed and also aired.

All cammo nets should smell a bit mouldy, its "rustic".

[anser2]

You have enough net there to make several of differing lengths , short one for a single hide in a hole in a hedge and a large one it you set up in the middle of a field and need netting on all sides or share your hide with someone. I would not worry about the mould as cranfield says , buy if neccessary you can pop the short net in the washing auto.