How to Repair a Cast Net without a Cast Net Repair Kit

[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Thanks for the reminder. I have really been neglecting my net. Next windy day project I think.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol. too many windy days up here so I have plenty of time. Now... in May... different story!

[@jeffjackson5331]

Cool! Morning! This video came at a good time. I have an old Frabill landing net that has some holes in it that need fixed. 👍🎣🐟

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Just in time is still in time!

[@SHInvesting]

Thanks i will be working on my net today

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Perfect!

[@jimwhite1557]

Very helpful.

[@WaynJul]

Nice video.I drape my net over an open drawer and sit on a stool. That keeps just enough net over the open drawer to work with at a time. Those oysters can sure rip up a net in a hurry.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I could not believe what my lead line looked like. Multiple holes and 2 braille lines cut

[@Poppy_love59]

What poundage of braided line do you use for your net repairs ?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

i should use 100 lb for the braille lines but I only have 50 lb. It works ok. For the net itself, I use whatever I have handy that is flexible - 10 or 20 lb mono or braid. The key is using something you can tie a good knot with.

[@Poppy_love59]

@@KayakhacksFishing thanks for the answer!

[@italiantroutaholic8926]

Try Aqua seal instead of super clue . After a while the Superglue crust will come off and then you loose the knot / Aqua seal will give you a sealed rubber surface that is water proof and last

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks for the tip!

[@goneFishing-yx5zy]

How do you fix a dropped pocket I have a cast net and when it’s pulled up there’s a long peice hanging down

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I'm not sure what you mean. If there is something hanging down, it had to come from someplace. You just need to find where it goes and tie it back in, if possible.

[@philippiansfourfour1081]

Same thing I do with my nets except I use a uni knot to tie the torn mesh.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Good tip - Thanks!

[@philippiansfourfour1081]

@@KayakhacksFishing well your way is probably more secure with the glue, im just lazy and hate having to do this task and try to speed things along. I always end up with a lot of holes no matter how careful I am

[@AliexFolgueira]

Mine is breaking a little, need some repair so this Vid will help

[@KayakhacksFishing]

While my mesh was good, the braille lines were cut from oysters and I had plenty of separation from the lead line. Mine needed help!

[@AliexFolgueira]

Kayak Hacks Fishing Steve, I sent you an email, can you check?? Thanks... I have some holes on my net, I'm going to see if I can fix it using your tips

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yep - sent the response with the link.

[@alexisrb75]

how did u make the knot reattaching the braille line

[@KayakhacksFishing]

It is a uni knot - here is a link that shows how. www.animatedknots.com/duncan/index.php

[@alexisrb75]

ok, thats great if im making a new braille line, can you show me how to repair a braille line broke in half , and tie the broke ones together please! thankyou so much

[@KayakhacksFishing]

At 3:37 in the video, I discuss how to resize, tie and attach the braille line to the lead line. Basically, cut off the part of the braille line that is still attached to the lead line and use a uni knot to tie a new piece of mono to the remaining part of the braille line. Hang the net and then tie the new extension to the lead line. I use two half hitches to connect the new extension to the lead line. Hope that helps.

[@myadventureoutdoors]

I sure hope you are preparing that net to catch some live bait for me when you take me to the secret Redfish Highway.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

They had better be in the highway or I will never hear the end of it!

[@lonermon]

good information , but cant see how the repair is being made. should have zoomed in on the repair

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I appreciate that feedback. Thanks

[@JessAlynnMac]

Can you actually add braid to a net to make it stronger, or modify the net in anyway possible like making the drag line longer or securing the house weights better? I have a 4 foot cast net that I use as part of a gathering aquatic protein lesson in my Survivalists in Training class. The 4 foot net is the cheapest and lightest type of net that a common camper or fisherman would likely carry. But they tend to be very fragile and learning how to repair or make the net more efficient would be a very interesting thing to know. Thank you!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I think you can do all the above. I have not done any of those things myself, but securing more of the netting to the lead line with braid would all strength and I do not think adding additional length to the rope would hurt anything - just more loops. Securing the weights might be harder. Those are held in place by the same cord that holds the net to the line. I guess you could take mono and tie it at the front and back of each weight with a drop of super glue to hold it in place.

[@andrewbrooks7142]

Yes! My great grandfather taught me to throw a mullet net he handmade long ago. Now I throw modern 6 foot nets, and I do the things you mentioned all the time. Some pier areas are higher,or the water deeper than standard lines would do. When repairing holes in the net, I almost always use braid, because trying to successfully sew mono into mesh smaller than 1" can cause a heart attack ;-). There are other common repairs, like replacing braille lines, and the most common, is reattaching part of the lead line. It's a LOT easier with a home made net, and they are lighter. You can learn everything from a book such as the Book - How to Make and Mend Cast Nets, T. Dahlem, which you can get from several places like LEE FISHER Fishing Supply

[@sytoo8983]

loss audio halfway throught video

[@KayakhacksFishing]

That's odd...

[@NolanAndrewsFishing]

Awesome video man, thats a pretty good way to fix a cast net! Keep up the awesome content and if you have a chance, please give my channel a look, I would greatly appreciate it!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I will.

[@NolanAndrewsFishing]

Thanks!