They say a picture is worth a thousand words. Keep in mind I usually wrap the rope up tight and use the clasp on some of the rope to hold it that way, I un-did the clasp and took off a little rope to get the sub float out of the way so you could see the rope holder and how the rope was on it. It is like that all the time, transporting and in use, just pull off what you need and the rest stays just like that, no zip ties, nothing. So which one looks like it would be the easiest to transport and to work with?
Make just one like that and try it, after you do you will be coming home and making nine more.
stuman
It's real easy to pick apart someone's set up, especially if you go into it with a negative attitude from the beginning, or your just looking for something negative. When I first showed this system I heard all kinds of criticism and the one I heard the most was,"that's a lot of gear to have in the water, it's going to get carried away in the current". If you look at the picture, notice the size of the sub float, it is big. I build my own nets and that sub float goes with some nets that the top ring isn't held up by legs attached to the big ring like the ones you buy in the stores, it is suspended by that large sub float. The bottom rings are made with 3/8" material like other hoop nets, but the top ring is made with 1/4" so it can be held up easier with the sub float. What this means, and the point is... the over all weight of this net, what makes it stay on the bottom is less than even the traditional nets. I hoop in the ocean with more extreme conditions than the bay... and in 15 years I have only lost one net and that was to a seal who went for my bait cage and got stuck in it. The little fucker almost pulled me over, but I was able to get the rope around a cleat and the bridle broke. But never lost one to current.
The point is... that comment and all the other negative ones all proved to be bullshit.
I said all that because I try not to talk negative shit about other people's stuff, other people's actions yes, but try not to about their stuff.
I got the impression you were looking for some suggestions or "constructive criticism". Everyone thinks their system is the best, and of course I am no different, but the fact of the matter is.... there is no "the best" there is only what works "the best" for you. I think if you try what I showed you, you will be happy with it. It doesn't matter to me if you try it or you don't, I showed it to you and the ball is in your court. What does matter to me is that you don't stop doing what you are doing. I love seeing people using their brain and ability to come up with new things, to build that better mouse trap. To anyone who gives you shit, just tell them to "go scratch their ass, smell their finger, eat shit, and bark at the moon and die." Good luck, see you on the water.
