Pond Net Experience

[GBBUDD]

Don't know why that text was underlined but so be it.

 

[Tula]

@j.w Floyd wrote me back after looking at the pictures and said his manager said they will dip the net in the black stuff, provided I don't order several lbs of netting. They sell this netting by the pound. I have to measure my pond and estimate how much netting I'll need to raise it over the pond and have it drape down.

@Jhn Thank you for the information on West Coast netting. Do you happen to know the type of netting you ordered, material and size of the weave. How did you hang it over your pond? I like the idea of not really noticing it

@GBBUDD I didn't think of golf netting. Did you purchase netting from one of these companies?

 

[GBBUDD]

yes and it was within a week and i highly recommend they sew in the rope . if you look at mu post tula i have photos with the net across the back yard " i don't cover the top of the pond i made like an open avery at the top. the flight path for the birds has been taken away . Blue heron can drop into an area with minimal room to fly in and land but thats not the case in trying to fly out . they need room to get going and into the air the same is true for osprey they dive bomb but they need a runway to take off . i removed that runway. and the eagle they need the runway in and out. So far this theory has worked . on my blog below go to page 29 you can see the net across the yard but you can't

 

[Jhn]

This is the model I bought. https://www.westcoastnetting.com/k18t-5/ 5” mesh rope bound.
I have a fence around my pond that I redid leaving posts up about 8-9’ tall, hung Pulleys near tops of posts, ran black cord through pulleys under net and pulled the net tight, bringing the sides down tight to top of fence And tied of to eyes. Here are some close ups of it....

 

[addy1]

@Tula The netting that JW got was a lot finer than mine. It did not last here, totally ripped apart. I got mine from the same company but a thicker thread. It would never have lasted over my big pond. I had it over the 1000 gallon stock tank.

Let me find the number for you, I do have it posted here somewhere.

 

[addy1]

This is what @mrsclem used

Egret defeating nets

I need to get one for pond but there are so many different choices. I am thinking net with wider openings but need some advice on what works best and where to get them.

www.gardenpondforum.com

 

[addy1]

Here is what I used, it is just now starting to break a little, was going to replace it this summer but it is still doing a good job. So maybe next summer. And they black coated mine, I did need to use fishing line to make the net wide enough, so next net I am going to try and get one wide enough. I need over 20 feet in width.

Netting, Seine, #15, 4 in. sq. mesh, 8 in. str. mesh, 6-3/4 ft. (13 mesh) deep, Sold by the pound

This nylon netting for seines and hoop nets is hung on a one-third basis meaning that for every 100 feet of finished net, you will need 150 stretched feet of netting. There are 45 stretched feet per pound. Made of 100% first quality nylon. Stocked single selvage both ends.

www.memphisnet.net

 

[addy1]

and I also used poly rope woven around the edge of the net to keep its shape and hang it. The rope is also wearing out it has been out there for years, like 5 plus

 

[gliebig]

This is the model I bought. https://www.westcoastnetting.com/k18t-5/ 5” mesh rope bound.
I have a fence around my pond that I redid leaving posts up about 8-9’ tall, hung Pulleys near tops of posts, ran black cord through pulleys under net and pulled the net tight, bringing the sides down tight to top of fence And tied of to eyes. Here are some close ups of it....

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That looks like what I need.
Having my pergola built over the pond soon. My plan was to get 4 sections of net and just hang the net like a curtain on each side of the pergoal. Don't have to worry about the topside.

 

[Tula]

@Tula The netting that JW got was a lot finer than mine. It did not last here, totally ripped apart. I got mine from the same company but a thicker thread. It would never have lasted over my big pond. I had it over the 1000 gallon stock tank.

Let me find the number for you, I do have it posted here somewhere.

Thank you, I appreciate it....I'd like it to hold up. I'm thinking of having it 6-7 feet over the pond and having it up from Spring till Fall. Once Fall hits, I'll use my fine mesh net to trap block small debris.....then I switch over to the hideous pool solar cover over the winter.

BTW, I'm going to take pics of bog plants sprouting and see if you can identify them for me. I bought some plastic plant markers I want to use until I'm familiar with them. Things are growing, but slowly, it's been a cool Spring. I added a Marsh Marigold to my Trickers order the other day and am looking forward to getting those plants mid May.

 

[addy1]

BTW, I'm going to take pics of bog plants sprouting and see if you can identify them for me.

Will do my best.

 

[addy1]

I'd like it to hold up

It has worked for JW, the one she got, for me it rotted and ripped real easily.

 

[Tula]

It has worked for JW, the one she got, for me it rotted and ripped real easily.

I just wrote Floyd and asked him which net is stronger, for my climate / setting. He is so nice and very helpful. I will also look into West Coast Netting today.

 

[mrsclem]

I will need to replace mine in the next year. It is starting to break down in spots but has been up 24/7-365 since I got it.

 

[Tula]

I will need to replace mine in the next year. It is starting to break down in spots but has been up 24/7-365 since I got it.

Good to know it's held up so well Will you purchase from West Coast Netting?