Coating a net

[Scoot]

I've got a large muskie net, but it's not coated. I know I can bring it places and have it dipped. However, can I just do it myself by using the spray on coating that you can buy to put a plastic coating over tools? Seems like it should work, shouldn't it?

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Scoot

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[RuKiddingMe]

Scoot you should try pricing out a coated replacement bag for your exisiting net, might just end up being a lot easier in the long run. I'm not sure but I think they run like 50 or 60 bucks...

RU

[Fish-n-Freak]

Scoot, I tried the spray, I put a big beach ball in the net (to hold it open) and sprayed a couple cans over the net. I then flipped it and did the inside. The stuff just flaked off.

Try dipping or do the replacement bag idea, that is what I did. I put a Big Kahuna bag on my old net.

Good Luck!
Steve

[AWH]

I can't remember what it's called, but there is some stuff that you can soak the net in and then hang it up to let it dry. My brother did it to his net and the coating turned out great, there's really no difference from the treated nets you would buy. The stuff cost him about $10 to $12 for two cans. His only suggestion is to use rubber gloves when doing it or your hands will be stained for awhile. If I remember what it's called, I'll post it. But you should be able to get it at a Home Depot, Menards, or any other decent hardware store.

AWH

[Scoot]

AWH,

Did you ever remember to ask your brother what he coated his net with?

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Scoot

RodsbyEngel: custom made fishing rods

[AWH]

Scoot,

Actually, I didn't. But I just sent him an email to ask him. Hopefully he remembers!

AWH

[AWH]

Scoot,

He doesn't remember what it's called. But I'm thinking it's called Rubberize It. For some reason, that's sticking in my head. I know he bought two cans of it to get the coating on his net. I believe he just poured the stuff in a bucket, put the net in there and sloshed it around in there for a bit, then hung it from a tree to dry.

I know he said the net was as stiff as a board when it was hanging in the tree so he was worried he ruined his net. But it loosened up after he played with it a bit. And like I said, it wound up just like the treated nets you'd buy for a much higher price.

AWH

[JWB475]

I treated my net with Rubberize it, or Plasti-Cote, I forget which one. I got it at Home Depot.

It worked great, just make sure you stretch it out to dry.