How To Rig a New Net on to Your Dip Net Frame

Nets are some of the most popular products that we sell at Collins Nets, alongside Net Frames and other net essentials.

We have put together a step-by-step tutorial of how to rig a new net on to your Dip Net Frame. We also have a YouTube tutorial you can watch!

We sell a variety of dip net frames, but this tutorial will work for all them.

1. Peg the net in place, remember to always peg it in the corners

When you order a new net and it gets delivered, the first thing you should do is to attach the net to the frame. You should peg the net in the corners of the frame. By doing so, you’ll find it very easy to complete the next steps.

How to rig a new net on your dip net frame step 1

2. Complete a series of standard hitches all around the frame

Once the net is held in place by the pegs, use a 1.3mm twine and a basic needle to do standard hitches around the frame to attach the net.

How to rig a new net on your dip net frame step 2

3. Ensure the first hitch is held in place, and proceed to go all the way around the frame

Make sure that the first hitch is held in place, and then you’re good to proceed with the rest of the hitches around the frame. Don’t forget to pick up the net as you go! Any time you come to a bar or a corner, lock the net off the hitch and lock it in place.

Lock the first hitch in place

 

How to rig a new net on your dip net frame step 4

 

Once completed, use scissors to cut off the excess and burn the remaining with a lighter

Once you’ve gone all the way around the frame, use a pair of scissors to cut off any excess, and burn the remaining with a lighter and you’re done!

Lock off the hitch step 5

Last step

Watch the YouTube video below

To assist you on how to rig a new net on to your dip net frame, we have also put together a YouTube tutorial, watch it now:

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