re: Trout Nets

Jeff,

I would say a novice could make one with a table saw, jig saw and sanders. Look on youtube for some videos of making nets. You will pick up some good ideas there. I cut 6 strips a little less than 1/8" thick. I steam them for about 1/2 hr and wrap them around a form to dry. I found that glueing 2 strips at a time is less stressful than trying to glue all 8. I used spray on spar varnish for the finish. I got the nets from http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/. I used braided fishing line to string the nets on. I also made a small jig to cut the groove around the outside so the line used to string the net on is recessed and has less chance of being abraded and breaking.
Hope this helps and good luck making your own!

Oldmil