I’ve got a question…. Has anybody ever use monofilament line conditioner on a cast net? 
Shrimp season is here and my net has been in a bucket for two years. It’s got a memory problem bad.
Thought if it works our reels why can’t it work on a cast net.
Any thoughts or suggestions???

 I’ve heard letting it soak in fabric softener and water for a couple of days. 
I apologize if this isn’t in the right section.

Thanks 

G
 

1 hour ago, GRiver said:

Any thoughts or suggestions???

 

Never thought of that one, might be plausible.

Don’t see why not but you may end up using a gallon of the stuff. 
My son in law, who is a salt water guide uses fabric softener. 
Let it soak for a day and hang it up to dry. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

Never used fabric softener myself, but soaking it water over night will help.

I always dunk mine in the water before throwing it, helps a lot. 

21 hours ago, Mike L said:

Don’t see why not but you may end up using a gallon of the stuff. 
My son in law, who is a salt water guide uses fabric softener. 
Let it soak for a day and hang it up to dry. 
 

 

 

 

 

Mike

How much fabric softener does he use? Or does he use it straight?

1 hour ago, GRiver said:

How much fabric softener does he use? Or does he use it straight?

He uses a small wash tub and estimates about a 1/4 cup whenever it’s needed, when new a little more 
 

He puts the weight’s on top to keep it down. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

6 minutes ago, Mike L said:

He uses a small wash tub and estimates about a 1/4 cup whenever it’s needed, when new a little more 
 

He puts the weight’s on top to keep it down. 
 

 

 

 

Mike

Thanks 

G

I didn't even know Line and Lure Conditioner came in a gallon bottle.

 

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8 hours ago, Johnbt said:

I didn't even know Line and Lure Conditioner came in a gallon bottle.

I try to stay away from E-Bay - sooo...

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Kevin_VanDams_Fishing_Line__Lure_Conditioner/descpage-VDLL.html

"I try to stay away from E-Bay "

 

I was buying 4 salad plates for my wife's discontinued luncheon set. You have to buy this stuff when you see it. Discontinued pre-2000 iirc. 

I don't visit fishing gear sites if I can help it...  too expensive. Now where's my order from Discount Tackle with the Tatsu. 

If the net is Nylon it’s hygroscopic absorbing water.

1st try soaking the net in warm, 100 degree, water over nigh before trying adding a fabric softener.

Tom