This is single-strand monofilament netting, similar to the fishing line used on a rod and reel. It is commonly used for gill nets and trammel nets in commercial fishing. It is sold in 200-yard bundles to make it easier to calculate the length needed when hanging a net.
The knots are double knots, which keeps them from slipping. The top and bottom edges have a double selvage to hold securely to a top rope with floats or a float line, and to a bottom rope with lead or a lead core rope. The netting is stretched depthway.
Monofilament is easy to clean of mud and debris, and catches pull out easily. It resists abrasion better than regular nylon multifilament netting. It is also lighter than multifilament, because it does not absorb much water.
- Type
- Single monofilament netting, double knot
- Size number
- No.277 (American size); No.12 (international size)
- Diameter
- 0.57 mm
- Length
- 200 yards per bundle
- Tensile strength
- 36 lbs
- Knotted break strength
- 29 lbs
- Edges
- Double selvage, top and bottom
- Colors
- Different colors, most often natural white and light green