Net sterilisation??

[fullcreel]

A conversation on the bakn with the owner of a small fishery turned to keep virus's and stuff out of waters, I asked what he used in his dips, and it was something sold for koi users, but in the resulting conversation he mentioned that several fishery owners had the idea of a high salt concentration dip might work, it would be likely to kill of most things.
Curious to what people may think of this.
I use UV light, but some don't have the oppertunity to do this, or the space, security.

[NICK R]

I just peg mine out in the sun as good as any dip

[fullcreel]

Same here, but some folks can't do that, either they don't have a garden, or, and there is a slight security risk,letting a potential burgler know there is a load of tackle on the property.

[gerryf4]

i just biol ma net for a an hour the heat kills them

[Maddison_Twatter]

Bacteria need moisture and warmth to multiply and potentially cause problems so I would say drying your net immediately after use is the best bet, Also diluted house hold disinfectant should do the trick (as long as its eco friendly) if you dont have the space to hang it up.

[blackwater]

Yeh just dry you nets ASAP after getting home from a session its definetly as good as a dip.

[gerryf4]

as well that goes to show what ma hospitality teacher knows about hygiene but a boil them then dry them a boil them to get just to clean them so the don't stink otherwise. and a also put a bit of soap powder in the pot saying that a don't use the same net a few a just use one for each venue a fish

[Norfolkboy01]

Drying your net when you get home is the best way to stop bacteria in their tracks,
they need both moisture and warmth to multiply, no need for boiling, just an occasional
wash will keep it disease free.

Pete

[barbelblanker]

Yep,out on the line and in the sun does it for me.

I also lay out my unhooking mat too.

How many people forget them ?

Not that I need it that often other than as a seat ;)

[coulbeck93]

theres some new nets that came out last year when you pull them out the water they are already 98% dry they arnt made from rubber either there like any ordinary net. Because they dry instantly the bacteria and diseases die.