My local venue has installed dip tanks over the last couple of years. Each now has a trail cam covering it/usage, minus cctv advice signs 
. Got zero issues using them personally as i'd like to think most of the carping lads on there have enough nouse to at least let nets dry or be exposed to UV for a few days between sessions. Its the less clued up members members and the feeder/float brigade who hop between waters that pose more risk IMO.. Out of interest whats a recognised dip tank agent? The one we use appears to make a real mess of any alloy components that come into contact and it smells a bit chlorinated......
. Got zero issues using them personally as i'd like to think most of the carping lads on there have enough nouse to at least let nets dry or be exposed to UV for a few days between sessions. Its the less clued up members members and the feeder/float brigade who hop between waters that pose more risk IMO.. Out of interest whats a recognised dip tank agent? The one we use appears to make a real mess of any alloy components that come into contact and it smells a bit chlorinated......
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I'm not being at all funny with you Andy but if your idea of 'clued up' is what you say it is, 'dry and a few days U.K uv' then were in troble.
EDIT, only way to ensure minimised transference is to have fishery only nets/slings/mats....note minimised, never 100% just best practice.
The difference between sanitised and sterilised is massive.
I'm not being at all funny with you Andy but if your idea of 'clued up' is what you say it is, 'dry and a few days U.K uv' then were in troble.
EDIT, only way to ensure minimised transference is to have fishery only nets/slings/mats....note minimised, never 100% just best practice.
The difference between sanitised and sterilised is massive.
In reply to Post #17
Hi Vossy. I didn't actually say a couple of days UV equated to being clued up.Quite the opposite in fact. I was expressing concern at the float/feeder fraternity who as a rule flit between venues on a weekly basis thus exposing their nets etc to a Potentially higher risk of exposure to disease. unlike most of us who tend to use one maybe two venues per year or at least have a greater understanding of Bio Security. I agree that in an ideal world nets/slings etc would be venue specific.However reality is somewhat different! At the end of the day, I think the average club would find it hard to swallow the financial burden ( Unlike a syndicate with a higher level of income) of supplying wet gear that stays on site..shortsighted I agree but an unfortunate reality, Apart from wear and tear there would be the possible issue of theft..both from members and people getting in on the sly leading to replacement costs.
Although far from ideal,drying nets with some level of UV exposure between sessions for a few days has to be better than nothing at all. Personally my nets etc are soaked whilst setting up,then drip away. Once home,they're rinsed off and left outside to air dry. Not sterile but certainly sanitised..
Andy
Hi Vossy. I didn't actually say a couple of days UV equated to being clued up.Quite the opposite in fact. I was expressing concern at the float/feeder fraternity who as a rule flit between venues on a weekly basis thus exposing their nets etc to a Potentially higher risk of exposure to disease. unlike most of us who tend to use one maybe two venues per year or at least have a greater understanding of Bio Security. I agree that in an ideal world nets/slings etc would be venue specific.However reality is somewhat different! At the end of the day, I think the average club would find it hard to swallow the financial burden ( Unlike a syndicate with a higher level of income) of supplying wet gear that stays on site..shortsighted I agree but an unfortunate reality, Apart from wear and tear there would be the possible issue of theft..both from members and people getting in on the sly leading to replacement costs.
Although far from ideal,drying nets with some level of UV exposure between sessions for a few days has to be better than nothing at all. Personally my nets etc are soaked whilst setting up,then drip away. Once home,they're rinsed off and left outside to air dry. Not sterile but certainly sanitised..
Andy
In reply to Post #17
Hi Vossy. I didn't actually say a couple of days UV equated to being clued up.Quite the opposite in fact. I was expressing concern at the float/feeder fraternity who as a rule flit between venues on a weekly basis thus exposing their nets etc to a Potentially higher risk of exposure to disease. unlike most of us who tend to use one maybe two venues per year or at least have a greater understanding of Bio Security. I agree that in an ideal world nets/slings etc would be venue specific.However reality is somewhat different! At the end of the day, I think the average club would find it hard to swallow the financial burden ( Unlike a syndicate with a higher level of income) of supplying wet gear that stays on site..shortsighted I agree but an unfortunate reality, Apart from wear and tear there would be the possible issue of theft..both from members and people getting in on the sly leading to replacement costs.
Although far from ideal,drying nets with some level of UV exposure between sessions for a few days has to be better than nothing at all. Personally my nets etc are soaked whilst setting up,then drip away. Once home,they're rinsed off and left outside to air dry. Not sterile but certainly sanitised..
Andy
Hi Vossy. I didn't actually say a couple of days UV equated to being clued up.Quite the opposite in fact. I was expressing concern at the float/feeder fraternity who as a rule flit between venues on a weekly basis thus exposing their nets etc to a Potentially higher risk of exposure to disease. unlike most of us who tend to use one maybe two venues per year or at least have a greater understanding of Bio Security. I agree that in an ideal world nets/slings etc would be venue specific.However reality is somewhat different! At the end of the day, I think the average club would find it hard to swallow the financial burden ( Unlike a syndicate with a higher level of income) of supplying wet gear that stays on site..shortsighted I agree but an unfortunate reality, Apart from wear and tear there would be the possible issue of theft..both from members and people getting in on the sly leading to replacement costs.
Although far from ideal,drying nets with some level of UV exposure between sessions for a few days has to be better than nothing at all. Personally my nets etc are soaked whilst setting up,then drip away. Once home,they're rinsed off and left outside to air dry. Not sterile but certainly sanitised..
Andy
Apologies DP 
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