Fishing Net Needles & Fishing Net Shuttles

These are a specialized set of tools used for weaving and mending fishing nets, and are also commonly employed in fishing-net weaving crafts, DIY decorative nets, dreamcatchers, and knotting tapestries.

1. Fishing Net Shuttle (Net Shuttle)

• Function: to wrap the net thread and pass it through the mesh openings, serving as the core tool for net weaving.

• Shape: elongated, with pointed ends and a threaded section in the middle, resembling a small boat.

• Materials:

  • Wood: the traditional option—lightweight and gentle on the thread.

  • Plastic: affordable and durable, often preferred by beginners.

  • Metal: more robust, ideal for thicker threads.

• Size: categorized by length—long shuttles for large nets, short shuttles for small nets.