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I like making my own kit. Not only is it much
cheaper then buying specialist kit, but I get the satisfaction of using
something that I made. So this month, how to make an unhooking
mat. You will need:
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A foam sleeping mat (about £3-4 from a camping
shop).
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Plastic sheeting (could use a heavy duty bin
bag or the stuff that a new bed/sofa etc is wrapped in). The
plastic is required in addition to the foam as it forms a wipe clean
surface that is kinder to the fish.
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Glue.
Step by step guide to making an unhooking mat:
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Cut the unhooking mat to the appropriates
size. Around 3ft long is ample.
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Cut the plastic sheet to the appropriate size.
Cut the sheet slightly larger that the foam mat you have just cut-
you can snip of excess later.
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Apply the glue (should be a waterproof glue), then
carefully stick the plastic sheet and foam mat. make sure the two
are flush, with no air bubbles or ruffles.
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Leave the glue to dry and then roll up your new
unhooking mat, tying it up with string (for that rustic look!)
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