I see lots of what appears to be tiny fish on my screen.Josh threw the net in 12 feet of water and pulled up plenty of glass minnows about 2-3 inches long.Water temp was 49.4 degrees where we were.In one spot about 25 feet of water the screen was full of fish sign.Threw the net but caught nothing.Do not think the net opened that deep.Will take my go pro and see what it is next trip out.Colin had the camera down to 25 feet last week and got some great pics.
I have a aqua view under water camera my brother gave me. I guess Lake Erie to murky.how deep can I use here and do you think I can see? Was gonna try for sheeps this weekend?
Did you use a “taped” net? If not, you are probably correct. Standard net will most certainly hit the bottom closed or at least mostly closed at 25’. Last fall I was casting in a wide 25’ deep area with a standard net and was getting few or no shrimp on each cast. A boat was casting nearby with two people throwing “taped” nets. We went along side to see how they were doing. They were picking up 12 - 36 large shrimp on each cast! I think they felt sorry for us. One of the guys hopped in my boat, made a few casts and loaded us up with enough bait for the day. There are still a lot of really nice people out on the water. Guess what I got for Christmas?
I will tape one up asap[.
Stonoman
Is their a certain procedure and type of tape.
Timothy D Jones
I have no experience actually taping an existing net but I know of people that have successfully made a “taped” net using duct tape. I think (but an not sure) that they put a layer of tape on both sides of the net around the perimeter. The tape does need to be replaced every now and then. I chose to buy a separate net especially designed for deep water casting. This is an extra expense, I know, but some of the “taped” deep water nets are also lighter weight so you can go with a larger net than a “normal” net or you can go with the same size and toss a lighter net. That is important for an old guy like me. There is another reason to buy a separate net. I am pretty sure that the shrimp that hang out in the deep holes are usually larger than the normal “creek shrimp” (at least that has been my experience, especially in the fall and early winter). This means that you can use a larger mesh net to catch them. And, of course, the larger mesh net helps the net sink with less resistance from the netting, thereby helping it stay open. If you are interested in purchasing a “taped” net, I am told that Haddrells and West Marine carry them. I Live in Charlotte so I just bought mine “on line”. Hope this helps.
thanks. that helps. I live just west of CLT.
Timothy D Jones
Thank you for letting us know where a taped net can be bought from. I will definitely check that out this weekend. However, a word of caution for everyone deep-netting. Tie the end of the rope off to a cleat or other adequate support. Do NOT leave it around your wrist. You may catch more than you bargained for and end up in the drink or WORSE.
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Originally posted by OldRedManI have no experience actually taping an existing net but I know of people that have successfully made a “taped” net using duct tape. I think (but an not sure) that they put a layer of tape on both sides of the net around the perimeter. The tape does need to be replaced every now and then. I chose to buy a separate net especially designed for deep water casting. This is an extra expense, I know, but some of the “taped” deep water nets are also lighter weight so you can go with a larger net than a “normal” net or you can go with the same size and toss a lighter net. That is important for an old guy like me. There is another reason to buy a separate net. I am pretty sure that the shrimp that hang out in the deep holes are usually larger than the normal “creek shrimp” (at least that has been my experience, especially in the fall and early winter). This means that you can use a larger mesh net to catch them. And, of course, the larger mesh net helps the net sink with less resistance from the netting, thereby helping it stay open. If you are interested in purchasing a “taped” net, I am told that Haddrells and West Marine carry them. I Live in Charlotte so I just bought mine “on line”. Hope this helps.
Better to do that then get pilled over.
Stonoman
I bought an 8 foot deep hole casting net this past Saturday and tried it out Sunday. SOB, it works! Sunday was not as nice as advertised, but I did get run the boat for about 4 hours. Anyway, my partner through the net about five times and we caught right at dozen shrimp. Not in a hole, but drifting just north of the Dawhoo bridge in 20- 25 of water. That is one heavy net and I will need to practice throwing it in the yard. We were like kids in a toy store when the shrimp came up. Very nice fishing size and plenty active. I got some good advice from the folks at Charleston Angler about some primo deep holes and will try them next time. Tight lines and be safe, Mike.
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Originally posted by stonomanBetter to do that then get pulled over.
Stonoman
Redfish4shore, glad to hear about your success with the “deep water” net. Over the last several years I have gotten a lot of good advise from this site but have rarely had any useful knowledge to pass along. Finally, I was able to offer a tidbit of information that someone could use! Good continued luck with the new net!