Cast net advice

General Fishing Discussion
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another good video,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w6swnJXwEws

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The video that izzydone recommended is much more entertaining!

spec

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Originally posted by spec

The video that izzydone recommended is much more entertaining!

spec

1980 Skandia 21 w/ '93 JohnRude 150 gas drinker

I really watch it for the info. :imp: They have allot of other entertaining fishing videos, as well

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Not as entertaining as izz’s but easier to throw
https://youtu.be/AVD6MKOCV_0

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For creek bait all you need is 5-6’ at the most. If you know how to read the water to see bait or know where some bait holes are then you could make due with a 3 footer. I’m 5’-7" and I’ll usually throw a 5’ net with extra rope. I’m casting off docks mostly so I need to be able to throw 30’. This size gives me the reach without wearing me down as fast. Plus they are cheaper when smaller so WHEN (not IF) you screw up it doesn’t hurt the wallet as much.

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I grew up throwing a 5 foot in the creeks, gets me all the mullet and shrimp I need in a few throws.

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So you get one and toss it yet? Haddrell’s will sell you a good one and show you how to do it.

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Nobody has mentioned this but basically the more you spend the easier the net will work for you. A $40 net will be very stiff and very difficult to fully open. Better nets are way easier to use.

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[quote]Originally posted by DillyDally

So you get one and toss it yet? Haddrell’s will sell you a good one and show you how to do it.
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I just picked one up yesterday. I picked up a Betts camo Old Salt 6 footer from a local guy. He bought it, tried to throw it a few times, gave up and put it on a shelf. I figured for 30 bucks, it would be a perfect beginner net. Now…the practice begins.

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If it has been sitting up ,try putting a lil fabric softerner in 5 gallon bucket with warm water, soak net,rinse and it will be easier to throw. I practiced in an empty parking lot,that way it had nothing like grass or sticks to get caught. The first few times your gonna be swearing!!! stay with it and like the others said the more you throw the better you will get. The first time you throw from the boat will be a little different,I had several who said they had it ,and ended up in the water.Best of luck and have someone take pictures:smiley:

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Originally posted by DFreedom

Too bad y’all ran off ladyshrimpkiller, she could throw a net.

“Apathy is the Glove into Which Evil Slips It’s Hand”, but really, who cares?

Interesting, but I had forgotten about her and just realized that I haven’t seen a post from her in a LONG, LONG time. Not to derail this thread, but what happened to her? Just curious, if anyone cares to expound.

As far as nets go, if you want a quality one, Tim Wade is the way to go.

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I think the best how to video is on the Striper Soup website! I learned 50 years ago to use my teeth and have trouble doing any thing else but it is a lot easier to open a big net this way. I realy have to think when i use there method, it is so easy to get the net to open and spread.

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Just found this on you tube (more mackrel than I can handle) now that is castneting!