What technique do y’all use? Seems nowa days people use the over the shoulder throw.
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I tried a few different types this winter as I learned for the first time. This one was the only one that I could get the net open with on just about every throw.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lOUkj2h2LjI
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either way, they both have the right idea… look it up online… from there, go in your backyard and practice until you find what works for you. my wife made fun of me but i was used to throwing a 4 ft net (8ft wide) but once i got a 5 ft net then that 2 extra feet on either side didn’t allow me to throw it the old way… so i went out to the backyard and practiced… took 15-20 mins. don’t try to learn when you’re out on the water… too much other stuff to worry about and too much crap in the way. just look like a goober in the backyard for 15-20 minutes so you don’t look like a dumbsh*t for an hour out in the boat… good luck!
depends on how big a net im throwin
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Originally posted by shevlinI like this technique
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8wXWTK_owI&feature=related
I didn’t see a cast net?
she put me to shame! I throw mine like this… Its fast, easy, and opens pretty well. Easy to do when shrimping fo sho.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTtGWcpf88g&feature=related
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Years ago, I was shown a technique that has served me well with smaller and lighter nets, like a 5 foot Old Salt. Recently, I modestly upgraded to a 6 foot Super Pro and I’m having trouble getting reliable opening. I can do it, but not much “distance” due to the added weight.
I can throw a 5 foot Old Salt like good ways to hit those schools of finger mullet - not there with the SP.
The technique is similar to the Calusa video, just not as involved…
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Check out this link. I throw the technique that Steve Brown demonstrates. For me it is quick to load (once you practice) and you can hold it loaded forever since it’s not draped all over you or in your mouth. This one has worked well for me especially with larger nets. Practice. Practice. Practice.
http://www.ausfish.com.au/castnet/
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With a 4-5’ net, split about in half with weights on deck - then single gather the net center front edge to the net/rope holding hand, reach down and grab ahead of last grab about 4’ or so - it stays in other hand with rest of net. Swing - ■■■■■ -throw. It works great. With a 6’ and larger net just gather 2-3-4 times (depending on how big) and it works the same without having to put net in your teeth or over your shoulder. The trick is in the wrist action just as you let it fly. You want to ■■■■■ left and right for a good opening action. Too much straight out gives more taco’s. No teeth and shoulder is nice when it gets cool out.
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reel-boy, I have never understood why anyone would use the method of sticking part of the net in your mouth. There isn’t a person that fishes that doesn’t take a leak over the side of the boat every time they go fishing and then at least half of them (I’m guessing half) will snatch up a cast net and happily stick part of it between their teeth and think nothing about it. Every time I see a guy do that, I just have to laugh. My recommendation would be to learn a method where you don’t stick the net in your mouth. 
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