Cast Nets
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Guest_zygoat23_*
, Aug 23 2006 03:51 PM
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#5 Guest_hmt321_*
Posted 19 September 2006 - 12:38 PM
what size do you have?
also there is a learning curve to it. practice makes perfect.
You can buy a 5' cast net for about $22.00
do a google search there are a few videos available
here is onehttp://www.ausfish.com.au/castnet/
I was taught to put the edge of the net in my mouth to act as a 3rd hand, I know people that did not let go at the right time. with a large 10' net, you loose your balance and fall in the water, or loose teeth.
I still have all my teeth
also there is a learning curve to it. practice makes perfect.
You can buy a 5' cast net for about $22.00
do a google search there are a few videos available
here is onehttp://www.ausfish.com.au/castnet/
I was taught to put the edge of the net in my mouth to act as a 3rd hand, I know people that did not let go at the right time. with a large 10' net, you loose your balance and fall in the water, or loose teeth.
I still have all my teeth
#6 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 19 September 2006 - 06:46 PM
I was taught to put the edge of the net in my mouth to act as a 3rd hand, I know people that did not let go at the right time. with a large 10' net, you loose your balance and fall in the water, or loose teeth.
I still have all my teeth
So, you fell in the water, then
#9 Guest_bflowers_*
Posted 25 September 2006 - 12:23 PM
I had picked up one a few years ago and practiced in the backyard before I went to a stream to try it out. The one I had acted more like a gill net and quite a few fish were damaged in the process. Also quite a bit of my collecting is done in small creeks and streams under cover or quite a few underwater snags. I ended up spending most of my time retrieving the net and not many fish. Decided it wasn't worth my time and gave it away.
Bill Flowers
Bill Flowers
#10 Guest_Dan Johnson_*
Posted 27 September 2006 - 06:24 PM
I bought the video at this link:
http://www.justcastn...p?page=your_own
I previously developed my own throwing style, but the technique on this video is much better, especially with large, heavily weighted nets like I use now. The technique also doesn't involve using your teeth either, which is good in my opinion.
--Dan
http://www.justcastn...p?page=your_own
I previously developed my own throwing style, but the technique on this video is much better, especially with large, heavily weighted nets like I use now. The technique also doesn't involve using your teeth either, which is good in my opinion.
--Dan
#14 Guest_Keith C._*
Posted 27 April 2007 - 08:11 AM
I used to use cast nets a lot. They work best in creeks and ponds with flat bottoms with nothing to tangle them. A stick or rock will catch and roll all the fish out.
Cast nets are great at catching fast fish like shiners that avoid a regular seine. They are also good for catching larger chub and suckers for shovelhead bait. Small fish do sometimes get stuck in the mesh.
The weights can be dangerous to fishing partners. Back in the late eighties my little brother, Nick, walked up while my friend Frank was swinging one. Nick got a bunch of bruises across his forehead and I had to take him home.
Keith C.
Cast nets are great at catching fast fish like shiners that avoid a regular seine. They are also good for catching larger chub and suckers for shovelhead bait. Small fish do sometimes get stuck in the mesh.
The weights can be dangerous to fishing partners. Back in the late eighties my little brother, Nick, walked up while my friend Frank was swinging one. Nick got a bunch of bruises across his forehead and I had to take him home.
Keith C.
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