Catching Your Own
Bait
Cast
Net Throwing is an ancient art that’s well worth mastering.
The best
nets and instructional videos can be found at the below locations.
Net size is indicated by radius
(example, a 10-foot net spans 20 feet across when thrown
properly).
A good
starter casting net size is 6 feet;
once you get comfortable with this,
you may find a
larger net more desirable.
If you’re after big baits like gizzard shad,
choose a
heavy net with a fairly large mesh size
this will sink faster, especially in current.
So
learn to "BYOB"
Bring Your Own Bait
Bait Cast Net Facts.
Coverage of cast nets in square feet.
6ft = 113.04 sq ft
7ft = 153.86 sq ft
8ft = 200.96 sq ft
9ft = 254.34 sq ft
10ft = 314.00 sq ft
12ft = 452.16 sq ft
An 8 foot bait net will cover about 75% more square feet than a 6 foot net.
If you
can throw a 6 ft bait net you can throw an 8 ft net and catch more bait.
Weight alone will not make a net perform better.
Design and construction of the net are equally important
Bait needs change during the year.
During the colder months, smaller baits and smaller mesh nets are often in order.
In Spring the largest shad possible is what we want to use.
We'll use a one inch mesh.
When the bait are holding in deeper water a heavy net is in order.
When bait are thick a lighter smaller net may be the choice.
Learn to reconize your needs and adapt.
Calusa
Fitec
Memphis/Champion
How
To Throw
A Cast Net Bait
Cast Net Basic Structure
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Swivel:
Metal loops or rings attached together, that turn at both ends.
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Hand line:
Rope which is attached to the swivel on one end, with the other
end attached to the caster's wrist.
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Horn:
Ring with an indentation around the center, where the top of the net
is tied.
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Lead Line:
Rope with sinkers attached on the outside
perimeter of the net to sink it.
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Brail Lines:
Lines attached to the swivel at one end and to the leadline at
the other. Their function is to close the net, thus trapping the bait.
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Net Body:
The mesh (bulk) of the net. comes in different sizes 1/4, 3/8, 1/2,
1inch etc.
Check your local laws to see what size mesh is legal in your area.
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