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Likeuhboss 06-28-2012 07:18 AM

Learning to throw a cast net
 
First of all, what's the best size to buy for a beginner?

Whats the easiest method to learning how to throw those bad boys?

Tia

fishfighter 06-28-2012 07:44 AM

low
 
start with a smaller one 4ft, practice in the yard where you cant hit anything or get tangled any where, maybe someone more "eliquent" than me can explain it better but, the key to successfully throwing a cast net i find is making it spin, if you learn to spin it when you throw it you will have good success in opening the net,

i hold my rope where it would come out of my hand freely when released, hold the net about halfway down, grab one spot in the weights with the same hand, then with your empty hand grab a spot in the weights about 1-1/2 to 2 foot away to where you can open the net some

MattW 06-28-2012 07:49 AM

Pause in the back swing and don't try to throw it too hard. Most people try to throw it too hard and it tacos every time. You just need to toss it for it to open correctly. Once you get the slight spinning action and the soft toss, you can throw one to the end of the rope and have it open every time.

fishfighter 06-28-2012 07:51 AM

you tube
 
you tube shows a couple different ways to do it

duck enticer 06-28-2012 08:11 AM

Spin wins! Like someone else said, start with a 3.5 footer or 4. You don't have to do anything creative to learn how to throw a 3.5-4 footer. Also, 3.5-4 means that is the radius of the net, really you get a 7-8' diameter with these nets.

I looked at a few demonstrations....This guy with the dragon tattoo throws just like me. This is how I would recommend throwing the net. By the way, he is throwing a 3.5-4' net, not a 6 footer.


Important notes to take from his demonstration:

The rope should be in small, tight loops. Long loops = snags and hang ups. The longer the loop on that rope the greater chance the cast net doesn't pay out right. Trust me.

Don't call the gulf of mexico the sea:*****:

Keywest18 06-28-2012 12:39 PM

i can throw my 8ft one better than my 5. i would say start with a 6. its not to big. plus after you practice with a smaller net youre gonna want a bigger net. so id rather practice with a big net and not waste money. there are tons of videos on youtube. just try different techniques and see what works for you. if youre ever in the lake charles area you can try my 8ft one

Salty 06-28-2012 12:43 PM

Somebody post the thread with pics of W and the cast net. ;) It helps to be taller than the diameter of the net you're tryin' to throw.

fishfighter 06-28-2012 03:49 PM

lol
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty (Post 454092)
Somebody post the thread with pics of W and the cast net. ;) It helps to be taller than the diameter of the net you're tryin' to throw.

this i have to see, i thought 3-1/2 was the smallest net they make??? Did he have to get a custom made net:grinpimp:

redaddiction 06-28-2012 04:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thegr8cody (Post 454087)
i can throw my 8ft one better than my 5. i would say start with a 6. its not to big. plus after you practice with a smaller net youre gonna want a bigger net. so id rather practice with a big net and not waste money. there are tons of videos on youtube. just try different techniques and see what works for you. if youre ever in the lake charles area you can try my 8ft one


I agree, Small nets are hard to throw in my opinion. 5-6 ft is not that big actually. I'd start with that.

Salty 06-28-2012 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fishfighter (Post 454194)
this i have to see, i thought 3-1/2 was the smallest net they make??? Did he have to get a custom made net:grinpimp:

He took the hoop off his landin' net and made one.

wishin i was fishin 06-28-2012 06:25 PM

i followed this guy and it works good for larger nets and you stay dry. takes a bit of practice.


fishfighter 06-28-2012 07:20 PM

Lo
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Salty (Post 454267)
He took the hoop off his landin' net and made one.

Holy cow that is funny

jcmaricle75 06-28-2012 07:56 PM

Learned samptin?


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