Learning to throw a cast net

[Likeuhboss]

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]

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]

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]

you tube shows a couple different ways to do it

[duck enticer]

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.

HOW TO THROW A 6ft CAST NET - YouTube

HOW TO THROW A 6ft CAST NET - YouTube

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]

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]

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]

Originally Posted by Salty

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

[redaddiction]

Originally Posted by thegr8cody

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]

Originally Posted by fishfighter

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

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

[wishin i was fishin]

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

How to throw a cast net - YouTube

How to throw a cast net - YouTube

[fishfighter]

Originally Posted by Salty

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

Holy cow that is funny

[jcmaricle75]

Learned samptin?