Castnet Question

Pelagic Tigress · 10-26-2008, 09:22 PM

We recently purchases a used castnet that has red tape all around the weights. Is there some reason the red tape is on there; any advantage to leaving it there?

Don't want to remove it if it provides some advantage.

specslayer · 10-26-2008, 09:24 PM

probably so if you use it one aboat the weights dont make as much noise when you empty it out out it down...but thats just my guess

HIKE · 10-26-2008, 09:35 PM

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specslayer (10/26/2008)probably so if you use it one aboat the weights dont make as much noise when you empty it out out it down...but thats just my guess

it probably wont scuff it up as bad either

Knockdown · 10-31-2008, 04:15 PM

When on the east coast, we put duct tape around the perimeter to allow for maximum spread when shrimp casting in deepwater.

Mullethead · 10-31-2008, 08:02 PM

Ditto what he said

In LA I saw people put tape around the lead line when casting for shrimp, to spread the net out as it sinks.

Use to get some realnice ones in Oak Harbor,Slidell - 10 to 12 count.

It does slow down the sink rate, if you are going for small fish, finger mullet or bull minows- go ahead and remove it

John B. · 10-31-2008, 08:59 PM

i dye the bottom 4 inches of my nets red, so when i throw on a big ball of cigar minnows, they will ball up in the center of the net... this way i don't have a bunch try and run under the net before it hits the bottom.

Pelagic Tigress · 10-31-2008, 09:24 PM

Thanks guys. I figured there was a good reason for it if someone took the time to do it. Always appreciate your advice.

10-26-2008, 09:22 PM	#1
Pelagic Tigress Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Madison, MS / Perdido Key, FL Posts: 91	Castnet Question We recently purchases a used castnet that has red tape all around the weights. Is there some reason the red tape is on there; any advantage to leaving it there? Don't want to remove it if it provides some advantage.

10-26-2008, 09:24 PM	#2
specslayer Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GULF BREEZE Posts: 931	RE: Castnet Question probably so if you use it one aboat the weights dont make as much noise when you empty it out out it down...but thats just my guess

10-31-2008, 04:15 PM	#4
Knockdown Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 32	RE: Castnet Question When on the east coast, we put duct tape around the perimeter to allow for maximum spread when shrimp casting in deepwater.

10-31-2008, 08:02 PM	#5
Mullethead Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 502	RE: Castnet Question Ditto what he said In LA I saw people put tape around the lead line when casting for shrimp, to spread the net out as it sinks. Use to get some realnice ones in Oak Harbor,Slidell - 10 to 12 count. It does slow down the sink rate, if you are going for small fish, finger mullet or bull minows- go ahead and remove it

10-31-2008, 08:59 PM	#6
John B. bluefish killer White Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: pensacola, fl Posts: 3,985	RE: Castnet Question i dye the bottom 4 inches of my nets red, so when i throw on a big ball of cigar minnows, they will ball up in the center of the net... this way i don't have a bunch try and run under the net before it hits the bottom. __________________ Hot Spots Bait & Tackle http://www.hotspotstackle.com/

10-31-2008, 09:24 PM	#7
Pelagic Tigress Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Madison, MS / Perdido Key, FL Posts: 91	RE: Castnet Question Thanks guys. I figured there was a good reason for it if someone took the time to do it. Always appreciate your advice.

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