Throwing a net in the pass

dantheman1 · 06-26-2012, 09:03 PM

Alright so I need some help on throwing a net on bait in the pass. Ive got a 14ft. 3/8 mesh net, but having some trouble on figuring out how far to let it sink. Its like I'll throw right on top of them just to pull in nothing. Do I need more weight, hand-line? Or should I pull it in pretty much right when it hits the water. I see charter guys do it all the time...have no idea what Im doing wrong.

minkmaster · 06-26-2012, 09:11 PM

I'm not being a smartie but are you seeing the school of batfish?

Fish-n-Fur · 06-26-2012, 09:13 PM

don't know how deep of water you're throwing in, but you may need more weight crimpted on the bottom. PLUS...make sure you're wearin' an AL hat for good luck!

ROLL TIDE !

Brett · 06-26-2012, 09:18 PM

You need a net with 1.5# per foot so it will sink fast.

dantheman1 · 06-26-2012, 09:24 PM

Yes I see the bait fish...thats why i said Ill throw on top of them. Like throwing on cigs, threadfin etc. by the buoys. As far as wearing an 'AL' hat...I'd rather take a shower at penn st. then root for AL!! Anyways, dang I was hoping I wouldn't have to add weight. That nets already a beast to throw!

bigrick · 06-26-2012, 09:25 PM

Most nets are made to throw in shallow water. Without a bunch of weight the bait will swim rite under it.

dantheman1 · 06-26-2012, 09:26 PM

'You need a net with 1.5# per foot so it will sink fast.'

As in 1.5lb? My thing is you don't let it sink to the bottom right?

dantheman1 · 06-26-2012, 09:28 PM

Oh ive seen them swim right out. Ive also seen big charter boats roll up to a buoy make one throw and head out with a live well full. Just trying to eliminate standing there chunking a sabiki for an hour.

Dynamic · 06-26-2012, 11:41 PM

It is TOUGH!!! I throw a big net. 12' 1/2" mesh and 1.5lbs per foot!! This thing is about 20lbs if you include the mono. It was killer for catching ballyhoo in the keys but those cigs are FAST!! I've never been able to catch any cigs in a cast nest. I asked the bait boat guy one time how to do it and he wouldn't tell me!! Anyway. I know this isn't much help but I just wanted to let you know it's very hard......BTW Id still like to know what type of net and how heavy people use to SUCCESFULLY catch bait it the pass??

jjam · 06-27-2012, 12:37 AM

This is a great post, curious minds want to know and bait boat guy wouldn't give up the goods. Me thinks bait guy didn't want to discourage you with his technique or just to tired to speak..lol

I observed a bait boat several years at the Mass while we were sabiki dropping and a very large fellow tossed a massive net filling up his live well with one throw.

The loud noise of the massive net lead when landing over the gunnel walls and onto the deck was enough for me not to even consider this way of catching bait in the pass.

The question still goes unanswered, "Does the net reach the bottom in 30-60ft of water"?

Seriously, I believe running the beach on second sandbar would be worth a try if I were throwing a net.

Jimmy

06-26-2012, 09:03 PM	#1
dantheman1 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	Throwing a net in the pass Alright so I need some help on throwing a net on bait in the pass. Ive got a 14ft. 3/8 mesh net, but having some trouble on figuring out how far to let it sink. Its like I'll throw right on top of them just to pull in nothing. Do I need more weight, hand-line? Or should I pull it in pretty much right when it hits the water. I see charter guys do it all the time...have no idea what Im doing wrong.

06-26-2012, 09:25 PM	#6
bigrick Mines Bigger Sailfish Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Fort Walton Beach Posts: 2,098	Most nets are made to throw in shallow water. Without a bunch of weight the bait will swim rite under it. __________________ 2004 14' Superior Yachts skiff(under constuction) 2002 236 Key Largo w/2011 200 optimax(FOR SALE) 2008 225 Key West W/A w/ 200 Etech

06-26-2012, 11:41 PM	#9
Dynamic Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 303	It is TOUGH!!! I throw a big net. 12' 1/2" mesh and 1.5lbs per foot!! This thing is about 20lbs if you include the mono. It was killer for catching ballyhoo in the keys but those cigs are FAST!! I've never been able to catch any cigs in a cast nest. I asked the bait boat guy one time how to do it and he wouldn't tell me!! Anyway. I know this isn't much help but I just wanted to let you know it's very hard......BTW Id still like to know what type of net and how heavy people use to SUCCESFULLY catch bait it the pass?? __________________ Let 'Em Fly!!! 1995 25' Contender "Salt Drenched" 1984 16' Dolphin Backcountry "Lucky Lady" 1987 26' Boca Grande "Fever Reliever lll"

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06-26-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
minkmaster Senior Member Snapper Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jefferson County, MO Posts: 490	I'm not being a smartie but are you seeing the school of batfish?

06-26-2012, 09:13 PM	#3
Fish-n-Fur Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 395	don't know how deep of water you're throwing in, but you may need more weight crimpted on the bottom. PLUS...make sure you're wearin' an AL hat for good luck! ROLL TIDE !

06-26-2012, 09:18 PM	#4
Brett junior member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Pace Posts: 51	You need a net with 1.5# per foot so it will sink fast.

06-26-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
dantheman1 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	Yes I see the bait fish...thats why i said Ill throw on top of them. Like throwing on cigs, threadfin etc. by the buoys. As far as wearing an 'AL' hat...I'd rather take a shower at penn st. then root for AL!! Anyways, dang I was hoping I wouldn't have to add weight. That nets already a beast to throw!

06-26-2012, 09:26 PM	#7
dantheman1 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	'You need a net with 1.5# per foot so it will sink fast.' As in 1.5lb? My thing is you don't let it sink to the bottom right?

06-26-2012, 09:28 PM	#8
dantheman1 Senior Member Trigger Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 253	Oh ive seen them swim right out. Ive also seen big charter boats roll up to a buoy make one throw and head out with a live well full. Just trying to eliminate standing there chunking a sabiki for an hour.

06-27-2012, 12:37 AM	#10
jjam Senior Member Sailfish Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 1,736	This is a great post, curious minds want to know and bait boat guy wouldn't give up the goods. Me thinks bait guy didn't want to discourage you with his technique or just to tired to speak..lol I observed a bait boat several years at the Mass while we were sabiki dropping and a very large fellow tossed a massive net filling up his live well with one throw. The loud noise of the massive net lead when landing over the gunnel walls and onto the deck was enough for me not to even consider this way of catching bait in the pass. The question still goes unanswered, "Does the net reach the bottom in 30-60ft of water"? Seriously, I believe running the beach on second sandbar would be worth a try if I were throwing a net. Jimmy

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