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I have had a lot of requests for this. This is not a how to but a visual to show the method. Post any suggestion or questions. I will me making a more detailed video soon with better angles and more slow motion. Enjoy!
How I Throw a Cast Net - Slow Motion Pancake
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I never could get the hang of throwing a cast net
How big is that one, what size,type do you reccomend for a begginer?
How big is that one, what size,type do you reccomend for a begginer?
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I am always in shallow areas with a max of 5ft depth so I use light nets. A good starting net would be a 4-5ft net with 1lb or less per foot. The net in the video is a 8ft net with .75lb per foot. These work great for shallow water.
If you are going to be mostly off a boat and getting bait from over 5ft depth then you would want a 1.5 lb per foot or heavier net.
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A different technique than mine but simpler. I'll give it a try from my pier. A more detailed video from a different angle would be great. Looking forward to it. Thanks for sharing.
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...in other words, you throw bananas.
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I always threw Taco's when I first got a cast net....in other words, you throw bananas.
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Throwing a cast net is very easy if shown right. I showed my wife in 30 minutes with out putting the lead line in your mouth. She throws a 10ft 9lbs and opens it up perfect. She will over time work up to a 10lb to 12lb. Just cut your grass get out in the yard and practice. I would like to see more people throwing a net, don't let it intimidate you stick with it. :thumbsup:
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I agree! Thanks Pier_Dude
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...in other words, you throw bananas.
FAT bananas, but mostly yeah...
:whistling::whistling:Jim
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Plantains!FAT bananas, but mostly yeah...
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Thanks Mondo! I am trying to make a few more while the action is still here. All I can see is birds flying south so im trying to squeeze out a few more videos this month. After that I will move onto a whole series about fixing the nets.
I have abused all 3 of my nets this season making videos so they all need minor repair. Should make for some useful videos. Glad you all like the videos!
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Sure makes it look easy...
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I haven't thrown a net in quite some time. I'm sure I'll be throwing some bananas myself while I knock off the rust.FAT bananas, but mostly yeah...
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Banana's (or Plantain's in Jim's case) still catch tons of bait! 99% of the time I will have to throw most of what I get back because its to much.I haven't thrown a net in quite some time. I'm sure I'll be throwing some bananas myself while I knock off the rust.
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Interesting. It's my first year tossing one, my friend roankeriver got me into it. I usually roll up the main line, grab about a foot down on the net, put my hand through the bottom putting they piece up over my left shoulder, right if your left handed. Swing of your hips and usually I get a good opening. I'd like to see another video of yours showing it
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Any time, if you are ever out at FT pickens during the week and I am out there I would be glad to assist you in how to throw.
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