Cast Net Instructions /Old School Method/Team Old School

Ash, Let me know what is going on down there. What are you catching, what bait are you using? I have also taught my son to throw a net, he has been doing it for 3 years now, and he is 10. I'm getting old and cranky, so I need him to take over some of the hard work!

Mike

yeah it does. but it works for the smaller nets aswell.
im 14, but ive been casting for 8 years now.
so ive basically mastered the technique and i can use it from 6 footers to 14 footers.
thanks for the comments back i wasnt sure u were going to comment me back
cheers - ash

Ash, Cool, I think I got it. That sounds like it might work better for a bigger net, since more of the lead is over your elbow.
I'll give it a try. Thanks,
Mike

yes, thats correct. im sorry i cannot put a video of me casting at the moment as i havent got my computer im using a dfferent one to which has got my videos on it.
i am doing all the same things as u r. but just intead of a pinch of lead over ur elbow i put half of the lead and grab the inside.
i am sorry again if u do not get it.
i will post a message next when i get my computer back
thanks - ash

That sounds similar to my way, but you are putting more lead over your elbow right? I'm not sure I totally understand, can you make a video, or maybe a step by step? This way works pretty easily, but it is hard to use with nets 12 foot and up. With bigger nets I prefer the Cuban style. Thanks for your comment. Mike

hey mate, i like ur technique of casting and its about time that someone actually knows how to throw a net on utube:)
i live in far north queensland and of corse you just have to know how to cast.
i again have a different technique.
i grab it a half way then i seperate the lead sinckers at half way. i put half over my elbow and grab the inside line. i like the way that u presented this technique
please write back to me saying wat u think about mine
thanks.

I guess this must be 12 feets nets,I'm using 14 feets nets,anyway you are good caster!!

Crikey, i didnt think throwing out a cast net was so complicated.
But great video anyways, easy to follow instructions and good quality.

Chesapeake; EELS,SPOT
New York; CLAMS, BUNKER
Montauk; BUNKER, EELS, SMALL MACKREL.

West Coast Ballyhoo 12"

nah it works for the big nets too but when you put it between your teeth you have to split the net in half then throw

the easyst way iv found so far is the way i was taught... puting the weights between my teeth but i think that only works for small nets

oh yeah and what westcoast net series has lead weight not plastic-coated steel.

whats the best live bait to catch stripers

Wow thanks! I used to use the same throw 2 years ago but I tried yesterday for the first time since and forgot how to throw it. Thanks to this video I remember now.

Yeah I'm throwing an 11 footer with 1.6 lbs per foot, it's a bear, but I'm going to check out cuban style.

Thanks for the help

This removed 1/3rd of the weight, and it still opens great, without killing me. Just get the pruners as close to the lead line as possible without cutting it, then spread the lead weight apart. Just make sure your net has lead weights, some West coast nets have plastic-coated steel. And DON"T CUT YOURSELF! Also Big PVC pipe Ratchet cutters work too.

Hope this helps,
Mike

At a pound and a half per foot,(a good net), A 10 footer is about the max. At one pound per foot,(a cheap net) A 14 footer is about max. If you are throwing a good 12 footer, this method will hurt you. When I use a 12 footer, I always use the Cuban style. 10 and below, I use the Old school Style. 1 cool trick: I have a 12 foot West Coast Ballyhoo net, it has super high quality netting and rigging, but HEAVY as HELL! It's heavier than I need, so I used big pruners to cut off every 3rd weight!

How big of a net can you throw this way?

I use my teeth, lol

I'll do it soon.

hey man i saw your discussion with matthewsanchez and would like to say that it would be awesone if you would make a video on how you repair your cast nets because mine get torn all the time

nice throwing! i never threw anything bigger than a 5' net

Lay me down, By my old band- Mama Tribe.

Mike

What song is that?