How to Throw a Cast Net

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Bait Bass Blufish Cast Catching Fish Fishing Marlin Net Netting Red Saltwater Snook Striped Strippers Tarpon Tuna
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Cast netting live bait is the most effective way to get the bait you need quickly and efficiently. Al discusses what makes a cast net work. All the characteristics of a quality cast net are reviewed so that you can decide what type of net would suit your particular needs.

Bait caught in a cast net are always healthy and lively. Al demonstrates his skills catching live bunker in the creeks and rivers around his homeport in Babylon, New York.

Boat handling and setting up for the throw is critical for success. Al discusses techniques that are effective and illustrates exactly what to do using high quality graphics.

Of course the most important part of cast netting is being able to throw the net properly. Through a series of sharp, super slow-motion sequences, Al covers all aspects of loading and throwing a cast net. Every motion of the hands, legs and body is discussed and shown in slow motion. Viewing this video and practicing your throwing technique will have you opening that perfect bait catching circle every time.

Setting up to throw from a boat is quite different from practicing in your yard. Choosing the best position from which to work and preparing the net are most important. To help the viewer, Al demonstrates some impressive live action throws on bait from his boat "Skimmer".

When you have mastered the art of cast netting and have loaded up on bait, keeping them healthy and lively for the day is most important. Al discusses some live-well configurations and demonstrates a step-by-step installation of a simple and effective system.

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How to Throw a Cast Net

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  • SNOOK SLAYER

    Some needs give him a few lessons dame.

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  • holy crap them shad ...

    holy crap them shad are huge
    the largest i've ever pulled in was like 3 finger width wide and about 8-9 in

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  • hey, i watched, ...

    hey, i watched, tried for a bit and got the hang of it! great job on this video, it helps a bunch. ps-im having trouble getting the leading edge of the net to spead nicely, any suggestions?

    By Foggitsy [Affiliate User] 1206572008 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • @jadet13: That ...

    @jadet13: That ain't no joke. Anyone who's cast netted fish in a river or lake (where it's allowed, that is) knows that you can get dinner for that whole week on a good day, as opposed to the 1 really good one and thousand "throw that pathetic thing back" sized fish you get from fishing with lures. Teach a man to fish, eh? Videos like this will feed a man, his wife, kids, and all extended family for a lifetime.

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  • the music is ...

    the music is hysterical but soothing. Kudos, Capt. Al.

    By BiggidyBieds [Affiliate User] 1203994852 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • thats not bait its ...

    thats not bait its a week worth of fish!

    By jadet13 [Affiliate User] 1201378357 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • bait hell ,you ...

    bait hell ,you could live off those fish,LOL

    By zeno57 [Affiliate User] 1199568754 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Oh yeah- PS- this ...

    Oh yeah- PS- this is a really awesome video.
    I would suggest it to anyone learning how to throw.

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  • One thing I ...

    One thing I disagree with about this video is the claim that people should start with an 8' net. I've taught a number of folks how to properly throw a caster and I can say for 100% certainty that starting off *smallest* is the best way to learn the basics and eventually make your throws perfect. In my opinion (me being just another random guy on the internet who has been throwing a cast net for a while) the best progression is 2' incraments' start at 4' then to 6' to 8' to 10'.

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  • 10' net can be ...

    10' net can be thrown without the teeth, without getting too wet. Check out my Top Gun Striper Video, at about :30. Not Knocking on the captain's style, but without rain gear, you're a wet puppy if you have to throw multiple times back to back. Not to mention frozen if it's cold. Putting the net in the mouth is a bad idea too. Around here sometimes the bait is in nasty water (poop).

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  • Not true at all. ...

    Not true at all. You can open a 12' net by slinging it between your legs if you know what you're doing. All you're doing is making an outward motion.

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  • It's MOMMA BITCH ...

    It's MOMMA BITCH LEARN to SPELL! but yeah in her ass.

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  • dickmex

    dickmex

    By icetrout [Affiliate User] 1188835742 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • Wow upmex! Im blown ...

    Wow upmex! Im blown away by your huge and advanced vocabulary... Hope you didnt get a headace.

    By Morelia83 [Affiliate User] 1186314109 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • in your mama ass

    in your mama ass

    By upmex [Affiliate User] 1185740474 Reply Spam Moderate Up Moderate Down
  • F**k that F**king ...

    F**k that F**king cast net S**t

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