catching your own bait

[Kiyakker]

Newt, Simon

What is a cast net? Do you use it on a rod?

Sounds interesting,

[Hungry Fisherman]

im guessing its one of those circular net weighted on the outside that you toss out making it open before hitting the water then it sinks trapping what ever may e swimming about under it then ya tug on a cord length making it close like a sack then ya drag it in thats just a guess probs aint that lol would like a linky for one

[Simon Everett]

HF - that is exactly what a cast net is - but as Newt has so valiantly pointed out, you have to be able to throw it (cast it) and this is better achieved from standing up!! So, it wouldn't work from the yak - but a steep to beach or off a rocky point it would. Better off a dinghy though. You see, I forget that others don't have access to a boat too!!

[Newt]

Cast net - pictures of doing it right and a toss that ain't gonna work so pretty good.

 

 

You hold a lanyard and after the (hopefully expanded) net sinks to the depth you want, you draw it back. The bottom closes when you start pulling it in.

 

The are great for catching bait and selective since you can easily release, unharmed, what you don't want to keep.

 

I use mine off the bow of the boat to catch shad for live or dead bait and on occasion, from shore.

 

In addition to being a great way to catch bait, the nets are fun to use and you never really know what you'll be pulling in.

[Hungry Fisherman]

looking at it it can be done in ayak just need to develop a technique like paddling

 

as you can get enuff energy into the throw by rotating ya torso etc

 

i want one now where can i get one here in the uk

[Newt]

I'm not sure there is a UK source for them. Shame too since the lead weights around the bottom make shipping a tad expensive. OTOH, they last just this side of forever.

 

Three places I know of that sell them and that will ship to the UK are

 

www.basspro.com

www.cabelas.com

www.memphisnet.net

 

If you get one, put in in a solution of fabric softner for 24 hours before using it. Make the solution about double the strength you would use for washing clothes.

 

I'd also strongly suggest one of these (BassPro has them for $10). They make casting a net quite a bit easier and from a yak, should be a huge help.

 

[Hungry Fisherman]

pricier that i expected lol and im taking the postage weight into acount lol

[Newt]

If you get a nylon one (as opposed to mono) it should last you for at least 20 years so figuring the cost that way makes it less painful. Sort of.

[Fodder]

Newt, how does the Net Master work...looks like there is a hole for a stick or something?!

 

[ 24. August 2005, 09:36 AM: Message edited by: Fodder ]

[Starvinmarvin]

Surely it's a hat with a candle holder so that you can catch bait at night