Cast Net Recommendations

Fitech EZ throw with ring

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7’ diameter. I didn’t even know they made 14’ nets. That would be a beast to throw

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7’ diameter. I didn’t even know they made 14’ nets.

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I have a 7' deep drop and it sucks to throw after the first 3.

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I have a 7' deep drop and it sucks to throw after the first 3.

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Get a 6' - you can throw it more times without getting tired too quickly.

I throw a 7' minimum. My go to is a 9 footer.

You guys that are having problems throwing bigger, heavier nets aren't doing it correctly. Start with the 9-10 foot net laid out and start from the horn. Gather 3 times into your dominant hand and then throw lead lines over your hand.

You barely have to put any effort into throwing it, as the centrifugal force and lead weights open the net for you. I can throw a 9' easier than I can throw a 7'. You swing the net more than you actually throw it. The only reason I have a 7' is because Texas has a max of 7' net and sometimes on Texoma i might be catching shad on the Texas side instead of the Oklahoma side. Oklahoma doesn't have a cast net size limit.

A guide buddy on Texoma that has to catch 500 shad per day, every single day showed me his method a few years ago. I fish 3-4 times a week and catch shad year round. My biggest net is a 9' taped net with 1.2 lbs per ft. that i use in the winter time when they're deep.

All of my nets are Fitec or Betts. Both good and I don't have a preference.

The Betts Old Salt is fine for every day use. I've gone through a dozen or more of these inexpensive nets. Never had a problem with them.

I also have two Bait Buster green nets that are larger and have heavier weights. I use those if the tide is ripping or if I'm in deeper water. They will wear you out to throw but they are great nets. Maybe a little above your price point.