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What size cast net should I buy?
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:15 pm
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:15 pm
I have a 4' net with 3/8" mesh now, but I am looking to get something a little bigger. It'll mostly be used in the surf for mullet and shrimp. Probably go after some pogeys from the boat as well.
What size net should I buy? I've emailed the people at Barracuda and they recommended a 10' 1/2" net. How much harder is it to throw a 10' vs an 8', especially standing in water in the surf?
I think 1/2" mesh is reasonable, if shrimp are getting out, I still have the 4' net with 3/8" mesh.
What does the OB use?
What size net should I buy? I've emailed the people at Barracuda and they recommended a 10' 1/2" net. How much harder is it to throw a 10' vs an 8', especially standing in water in the surf?
I think 1/2" mesh is reasonable, if shrimp are getting out, I still have the 4' net with 3/8" mesh.
What does the OB use?
This post was edited on 8/8/18 at 12:17 pm
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Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:21 pm to DownSouthDave
I have a 6 that catches the shite out of shrimp in the surf
I'm not the best caster, but I couldn't imagine trying a 10' out theree
I'm not the best caster, but I couldn't imagine trying a 10' out theree
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:23 pm to Geaux23
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I couldn't imagine trying a 10' out there
That's kind of my first thought, that's a lot of net, not to mention the extra weight.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:31 pm to DownSouthDave
I like an Old Salt 8 footer, just depends on what you’re wanting to do. I use mine for mostly shrimping behind the weirs
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:41 pm to PolyPusher86
I throw a 9' and occasionally a 10' better be in good shape if your looking to hump that thing out there more 15 times
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:50 pm to NCdawgfan34
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be in good shape if your looking to hump that thing out there more 15 times
Looks like another vote for the 8'
Looking at LDWF rules and regs, a recreational cast net needs to be <8'-6". Is there another license I should have to throw a bigger one?
Posted on 8/8/18 at 12:56 pm to DownSouthDave
A 6' net is more than enough in my opinion. The extra size and weight of anything bigger doesn't justify any greater catch ratio to me.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:32 pm to Clyde Tipton
dont skimp and buy the cheaper net -it usually has less weights and will not go down as fast thus less stuff in net
Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:35 pm to saray
The 4' feels super small, I don't want to jump up to a 6' and still want more.
The Barracuda brand is pretty new, but seems to already have a good following, plus a limited lifetime warranty.
They recommended the pro series, which has 1.4lb/ft.
The Barracuda brand is pretty new, but seems to already have a good following, plus a limited lifetime warranty.
They recommended the pro series, which has 1.4lb/ft.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 1:49 pm to DownSouthDave
Six is easy throwing, all day. I throw an 8, but I want to hit them hard when they are running. It can wear you out if they aren't running, however.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:06 pm to DownSouthDave
Just to make sure we’re all on the same page...your 4’ net is 4’ in radius. If they’re recommending a 10.5’, that’s 21’ across.
I don’t know how you throw, but I don’t think you’re gonna be opening that big net up with the coonass technique of grabbing it 1/2 way up putting a few weights in the same hand and throwing it.
A 6’ should be fine. It covers 113 sq ft compared to 50 sq ft with a 4’.
I don’t know how you throw, but I don’t think you’re gonna be opening that big net up with the coonass technique of grabbing it 1/2 way up putting a few weights in the same hand and throwing it.
A 6’ should be fine. It covers 113 sq ft compared to 50 sq ft with a 4’.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:10 pm to DownSouthDave
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What size cast net should I buy?
I'll buy whatever that girl is selling.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:11 pm to REB BEER
They were recommending a 10' net with 1/2" mesh.
Right, my 4' net opens up to 8' across.
The videos i have seen of people throwing 10' nets, they triple loaded it. 1/2 on your shoulder, 1/4 hanging and 1/4 in your off hand.
It looked like a little but more than I would want to do every throw. It doesn't look like you need to do that with an 8'net.
Right, my 4' net opens up to 8' across.
The videos i have seen of people throwing 10' nets, they triple loaded it. 1/2 on your shoulder, 1/4 hanging and 1/4 in your off hand.
It looked like a little but more than I would want to do every throw. It doesn't look like you need to do that with an 8'net.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:18 pm to DownSouthDave
Call Tim Wade and tell him what you plan to do with the net and he will make a net just for you. He builds some of the best nets you can find and has great customer service.
Tim Wade
206 Pine Street
West Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9537 (Work)
(321) 508-2836 (Cell)
Tim Wade
206 Pine Street
West Melbourne, FL 32904
(321) 729-9537 (Work)
(321) 508-2836 (Cell)
Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:52 pm to DownSouthDave
I use a 6' net for bait from the boat. It's just easier to deal with on a boat. Faster to throw.
From the surf I would consider a little bigger net.. maybe a 7' to 10' net depending on your throwing ability. Typically from the surf you are making trips back and forth to dump out your catch. You would be more efficient with a bigger net in these situations but it also weighs more to walk back and forth that many times.
From the surf I would consider a little bigger net.. maybe a 7' to 10' net depending on your throwing ability. Typically from the surf you are making trips back and forth to dump out your catch. You would be more efficient with a bigger net in these situations but it also weighs more to walk back and forth that many times.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 2:55 pm to DownSouthDave
Gotcha. I guess I read it wrong.
I wish I could throw like the Asian ladies at the locks at Rockefeller. It looks like they just ball the net up and throw it. And it opens every time.
I wish I could throw like the Asian ladies at the locks at Rockefeller. It looks like they just ball the net up and throw it. And it opens every time.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:00 pm to DownSouthDave
I throw a 10’ off the boat. You need that extra height to get the big net to open.
Waist deep in the surf with a 10’ would be impossible since half of the net is below your waist.
You could throw a 6’ with ease from thigh deep water.
Waist deep in the surf with a 10’ would be impossible since half of the net is below your waist.
You could throw a 6’ with ease from thigh deep water.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 3:48 pm to Hog Zealot
Hog is right 9 and 10 I throw from boat no way in surf. Forgot you were asking about surf. I would say 6' is fine.
Posted on 8/8/18 at 6:50 pm to DownSouthDave
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