Throw/Cast nets
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Topic: Throw/Cast nets
Posted By: Transformations
Subject: Throw/Cast nets
Date Posted: 08 Mar 2010 at 11:14pm
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Hi All There have been many threads about various baitfish and methods of catching them. One thing that I havn`t seen mentioned is using a thrownet. From my experience it is the most effective shallow water method of catching livebaits. Is it a common practice which is just not mentioned or is it something that is not practiced/not permitted ? Appreciate any feedback as I am going to be wading the shallows soon with a net and dont want MFISH asking tough questions  Cheers ------------- We don't know what we don't need till we've got it |
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Posted By: smudge
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 6:08pm
| I have seen them used and they are effective, very difficult to use, I've tried and failed but those who know how make it look easy. I assume they are legal, better check it out! There is a booklet for recreational fishermen that list all the netting rules, mesh sizes etc. |
Posted By: coolbest
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 7:40pm
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Hi RealStew... funny that you mention cast nets - courier just delivered mine this morning! (bought from TM) I have done a bit of research - and according to the MoF website if you are after the common species of the bait fish (Pilchard, Piper or Yellow eyed mullet) the minimum mesh size is 25mm (1") (it does not specifically mention cast nets - but I'm assuming it falls under the drag net regulations). Will report back when had a chance to try it out in the field... Thanks, Nick
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Posted By: Transformations
Date Posted: 09 Mar 2010 at 10:44pm
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Thanks for the info, as far as learning to throw, the best is to follow the basic principles ie get the net to rotate (anti clockwise for right handed and clockwise for leftys ) this centrifugal action causes the net to "spread". Apart from that rule, find what is a comfortable action and if you think you are coming right dont listen to anyone who says you are doing it wrong. Also when hunting the bait, it is better to keep a low profile, be dead quiet and let them come to you. Good luck coolbest.
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Posted By: Wanda_Ra
Date Posted: 14 Mar 2010 at 1:12am
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Been using a cast net for a while now. i got the hang from these vids http://www.ausfish.com.au/castnet/ - http://www.ausfish.com.au/castnet/ - the second technigue using your elbow i find the best as you can do it even in water half up your chest once you get the hang of it. If you do a search on here Youtube there are loads of vids on how to do, but some are just downright complicated. If you can find a casting net with a draw string on the bottom its better as when you pull it it closes the bottom off and the fish dont fall out as they do with just the ones with lead-only on the bottom. ------------- If you think you are too small to make a difference,try sleeping with a mosquito in your tent. |