Hello, like someone mentioned this video is a few years old. I don't know if you will see this comment, but this is the best cast net tutorial I've seen, and i watched several vids. Thanks a bunch
I know this video is a couple of years old, but if you still come back to read the comments once in a while I wanted to let you know that I've been throwing a cast net for about 15 years, with the old net in mouth, tossing net over the shoulder & getting all wet technique. I've watched 10 -12 different videos by different people, and out of all the ones I've seen yours are the simplest, easiest, & best. Always hated putting it in my teeth & getting soaking wet, thank you very much. Liked both your videos & subscribed.
Simplicity makes life fun. I just bought a cast net and glad I stopped by to watch you make it look easier than some super technical ways I saw some other folks did it.
Dude, I gotta tell you. I have been struggling with a net for years, literally years of half moons and bananas. Watched this video three times, went out in the yard and fourth cast... pancake. Thought I just got lucky so I loaded up and... pancake. Tried long toss... pancake. Tried short toss at my feet... pancake. I am sold on your method. Thanks for the video. Now to go get some shrimp... Looking forward to trying this method on my 12 ft net...
Very kind comment and exactly what I want to hear. Glad its helping you! Let me know how it works with your 12ft. You might have to load a little more with the extra lead and net.
I've been messing with my net for ten years and never got the hang of it. I've tried a half dozen techniques(which is part of the problem) and finally found yours which is perfect for my smaller net(6ft). I just spent 20min.practicing and ended with 5 straight bait catching circles (eggs really) so tomorrow I take it to the water. thanks
I will tell you I was the same way and I was only trying to throw 4ft net, never really was able to open it fully every time I found a video a month ago, I'm now able to throw a 10ft net and opens fully every time. All the videos I have ever watched are about technique, the one I found a month ago is the most simple you dont have to have technique you just toss it.. most important is how its held. This guys way is about technique...
Thank you thank you for this vid. I bought a 5 ft cast net to save money on bait. Epic fail watching the other vids. I almost bought the perfect cast net disc until I came a across your vid. Now I throw perfect from the kayak 90% of the time. Thanks again, your vid is off the reel👊🏽
I just watched this video. I wrote down the sequence, and the first throw on the big net, it was "close, far, close", then the second throw, "far, close, close". Your hand movements are fast in the second throw, or im just slow :). Great video either way. Thank you brother.
This actually WORKS !!! I've tried quite a few methods, but nothing worked so far. Mind you, I practiced each of those methods tens of time. Succeed maybe 1 or 2 times... I tried Alex's method and success right from the 1st try, and 2nd, and 3rd. Unbelievable! Much appreciated your instruction, Alex!
Question. At 7:20 he grabs one lead line and puts it in his rt. hand. Then he grabs one far one and then one near one. At 5:01 he grabs the NEAR one and then the far one. Both net throws made a reasonable circle when it landed. Which method is the best? I've tried it both ways and I'm still doing something wrong. Which is best? The near one then the far one or far one and then the near one?
I usually start with near. I realize I did it both ways in this video and it actually won't affect the throw either way. You are still grabbing the same amount of net. It shouldn't matter on the throw though - I've done it both ways with success. Hope it pulls through for you! - Let me know if you have other questions.
I recently bought an 8ft Ultra Spreader (like yours). I get full circle flat spreads with my 4 and 6 foot nets but have had a devil of a time spreading the 8ft. I've tried so many techniques that wouldn't work for me. I'm 80 years old and very thin so strength isn't my strong point. Your way did it for me. After 3 or 4 practice tries I'm throwing consistent pancakes with it now. Thanks loads.
Alex, thanks for this awesome instruction video! My son and I bought a small net and boy did we struggle trying to throw it! LOL Looking forward to catching some bait next time we go Kayak fishing!
Alex, I am 60 disabled and own a boat, your method was very helpful, many different techniques on U tube, right hand left hand etc what is important is the tech that works for me and your did work for me, I have a 5, 6, 8 regular and 8 foot custom net...thanks!
This was really helpful!! I watched this today before going out to net cast for the first time. I have a 5 foot net. I had fish on my first cast! It really was a lot of fun too. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
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I have been throwing a 6ft net for over twenty years. I set up almost like you do but I catch the near line twice. I've never had a problem. Next time I'm going to try your way.
I am confused. Nobody noticed a contradiction? At the 5:05 video you say: grab the close line first, the father line next. At 7:22 video you say vice versa: fold the far line first, then do the close line. Which one is correct?
Several comments have picked up on this. Sorry for not being clear but it actually wont matter which you do - which I failed to specify. Try both and see which works best for you and let me know!
One of the best instructors and using much simpler methods than others. Two points: 1. It would be better if your camera were a little further back so I can see ALL the lead line. 2.. Using the "like a frisbee throw" is confusing. 99% of frisbee throwing is an underhanded, palm up, from the chest out, throw. You are referring to the outside, palm down long distance frisbee throw done only by serious frisbee throwers. This is confusing to the audience. Otherwise, one of the best instructions I've seen.
Are you doing anything special with your left hand or just letting going at the same time you throw it? I've seen other videos saying to hold it until you feel it and then let go.
at the start of the 6 ft you grabbed a weight then close then far but for the long throw you grabbed a weight then far then close was that a mistake or is that the way to load it for the far throw
Great video helps me a lot. But i have a question.when u bring the lead line up the 2nd time. Sometimes the lead will be behind the net sometimes in front. Does it matter where they are
I'm not 100% sure what your asking specifically here so I'll guess what your asking and try to answer. As long as the lead isn't interfering with the main part of the net coming out of your hand you should be fine.
Hey thanks for showing me how to throw that for footer I'm kind of new at shrimping in Florida everybody show me different ways you got the best way of throwing a net nice and easy thanks
Thanks a lot Alex . 👍👍 A very good instructions & the best method ever seen . How about the 10 or 12 feet's ones , is it the same method or some little difference ? Specially in the rest of the holded net part ?? 🤔🤔 ⚘⚘⚘ Best Regards & Warm Wishes From Kuwait/ M.East Yaqoob Kareem
You can potentially use this with a 10 foot net but I wouldn't recommend it. There are some other better methods for very large nets like these that I dont have much experience with. Unless your netting commercially or for food purposes you dont usually need a 10 ft+ net. Sorry I can't be more help in that regard. I've never needed a net that large so I never learned it.
You can do both - depending on what you are trying to catch. Most bait fish like Shad, Herring, Pilchards and other silver sided baitfish can't really be chummed. They are either sight casted to, caught in waters where they are known to be, or marked on a depth finder and then caught that way. Fish like sunfish, bluegill, and shiners can be attracted in with bread and other chums. This is a short list of course but an example none-the-less.
A technique I learned from another video which was very helpful was to get a bath towel hold a corner in right and left hand and toss it on a bed with a spin making it land flat. This helped me get the proper motion with my toss.
I think your method is good. However, one time you say to take the line closet to your body first and then you say take the line furthest from you first.....which is correct? Thank you
@@AnglingWithAlex I get the technique, but I get confused close or far, and how many times so was paying close attention. At 4:50, "gonna grab closet, then far - then make bundle " 7:25, you say "far one in hand, close one in hand, then make bundle " Which is it?
@@chrisntab Ah I think I see what you are saying. It actually doesn't matter the order for this part. You can do either of these 2 thing for example: 1. Close 2. Far 3. Bundle of Close or 1. Far 2. Close 3. Bundle of Close. Sorry if that was confusing. Either method will work exactly the same. Hope that helps!
I noticed that in one throw you grab the front lead first then the back lead. Then in another section, you do the opposite and wondering if the order really makes a difference?
Sir, please, show, the, video of catching mullet fishing in net, because I have 6feet, net, but I don't know how to catch mullet fishing, give me some idea.
I had a net I couldn't throw. Did you method and still couldn't throw it. I looked at the guy lines and they were all jumbled up when the net was hanging straight. Pulled the guy lines tight and squeezed the net had so they had tension on them. Then followed the instructions. I watched a lot of videos, Everyone says to make sure the lines aren't tangled but not say to make them hang straight.
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Hello, like someone mentioned this video is a few years old. I don't know if you will see this comment, but this is the best cast net tutorial I've seen, and i watched several vids. Thanks a bunch
BRUH, where have you been all my life? Awesome Tutorial!
I’ve struggled for years, using the method of looping portions of the net in your hand. Your method is the first that has worked for me. Thank you.
I know this video is a couple of years old, but if you still come back to read the comments once in a while I wanted to let you know that I've been throwing a cast net for about 15 years, with the old net in mouth, tossing net over the shoulder & getting all wet technique.
I've watched 10 -12 different videos by different people, and out of all the ones I've seen yours are the simplest, easiest, & best.
Always hated putting it in my teeth & getting soaking wet, thank you very much. Liked both your videos & subscribed.
Simplicity makes life fun. I just bought a cast net and glad I stopped by to watch you make it look easier than some super technical ways I saw some other folks did it.
Dude, I gotta tell you. I have been struggling with a net for years, literally years of half moons and bananas. Watched this video three times, went out in the yard and fourth cast... pancake. Thought I just got lucky so I loaded up and... pancake. Tried long toss... pancake. Tried short toss at my feet... pancake. I am sold on your method. Thanks for the video. Now to go get some shrimp...
Looking forward to trying this method on my 12 ft net...
Very kind comment and exactly what I want to hear. Glad its helping you! Let me know how it works with your 12ft. You might have to load a little more with the extra lead and net.
Same thing for me. I now love using nets now.
I've watched all the vids, couldn't get net to open, until watching your video, thanks, heading to Sebastian inlet Thanksgiving day.
One of the best tutorials I've seen yet. Thanks!
Hey buddy. Thank-you so much. Tried numerous times with no luck . Your way .....I haven't missed . Thanks again !!!!
I've been struggling with my six ft. net throwing from my boat. I'll try this method. Thanks.
Your the only one I've seen explain adjusting the length for different distances! Thanx!
Used the method last night and ended up with a bucket of finger mullet. Flawless man
I have tried some of the terrible ways shown on YT. Yours totally changed what I thought of using castnet fishing.
I now have fun with them. 👍
Keep having fun! It's my favorite!
thank you fishing jesus, I must have watched a dozen videos and this is the first one that even sort of sense or worked
I watched a few videos and I wasnt grasping it. your video was the best and most descriptive and I picked it right up . thank you !
I've been messing with my net for ten years and never got the hang of it. I've tried a half dozen techniques(which is part of the problem) and finally found yours which is perfect for my smaller net(6ft). I just spent 20min.practicing and ended with 5 straight bait catching circles (eggs really) so tomorrow I take it to the water. thanks
The pleasure is mine! Go get 'em!
I will tell you I was the same way and I was only trying to throw 4ft net, never really was able to open it fully every time
I found a video a month ago, I'm now able to throw a 10ft net and opens fully every time. All the videos I have ever watched are about technique, the one I found a month ago is the most simple you dont have to have technique you just toss it.. most important is how its held. This guys way is about technique...
Check out reelreports page I'll guarantee you'll get any net open fully every time!
You taught me how to in 5 minutes. Ive never casted one before thank you
Of all the videos on casting a cast net this one was the best at teaching me the most effective way. Thank you so much for your time and expertise.
Thank you Dennis!
Thank you thank you for this vid. I bought a 5 ft cast net to save money on bait. Epic fail watching the other vids. I almost bought the perfect cast net disc until I came a across your vid. Now I throw perfect from the kayak 90% of the time. Thanks again, your vid is off the reel👊🏽
I can't thank you enough. Out of all the videos that is best explained and easiest way and pancaking video I've watched. You sir rock!
I just watched this video. I wrote down the sequence, and the first throw on the big net, it was "close, far, close", then the second throw, "far, close, close". Your hand movements are fast in the second throw, or im just slow :). Great video either way. Thank you brother.
Your technic of throwing cast net is excellent. It is so easy to learn. Thank you.
WOW!! Best I have ever done. Your technique is the best I ever used- Thank you!!!😊
This actually WORKS !!! I've tried quite a few methods, but nothing worked so far. Mind you, I practiced each of those methods tens of time. Succeed maybe 1 or 2 times... I tried Alex's method and success right from the 1st try, and 2nd, and 3rd. Unbelievable! Much appreciated your instruction, Alex!
Comment made my day! Thanks Richard - tight lines.
Same results for me, too.... simple method, easy to load, easy to throw...
@@drbankston That's what I'm talking about! Very kind words my friend!
Question. At 7:20 he grabs one lead line and puts it in his rt. hand. Then he grabs one far one and then one near one. At 5:01 he grabs the NEAR one and then the far one. Both net throws made a reasonable circle when it landed. Which method is the best? I've tried it both ways and I'm still doing something wrong. Which is best? The near one then the far one or far one and then the near one?
I usually start with near. I realize I did it both ways in this video and it actually won't affect the throw either way. You are still grabbing the same amount of net. It shouldn't matter on the throw though - I've done it both ways with success. Hope it pulls through for you! - Let me know if you have other questions.
One method works great for some, others, not so well.
This video works for me. Perfect circle every time.
I recently bought an 8ft Ultra Spreader (like yours). I get full circle flat spreads with my 4 and 6 foot nets but have had a devil of a time spreading the 8ft. I've tried so many techniques that wouldn't work for me. I'm 80 years old and very thin so strength isn't my strong point. Your way did it for me. After 3 or 4 practice tries I'm throwing consistent pancakes with it now. Thanks loads.
Thanks for keeping it short and sweet! You make it look simple. I'm ready to buy a seine net!!
Great video. So many people insist on making it complicated.
Alex, thanks for this awesome instruction video! My son and I bought a small net and boy did we struggle trying to throw it! LOL Looking forward to catching some bait next time we go Kayak fishing!
Bait is key! So happy to hear this Clint! Thanks for the kind words.
@@AnglingWithAlex thanks for your reply. Yes, I told my son the last time we went kayak fishing using lures that we need live or fresh bait.
@@DashCamAdventures4U Live/Fresh bait can make all the difference in the world for picky fish sometimes!
Alex, I am 60 disabled and own a boat, your method was very helpful, many different techniques on U tube, right hand left hand etc what is important is the tech that works for me and your did work for me, I have a 5, 6, 8 regular and 8 foot custom net...thanks!
Very happy to hear this grady! Keep fishing and tossing that net!
Great job explaining best explanation seen sofar and have seen several thanks
Great video. Made it easier. I learned by an old South Carolinian and he showed me to use my teeth. Like yours better. Thanks
Thanks Darrell!
After trying several other YT vids, your technique worked best for me! Thanks
That's what I aim for! So glad it helped you!
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This was really helpful!! I watched this today before going out to net cast for the first time. I have a 5 foot net. I had fish on my first cast! It really was a lot of fun too. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
You're very welcome! That's awesome!!
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I stupidly forgot my account password. I appreciate any tips you can give me.
@Emerson Aaron instablaster :)
@Kason River i really appreciate your reply. I got to the site through google and im waiting for the hacking stuff atm.
I see it takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.
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Thanks for this! Here in Hawaii, the net 'eye' has to be 2". Nets are super expensive here, as most are custom-made.
I have been throwing a 6ft net for over twenty years. I set up almost like you do but I catch the near line twice. I've never had a problem. Next time I'm going to try your way.
I'm sure both ways work just as well! Thanks Joe!
I am confused. Nobody noticed a contradiction? At the 5:05 video you say: grab the close line first, the father line next. At 7:22 video you say vice versa: fold the far line first, then do the close line. Which one is correct?
Several comments have picked up on this. Sorry for not being clear but it actually wont matter which you do - which I failed to specify. Try both and see which works best for you and let me know!
Great Job Explaining it Alex!!
Awesome video! Thanks Alex!
One of the best instructors and using much simpler methods than others. Two points: 1. It would be better if your camera were a little further back so I can see ALL the lead line. 2.. Using the "like a frisbee throw" is confusing. 99% of frisbee throwing is an underhanded, palm up, from the chest out, throw. You are referring to the outside, palm down long distance frisbee throw done only by serious frisbee throwers. This is confusing to the audience. Otherwise, one of the best instructions I've seen.
Dude, the best video out there
Alex you threw a 4' and a 6' I believe. which method would you use on a 5'? Great video bytheway
What modifications to this throwing method if one is throwing an 8ft net? Great video btw.
Great technique, i was strugling to cast my 6 net. but now after see this video is easy
Are you doing anything special with your left hand or just letting going at the same time you throw it? I've seen other videos saying to hold it until you feel it and then let go.
at the start of the 6 ft you grabbed a weight then close then far but for the long throw you grabbed a weight then far then close was that a mistake or is that the way to load it for the far throw
Bro, for the 6ft you first said " close, close far line then bundle. Then later you did close, far, close then grab the bundle. Which is it?
Great info Alex ! Well explained.
Thank you! I've had 2 people show me their ways and I could never get a good cast. This method worked great for me
cool video Alex my friend caught a 25lb carp with a 4foot net what size net do you recommend for that
Catching carp in a 4 foot net is pretty spectacular! I would recommend at least a 6 foot net to try and catch a carp if that is what you want to do.
Great Video like many I have used other techniques, this is by far the easiest. Thanks Bro!!
Any advice on a good quality underwater camera brand?
Have to give u a big thanks. After struggling so much. So far ive been really happy with this method. Thanks man
Thanks for the gracious compliment john! Keep it up!
I learned with you another method. thank you
Great video helps me a lot. But i have a question.when u bring the lead line up the 2nd time. Sometimes the lead will be behind the net sometimes in front. Does it matter where they are
I'm not 100% sure what your asking specifically here so I'll guess what your asking and try to answer. As long as the lead isn't interfering with the main part of the net coming out of your hand you should be fine.
Hey thanks for showing me how to throw that for footer I'm kind of new at shrimping in Florida everybody show me different ways you got the best way of throwing a net nice and easy thanks
Thanks Gerard! Go get them shrimp!
What brand are those cast nets ? Thank you. Nice video
best net vido i have seen and i have seen over 20
THANK YOU!
@@AnglingWithAlex no thank you I have used a net for 10 years I mostly get scummy now I can keep dry and clean as far as fishing goes
@@timvickers947 That's what I like to hear! Although you gotta get a little scummy - only because your catching fish though! The good kind of scummy.
Thanks a lot Alex . 👍👍
A very good instructions & the best method ever seen .
How about the 10 or 12 feet's ones , is it the same method or some little difference ? Specially in the rest of the holded net part ?? 🤔🤔
⚘⚘⚘
Best Regards & Warm Wishes
From Kuwait/ M.East
Yaqoob Kareem
You can potentially use this with a 10 foot net but I wouldn't recommend it. There are some other better methods for very large nets like these that I dont have much experience with. Unless your netting commercially or for food purposes you dont usually need a 10 ft+ net. Sorry I can't be more help in that regard. I've never needed a net that large so I never learned it.
So for best results to do you throw fish feed first to 'chum the water' or do you just cast and hope for a little luck?
You can do both - depending on what you are trying to catch. Most bait fish like Shad, Herring, Pilchards and other silver sided baitfish can't really be chummed. They are either sight casted to, caught in waters where they are known to be, or marked on a depth finder and then caught that way. Fish like sunfish, bluegill, and shiners can be attracted in with bread and other chums. This is a short list of course but an example none-the-less.
Great video.. Thanks, I was having trouble with this, and you got me on track easy,,, You're the Man,,,
thanks! I watched several other videos. This worked best for me.
Perfect!
This one, small net, also works for me. Thanks.
Thanks had a lot of luck with this technique caught tons of shad tooo easy 💪🏽
TOO EASY! Love to hear it.
Awesome man thank you for sharing
Thanks so very much for the informative video
On the bigger net, you show the far line first at 4 mins and near line first at 7 min. It seems it doesn't matter which line goes first?
This is correct! It was a mistake I didn't realize I made when making the video but it shouldn't matter!
Could never stand that close with your back towards the water in Northern Australia. Easy dinner for crocs.
That’s scary
Same down here in Florida😆
HAHAH. Good thing we dont have that problem here!
I ♥️♥️ your way 👍👍 thanks for your video
Thank you so much , what a game changer
Worked for me! Thanks!
A technique I learned from another video which was very helpful was to get a bath towel hold a corner in right and left hand and toss it on a bed with a spin making it land flat. This helped me get the proper motion with my toss.
That's neat! I bet that would help get the technique down before getting out there with the actual net. Thanks for sharing!
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very helpful. Thanks
Super helpful, thanks!
works most of the time, every time
Thank you Alex
σε ευχαριστώ πολύ,τώρα τό έμαθα τέλεια !!!!!
Tomatos usually
How many foot was the first cast net ??
Very nice 🙂💯
I use different tiqniuqe but this much easy and worth trying , thank you
Hope it works for you!
I think your method is good. However, one time you say to take the line closet to your body first and then you say take the line furthest from you first.....which is correct?
Thank you
I mentioned this in some other comments too - it actually doesn't matter which you start with. Cheers and good luck!
Great job!!
Good job
you dont say what your doing the same before the 5:20 mark, and then later on??
Where exactly are you confused Christopher? I'd love to help but can't tell exactly what you need.
@@AnglingWithAlex I get the technique, but I get confused close or far, and how many times so was paying close attention.
At 4:50, "gonna grab closet, then far - then make bundle
"
7:25, you say "far one in hand, close one in hand, then make bundle
"
Which is it?
@@chrisntab Ah I think I see what you are saying. It actually doesn't matter the order for this part. You can do either of these 2 thing for example:
1. Close
2. Far
3. Bundle of Close
or
1. Far
2. Close
3. Bundle of Close.
Sorry if that was confusing. Either method will work exactly the same. Hope that helps!
@@AnglingWithAlex Thanks so much
I noticed that in one throw you grab the front lead first then the back lead. Then in another section, you do the opposite and wondering if the order really makes a difference?
Doesn't make a difference!
Thank you
Sir, please, show, the, video of catching mullet fishing in net, because I have 6feet, net, but I don't know how to catch mullet fishing, give me some idea.
I had a net I couldn't throw. Did you method and still couldn't throw it. I looked at the guy lines and they were all jumbled up when the net was hanging straight. Pulled the guy lines tight and squeezed the net had so they had tension on them. Then followed the instructions. I watched a lot of videos, Everyone says to make sure the lines aren't tangled but not say to make them hang straight.
I keep practicing this way. O just cant get it to open fully. I dont understand what I'm doing wrong
Keep practicing!
Are you right handed?
thanks
What would you say to do with a 5ft net?
the bigger net method is my favorite for a 5 foot net but either will work fine!
You are good experience
Thanks for a great video.
You're welcome!
Good brother 🙂
What if you are in waist deep water ?
grab further down the net and hold it high! very tough throw!
Super
will try tomorrow
best of luck.
Angling With Alex it worked . I got like 8 out of 10 pancakes.
@@MrBillybathgate5 That's fantastic for your first time!
You sure make that look simple... lol
best!
Thanks Viktor!