Finally someone shows how the damn thing closes. Hahaha. I have watched hundreds of these videos trying to figure out what keeps the fish from falling out and finally someone shows the lines to the lead-line. Thanks! Mystery solved for this land-locked guy who has never seen a net in his life.
***** haha i know it sounds silly for someone who has used these nets but for someone who has never seen one it was a great mystery but it all makes sense now. Thanks from Kentucky.
***** haha thanks bud. Im moving to Africa in a couple weeks right on the beach so I've been watching videos on cast nets, crabbing, shrimping, octopus traps, making sea salt, surf fishing, flounder, lobster traps and all that cool salt water stuff. My only experience with the ocean is catching a little spiny fish that puffed up til i threw him back. I was four years old on a family vacation then. Haha
Joshua Taylor, I have been castnetting for over 28 years, this video, by far,is clearest and most informative I have ever seen. The method I throw my net is completely different because I usually do it standing in breast high water, but as for standing on something or shallow water, you makes a piece of cake the way you do it. Thanks for the great video.
Everyone is so afraid of putting it in their mouth but this method seems the easiest to remember when learning without the video. I’m about to go give it a try. Thanks and hope you’re doing well and in health in these days
Hey Joshua great instructional video for beginners. Thanks for taking the time to show newbies the ropes instead of just showboating like a lot of other people do these days.
Very good video. The best one I've seen on RUclips. I have a large net for 3 years any can't throw it but wit this video I think I can now. Appreciate your help Cpt.
This is great for me. I'm smaller and younger and all the other videos never work but this one always does and now I have pretty much unlimited bait fish anytime I need them.
Nice job. Been trowing 9-13 foot nets for about 40 years. I learned to throw the net from my wife's grandfather who was born on Terra Ciea Island on Tampa bay in 1898. This is how he taught me, so I'm safe to say that this how we "old timers" do it !
THANK YOU! This is hands down the best tutorial I've ever seen. You've helped me to cross over the line to try to lean to throw one. I had previously used a device that helped me throw smaller nets like a frisbee but it can't handle larger or heavy nets and is not of much use usually. I now feel confident enough to purchase a net and practice throwing it using your guide here. Thank you! Now I just have to decide size/mesh and weight to purchase as I'm a big guy at 6'3 370 lbs and I can probably sling a pretty good size one once I learn. So I know a smaller one will be better to learn on but I don't want to waste the money on a net that won't be optimal later. Thanks for discussing mesh size and recommended depths for them-that was very useful for a greenhorn like me. Many thanks Josh-!!
Hey buddy.. I am Moving to Punta Gorda April 5th. I am glad I stumbled upon your vids. You are very thorough and will be an asset to my catch rate. Thanks for taking the time to make all the info vids. I'll look you up when I am situated.
Great instruction. I've tried out many of the other cast net techniques from other RUclips videos, but this one worked best for me. Thanks. Also, at least for me, letting the section in my mouth get pulled out (a little pull pressure vs. just letting it go) helps me get a better spread. It opens up the backend better. Also, this technique is easier to do in the tight confines of small center console boat, plus you don't have to hold the weight for a long time. I've seen many cast netters that can only throw the net a few times because holding the weight for a long time does them in. Thanks again. Roger.
Great informative video. I used to know how to throw a cast net but have forgotten since I haven't used one in a few years. You're video helped remind me pretty quick and helped a lot, Thanks!
yes very nice, just bought a cast net, threw it 6 times ...opened once lol I'll try your way ...Thx.. You catching any Crab's off your dock...I've been making a couple Crab trap's .... never tried before....
I watched lots of cast net videos cuz I must learn how. Yours is by far the best explanation & method. Thank you. It could be much better if your photographer w ould show what you are doing.
Good instructions. I've seen a lot of very poor "Instructions" that did not tech anything. : ) It's been a while for me back in Panama City near the bay where I used my 6ft cast net nearly every weekend to catch bull minnows and finger mullet and some shad for the fresh water. At least now if I get me a 10ft I should get it out without error. Cheers - Happy Fishing!
Hi Capt. Taylor, IF I could sing, "Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody, I got some money cause I just got paid. Now how I wish I had someone to talk too, I'm in an awful way!" Ha-ha!!! Seriously Dude, good video. Wish I could do it. For reasons only you would know, I can't but it is a VERY Educational Video and I was actually given one f these nets. I believe I will be able to tell my brother in law how to throw it. Thanks Dude! Have a Super weekend and catch some fish, OK? Take care!
Thanks for your video, being left handed, i guess i learned to throw a 4 ft. net, the wrong way, as i am trying to learn to throw a 7 ft. cast net, but the right way. Thanks from Texas.
Dang, no wonder I have a hard time lol. I gather with my left hand like you do, but when I throw, I throw it left handed. I'm neither (or both, whatever) handed. It's made a lot of things in life 'interesting' lol. I guess I will have to learn to throw right-handed, or gather the net in my right hand so I can toss it with my left hand.
Yea, I objectively reviewed my boat, while trying not to be bias. I've been on many inshore boats and I prefer my boat over the ones I have been on. Really it's all relative and preference. You just have to find the one that is functional for your intended purpose and one you are happy with.
this basically how i throw mine. you make it seem hard by adding stuff but you can get the same effect with that same net with just folding it and grabing the lead line, then throwing it. the most important thing is to get the lead line to fully open up with as much force as possible. really focus on spinning it to were it rotates outward as much as you can. it takes practice but youll get it.
Really informative. I have a small net now and it's stiff as a board. I'm looking to get a larger net. What size net are you using in this video? I think a bigger net will be a little easier to throw and it will give me a larger surface area to cover on smaller schools of bait. Thanks
Hello DJ, I wouldn't say throwing a larger net is easier but practice makes perfect. I am using a 10 foot net in this video and that is what I personally prefer.
D.J. Taylor Take your net and put it in a 5 gal bucket with water then add fabric sortener in and mix it up and let it sit. I do mine before I go to bed then when I wake up I pull it out and bam soft and ready to go! I hope this help .
How much fabric softener should I use. Everybody I have seen on forums have said to use about 2 cups and hot water as hot as it will get out of the tap. Let me know what you think.
***** Thanks for your advice. What brand net would you recommend in the 10 ft size. I'd like to find one that has a lot of lead per foot so it will sink fast. Thanks
D.J. Taylor I would use a cup or less. its only 5 gals and you dont even need that much water just enough to cover the net. let it sit over night rinse and it should be ok.
Thanks for the sharing! If you hook the part in your mouth on your left thumb will the trow still work? I do that on a shorter net to avoid the nasty water in the river and ICW. Just asking so to learn.
I was always told to do quick snatches when retrieve so it closes the net a little bit quicker. Dont know if that works really but just a precaution. I throw a 12 foot as well and I am trying to tweak it a little. Towards the end I found out we throw it the same way but I fan it in air instead of the ground just because it is quicker for me.
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Finally, a video that shows, illustrates and demonstrates "how-to" instead of .. "hey look at me video".. Nice job man.
Thanks 2300cbrown, I appreciate the compliment.
Finally someone shows how the damn thing closes. Hahaha. I have watched hundreds of these videos trying to figure out what keeps the fish from falling out and finally someone shows the lines to the lead-line. Thanks! Mystery solved for this land-locked guy who has never seen a net in his life.
+darkangelsoaps Glad we could help lol.
*****
haha i know it sounds silly for someone who has used these nets but for someone who has never seen one it was a great mystery but it all makes sense now. Thanks from Kentucky.
+darkangelsoaps I completely understand, no judgments made. :)
*****
haha thanks bud. Im moving to Africa in a couple weeks right on the beach so I've been watching videos on cast nets, crabbing, shrimping, octopus traps, making sea salt, surf fishing, flounder, lobster traps and all that cool salt water stuff. My only experience with the ocean is catching a little spiny fish that puffed up til i threw him back. I was four years old on a family vacation then. Haha
Joshua Taylor, I have been castnetting for over 28 years, this video, by far,is clearest and most informative I have ever seen. The method I throw my net is completely different because I usually do it standing in breast high water, but as for standing on something or shallow water, you makes a piece of cake the way you do it. Thanks for the great video.
Thanks faisaly2000 I am glad it was of help to you. :)
Instructions you showed was very easy to understand! Thank you!
You're welcome, I am glad I could help.
Thanks a lot. Casting has become better for me now and I appreciate the way you gave step by step instructions.
Tony Reed You are very welcome Tony.
Everyone is so afraid of putting it in their mouth but this method seems the easiest to remember when learning without the video. I’m about to go give it a try. Thanks and hope you’re doing well and in health in these days
Hey Joshua great instructional video for beginners. Thanks for taking the time to show newbies the ropes instead of just showboating like a lot of other people do these days.
amrg211 you are welcome!
Great video. My husband tried for about an hour with no luck. Watched your video and got it on the second try. Thanks!!!
Brittany Aniol Thank you, I am glad it was of help.
Very good video. The best one I've seen on RUclips. I have a large net for 3 years any can't throw it but wit this video I think I can now. Appreciate your help Cpt.
You're welcome Rob, use these techniques and practice. I am sure you will get it down. :)
This is a really nice tutorial. Excellent job showing clearly how to use this method to throw a cast net.
+Wades Cast Nets Thanks
This is great for me. I'm smaller and younger and all the other videos never work but this one always does and now I have pretty much unlimited bait fish anytime I need them.
Nick Farrar great to hear bud.
Nice job. Been trowing 9-13 foot nets for about 40 years. I learned to throw the net from my wife's grandfather who was born on Terra Ciea Island on Tampa bay in 1898. This is how he taught me, so I'm safe to say that this how we "old timers" do it !
Awesome George, no need to recreate the wheel when it works. :)
Very easy to understand so that even a klutz like me may be able to throw a cast net...thanks, buddy
Finally, a thorough instructional. Great job!
+Richard Guindon Glad you liked it!
THANK YOU! This is hands down the best tutorial I've ever seen. You've helped me to cross over the line to try to lean to throw one. I had previously used a device that helped me throw smaller nets like a frisbee but it can't handle larger or heavy nets and is not of much use usually. I now feel confident enough to purchase a net and practice throwing it using your guide here. Thank you! Now I just have to decide size/mesh and weight to purchase as I'm a big guy at 6'3 370 lbs and I can probably sling a pretty good size one once I learn. So I know a smaller one will be better to learn on but I don't want to waste the money on a net that won't be optimal later. Thanks for discussing mesh size and recommended depths for them-that was very useful for a greenhorn like me. Many thanks Josh-!!
Nice spread! That's how I was taught to throw a cast net too.
yourmomshouse Thanks, it's a great method.
Nice video , you did a great job of showing how to throw one of those cast nets !!
Thanks
+GlockmanGG Thank you!
That was awesome Captain Taylor. I never seen it throw like that and I been catching live along time. Awesome
Al Diamond Thanks Al
Great video mate, simple and straightforward.
+Osama Al-Janabi Thanks bud
G- Day Josh , thanks for demonstrating an easy way to throw a cast net will give it a go .
ROBERT From Brisbane Australia
robert moore you're welcome
Finally a great instructor on how to... thanks
Hey buddy.. I am Moving to Punta Gorda April 5th. I am glad I stumbled upon your vids. You are very thorough and will be an asset to my catch rate. Thanks for taking the time to make all the info vids. I'll look you up when I am situated.
You're welcome Brett, I am glad they are of help and I appreciate that you appreciate them. :)
thx brother,had trouble getting mine to open properly,it works great now
frank taylor Fantastic, practice makes perfect.
Great instruction. I've tried out many of the other cast net techniques from other RUclips videos, but this one worked best for me. Thanks. Also, at least for me, letting the section in my mouth get pulled out (a little pull pressure vs. just letting it go) helps me get a better spread. It opens up the backend better. Also, this technique is easier to do in the tight confines of small center console boat, plus you don't have to hold the weight for a long time. I've seen many cast netters that can only throw the net a few times because holding the weight for a long time does them in. Thanks again. Roger.
RogerAGrimes You're welcome. :)
A very good video. I am trying to learn to throw a cast net so I need all I can learn.
thx josh for the video....it has helped me alot
Greg from Kentucky
You're welcome Greg, what part of Kentucky?
kinda north east Fleming county
...about an hour from Lexington
+Kentucky65 Nice, I'm from Lexington.
Great video with easy instruction! Thanks, you're going to save me a lot of $$$ on bait!
***** You are welcome!
Perfect shot Joshua. Thanks for sharing
Man Rod Thanks and you are welcome!
Best video well explained and great camera work. Thank you
+joshua herrera You're welcome!
Thanks man, hands down the best video giving instructions! You just got yourself a new subscriber.
+chris6439 I appreciate that Chris.
+Joshua Taylor (Salty Scales) do you ever come to St.pete and fish?
You should give us a tour of your boat! Nice video btw
Thank you for the tutorial. Can't wait to get out there and try it.
You are welcome Jennifer Hernann, remember, practice makes perfect. :)
What a fantastic instructional video, thank you very much for posting this!!!
Thank you and you are welcome!
just wanted to say thank you for the vids good info u did very good explanation on how to throw the larger cast net. Thanks
You are welcome Kevin, we appreciate you taking the time to express your gratitude.
Awesome. Worked like a champ. Thanks
You're welcome!
Great informative video. I used to know how to throw a cast net but have forgotten since I haven't used one in a few years. You're video helped remind me pretty quick and helped a lot, Thanks!
Benjamin you're welcome and we are glad to help. :)
yes very nice, just bought a cast net, threw it 6 times ...opened once lol I'll try your way ...Thx.. You catching any Crab's off your dock...I've been making a couple Crab trap's .... never tried before....
Give it a try and see how it works Ronald, stone crabs and blue crabs are common along our little water way.
wtf you explain this to easy thank you so much
Glad to help Arthur.
thanks for the video ! I'm going to go out back and try it now!!
SKULLMARBLES Great, how did it go?
Thank you for sharing. Very helpful.
+zsozsousa1 you're welcome
I watched lots of cast net videos cuz I must learn how. Yours is by far the best explanation & method. Thank you. It could be much better if your photographer w
ould show what you are doing.
Thanks Jonathan, this is a considerably older video, our newer videos are of much better quality. Perhaps we will remake this tutorial.
Already knew the fishing vocab but you did a great job explaining.
Noah Maine Thanks Noah
Great, thanks I'm gonna use this next time i go fishing!
Fantastic, let us know how you do Cole Harris. Remember, practice makes perfect!
thank you for making an easy to understand and follow video
Tristen Wong you're welcome
Outstanding instruct-able!
Diana Smith Hill Thank you!
Great video very very helpful.
mrsr6863 Thank you, glad I can help.
Thanks for the lesson I live in Flagler beach Florida this helps me out allot and take the hat off Rangers all the way Booya.
BigAnt3001 You are welcome, glad we could help.
Very educational video. Thanks a lot...
Ray P You're welcome!
Good intro to cast net use.
Thanks vincent lopes
Wow. Just wow. Amazing tutorial.
the fruit hunter Thank you!
Great video man, very easy to understand, thank you!
Troy Alsaker You're welcome!
Good instructions. I've seen a lot of very poor "Instructions" that did not tech anything. : )
It's been a while for me back in Panama City near the bay where I used my 6ft cast net nearly every weekend to catch bull minnows and finger mullet and some shad for the fresh water. At least now if I get me a 10ft I should get it out without error.
Cheers - Happy Fishing!
+Kevin Hansen Thanks Kevin, glad we could help.
Tnx bro now I finally can use my cast net 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hey a big thanks from Sanibel, Fl !!
Jam 13 You are welcome!
Very good, Joshua. I am Brazilian, this style is the same as ours, however, cast nets without rings. Another writing.
+Evandro Luis kreutzfeld Kreutzfeld Thanks bud, your cast nets have no horn?
+Joshua Taylor (Salty Scales) ruff or bag below. only those who live in fishing using cast nets with rings.
Hi Capt. Taylor, IF I could sing, "Another Saturday night and I ain't got nobody, I got some money cause I just got paid. Now how I wish I had someone to talk too, I'm in an awful way!" Ha-ha!!! Seriously Dude, good video. Wish I could do it. For reasons only you would know, I can't but it is a VERY Educational Video and I was actually given one f these nets. I believe I will be able to tell my brother in law how to throw it. Thanks Dude! Have a Super weekend and catch some fish, OK? Take care!
Very indepth video... great, thanks
Thanks and you are welcome!
Thanks for your video, being left handed, i guess i learned to throw a 4 ft. net, the wrong way, as i am trying to learn to throw a 7 ft. cast net, but the right way. Thanks from Texas.
You're welcome Gabier, the best way to know which way to throw a cast net is to compare it to how you would throw a Frisbee.
Thanks for the lesson
h.s movment You're welcome!
Great Video!!! Got It Quick
Carlos Aguera Thanks Carlos.
Great video!
Michael C Thanks Michael
True. I like your videos. keep uploading I will keep watching
Awesome video!!
Thank you!
I also have to thank you for a quality vid with not allot of bullshit to wade through
Rick Murphy You're welcome!
Dang, no wonder I have a hard time lol. I gather with my left hand like you do, but when I throw, I throw it left handed. I'm neither (or both, whatever) handed. It's made a lot of things in life 'interesting' lol. I guess I will have to learn to throw right-handed, or gather the net in my right hand so I can toss it with my left hand.
+uClash Gaming You can use the same method but do everything with the opposite hand if it helps.
Thank you, it help a lot.
You're very welcome Philip Le
excellent job !!
Thanks shahed chowdhury
Thanks I learned a lot,nice style,Thanks!
Thanks Cley75, you're welcome!
great video the best i found thanks
Thanks Jorge
thank you for the "right on the corner of your mouth tip" it would have not been a good fishing day if i didn't hear that part
You are welcome lol. We want you to keep your teeth. :)
sweet hat! Nice video too
Thanks Ethan Brickwood
very good....thanks for you help...
abel rodriguez You're welcome!
Good job
Best of luck
Thanks
Great video...
+Gene Hammond Thanks Gene, glad to have helped.
+Joshua Taylor (Salty Scales) I recognize those power plant stacks..... I live on the Gulf in New Port Richey
Thanks, nice vid! Very informative!
You're welcome!
Nice Video
sincardona Thanks!
Thanks man for the video I have a 14ft net that my dad give to me I couldn't throw it before this video. Do you have a net repair video?
+Belinda Wilson You're welcome, I don't have a net repair video unfortunately. Maybe I will add that in the near future.
thanks... great tutorial!
You are welcome Bob Bunch
thnx alot for that video very helpful
sam penn You're welcome Sam.
Thank you sir Taylor
You're welcome!
Awesome Video!! Appreciate it! THumbs up...
Thanks Dany Ray
Nice cast. Could have made a great 60 sec video on throwing a net.
Yea, I objectively reviewed my boat, while trying not to be bias. I've been on many inshore boats and I prefer my boat over the ones I have been on. Really it's all relative and preference. You just have to find the one that is functional for your intended purpose and one you are happy with.
Great video thanks....I'm left handed so I do everything backwards.
+gene bob Thanks Gene, yes you would do everything opposite for the most part.
thanx for video,its helped me,
+abdul rasheed you are welcome Abdul.
Best net casting thank you u brther
Thank u brother
this basically how i throw mine. you make it seem hard by adding stuff but you can get the same effect with that same net with just folding it and grabing the lead line, then throwing it. the most important thing is to get the lead line to fully open up with as much force as possible. really focus on spinning it to were it rotates outward as much as you can. it takes practice but youll get it.
I throw it a few different ways but this is the first way I was taught and it has never failed me.
perfect teach Jo's, thanx
You are welcome Rafael.
Great instruction... well done, GO BLACKHAWKS....lol couldn't help it! Tampa Bay wins the cup next year!
mike palermo Mike, we could have been friends lol. I hope so and thanks!
nice deck stain job.
Ken Davis Thanks Ken, glad you noticed lol.
Thanks Stephanie!
Really informative. I have a small net now and it's stiff as a board. I'm looking to get a larger net. What size net are you using in this video? I think a bigger net will be a little easier to throw and it will give me a larger surface area to cover on smaller schools of bait. Thanks
Hello DJ, I wouldn't say throwing a larger net is easier but practice makes perfect. I am using a 10 foot net in this video and that is what I personally prefer.
D.J. Taylor Take your net and put it in a 5 gal bucket with water then add fabric sortener in and mix it up and let it sit. I do mine before I go to bed then when I wake up I pull it out and bam soft and ready to go! I hope this help .
How much fabric softener should I use. Everybody I have seen on forums have said to use about 2 cups and hot water as hot as it will get out of the tap. Let me know what you think.
***** Thanks for your advice. What brand net would you recommend in the 10 ft size. I'd like to find one that has a lot of lead per foot so it will sink fast. Thanks
D.J. Taylor I would use a cup or less. its only 5 gals and you dont even need that much water just enough to cover the net. let it sit over night rinse and it should be ok.
nice slow motion, gota try this methong
👍thanx for the help
chasebuddy6 You're welcome!
Thanks for the sharing! If you hook the part in your mouth on your left thumb will the trow still work? I do that on a shorter net to avoid the nasty water in the river and ICW. Just asking so to learn.
+Sonny Reeves Hello Sonny, I have never tried this method, so I can't say but if you do and it works let us know. :)
Nice THANKS!!
+W Kohler Thanks and you're welcome!
Funny that you mention that, I am uploading a review for my Hewes Redfisher right now. It should be up and ready in about an hour or so.
The beard, what happened to the beard bud?😂😁 is that a double? Great video. 😎
This is before my serious beard days, now I feel naked without it.
I was always told to do quick snatches when retrieve so it closes the net a little bit quicker. Dont know if that works really but just a precaution. I throw a 12 foot as well and I am trying to tweak it a little. Towards the end I found out we throw it the same way but I fan it in air instead of the ground just because it is quicker for me.
Yalled Absolutely, you prepare it and throw it the way you feel most comfortable. Quick jerks will close the net and help prevent bait from escaping.
Nice tim wade got the 5ft. Gettn a 10 ft asap
Doug Noble Awesome