How to Throw a Cast Net

     Cast nets are used to catch baitfish; Baitfish usually live in schools making cast netting very effective. Throwing a perfect cast with a cast net takes some practice. Cast nets consist of net, lead sinkers, and a long string. When the cast net hits the water, the lead sinkers sink to the bottom. When you pull the cast net towards you to bring it in, the sinkers all merge together trapping the fish inside the net.

     Cast nets come in many different sizes, from three feet to 25 feet. If you are a beginner, it is easier to start off with a smaller size. The first thing you are going to want to do when throwing a cast net is to tie the end of the string around your wrist so you don’t loose the cast net. After you have done this, in the same hand, put the extra string into 4 or 5 loops and hold it. Next you take your free hand and grab a sinker at the bottom of the cast net. With that same hand, grab every third sinker until you have 4 or 5 sinkers. Then take your other hand with the string in it and grab a sinker at the opposite end of where the sinkers in your other hand are. Finally, you need to spin your hands back 270 degrees and throw the cast net releasing it when it is out in front of you. Also, make sure to let the sinkers sink for at least a few seconds before pulling it in.