Throwing a cast net can be a daunting challenge and many anglers think it is impossible to get it right… Wrong. Casting a throw net is a fairly simple exercise and once practiced, comes naturally to anyone. A throw net is also called a cast net; it is basically a large net with weights that opens up when you throw it and catches fish in the net. To use a cast net you need a separate fishing license, on top of the normal recreational angling permit. Before I go through the steps of using a cast net.
Also note that a cast net can only be used between sunrise and sunset, and not in dark hours.
Basic Steps On How To Throw A Cast Net
- Grab the end of the rope and secure it to your right hand
- Gather the rope loosely at roughly a meter at a time
- Pick up the net
- Grab the net about 30cm from the top with your right hand
- Grab the net with your left hand roughly halfway down
- Lift the net up
- Make a loop so the loop is facing forward and the sinkers are hanging behind
- Take the outer most sinker loop
- Gather half of the sinkers
- Bring your hands together and place both parts of the net in your right hand
- Grab the outermost sinker again
- Place it under your thumb
- Grab the outer loop sinker at the bottom of the net
- Throw a cast net gently and roll your wrist over when releasing the net
Good luck!
