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Post by Juan on Sept 11, 2019 15:34:00 GMT -6
I gave away my spare cast net with the bass boat I sold a while back. Now I need another one. A bait net. I know they're better but don't want to spend a fortune on a custom made net. I know some of the store bought models are good and others are too stiff or don't have enough weight to sink the net as it should and some even use plastic weights. Any suggestions on manufacturer, length, mesh size? A 5' or 6' net would be about right. Will be mainly used for shad. Is a 3/8" mesh okay or should I look for a 1/4" mesh?
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Post by gtightline on Sept 11, 2019 19:47:40 GMT -6
A couple of years ago I purchased a Betts 6' 3/8 mesh..1 pound of weight per foot, it works great for most bait fish, mullet, pilchards, ect, ect...the weight of the net works fine, and yes it was a little on the stiff side..I placed it in a bucket with some fabric softener for a couple of days, which made it a lot more pliable and easier to handle....
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RunninLate
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Post by RunninLate on Sept 12, 2019 10:05:51 GMT -6
Juan, in GA there are state regulations on the size of the web depending what you are going to use it for. I have tried to throw a net and alway end up buying my bait.
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Sept 12, 2019 10:51:21 GMT -6
If you don't have non-skid flooring on the deck of the boat, you're going to spin yourself right into the water throwing a cast net. Especially with that bionic knee. I can't wait for you to post that story. Wear a life vest.
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Post by Juan on Sept 12, 2019 12:05:51 GMT -6
If you don't have non-skid flooring on the deck of the boat, you're going to spin yourself right into the water throwing a cast net. Especially with that bionic knee. I can't wait for you to post that story. Wear a life vest. That could happen. rofl Ricky, I'm usually in too big a hurry to start fishing to stop and buy bait on the way and even if I weren't, I don't know of any place that sells live shad around here... (and I'm too cheap too ) It does make a mess in the boat.
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Post by mosquito13 on Sept 13, 2019 6:38:42 GMT -6
I have a 8" cheapy box store # for 6"-8"mullet(they destroy a net but killer bait), a 8' foot Calusa for white bait and greenbacks. But honestly 99% of the time I throw plastics. A dedicate sabika rod is a option, but I would rather cast all day. Throwing a net for me has never been a fun experience. Beyond the back , the mess and related cleanup... But I do like throwing stunned or culled dead bait to turn on a snook bite, so I do carry nets on the boat. Ever set bait traps? I have two I will put out , hit a flat and collect in a hour, good for pinfish. Nice option when trying to save the back, and I do try to put out a dead stick with a circle hook , while I actively work another rod. My biggest red was caught with a dead stick/knocker rigged with a lady fish chunk.
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Post by gnrphil on Sept 13, 2019 19:39:17 GMT -6
If you don't have non-skid flooring on the deck of the boat, you're going to spin yourself right into the water throwing a cast net. Especially with that bionic knee. I can't wait for you to post that story. Wear a life vest. Sounds like words of experience.
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985crabs
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Post by 985crabs on Sept 13, 2019 20:22:19 GMT -6
Never tossed myself overboard, but it was dicey a couple times. I know.
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Post by Juan on Sept 14, 2019 4:43:32 GMT -6
Fished the Chattahoochee river yesterday and the shad were everywhere and I didn't have a net onboard so picked up a 7' Fitec Super Spreader. A little larger than I wanted but it's the same thing I have on the Sea Pro and was under $50. Thanks for the suggestions beerchug
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