Easy Way to Throw a Cast Net! Throwing The Easy Way!

[@chadlovesgracemace]

My man. Ive been struggling with my cast net for a decade. I just tried this technique and on the first throw it opened perfectly. I did 10 more practice throws and every one opened perfectly. This is a game changer! Thank you!!!

[@wedgelewis7903]

I couldn't believe it myself either. I've tried so many years myself. It nice not to be alone.

[@rogerbickleman]

6mo be is I'm he 6. G . Tom chill am lol no I'you C Ov

[@19jake23]

Good for you Chad. Now get out there and catch some bait!!!

[@darylbowers]

Ditto. Thank you!

[@dwaipayandattaroy9801]

No you did right first try, then respective failures, 😊

[@Straight_White_Fatherly_Figure]

Thank you! Between the lesson, the slow motion release, the under 3 minute video. This is the best video available.

[@Johnsplots]

Thank you!

[@Ramanou14]

Totaly agree :D

[@BrentGarcia-vb7dx]

Totally agree. I just bought a net yesterday and watched a quick tutorial, it had 5-6 steps. I was getting something wrong because I was close almost every time. Of course I threw it perfect at the campground yesterday evening before I went out. Hopefully this one will be a winner tonight, I'm sure it will. I'll be back w results tmrw.

[@watchmedo4276]

All the other videos just show some guy throwing it but this was perfect. Been practicing all day !!

[@7lovefreedom]

@@Johnsplots What is better, fishing line or nylon thread?

[@DotNotFeathers]

Thank you for not being the longest video on the planet explaining every microscopic fiber on the cast net!

[@Johnsplots]

😂😂 yw!

[@gilgillenwater5910]

I have watched more tutorials on throwing a cast net than I can count and yours is the FIRST ONE that says it's the "easy way" and actually is.

[@Johnsplots]

Glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching sir!

[@super214069]

I've always thrown my cast net a certain way, the way father taught me. I'm a 46 year old man and i found out that your way is much easier, I'm now showing my boys this technique. Thanks for sharing...

[@Johnsplots]

You’re welcome. I’m glad you found it useful!

[@pacmacdaddy]

I've seen some pretty complicated techniques, which in actuality makes throwing a cast net even more challenging and intimidating. Yours is by far the simplest and most effective I've seen so far. Kudos to you man!

[@squaregrouperx]

Got it on the second try and had it completely circular by the 5th. This method is FAR easier than methods others are trying to teach. Best tutorial on KZbin!!! Thanks a million.

[@Johnsplots]

+squaregrouperx thanks!

[@BoutsFamily1]

Hadn't cast a net in a couple years and I needed a refresher course. Tried your way and got it the first try after trying a few other ways. Thanks man .

[@catfish6138]

No other method I've seen so far comes close to this for simplicity, and it's easy to remember for those of us that don't do it a lot. Thanks John! 😎🍺🍺🍺🍺

[@ZombieHavok27]

Struggled with mine for 2 hours, got 3 out of luck. Could never get it to open all the way because I for whatever reason was using my left hand. Tried this method and with my right hand and it opened perfectly. Like someone else in the comments I threw quite a few more test throws and they all open perfectly now. Short, sweet, to the point with perfect examples! Thanks man 10/10

[@Johnsplots]

Heck yea. I'm glad it was helpful. It took me a while to learn, even with this method. Thanks for the kind comment!

[@mastergunj7514]

Like others have said on here, you went straight to the point, showed us the way in a couple of minutes, well done. Tomorrow morning, those little fish are mine

[@Pond_King_Fishing]

That is the cleanest and most easy way I have ever seen anyone throw a net.

[@osielramirez6819]

By far,the easiest method I've ever been. My father was a fisherman his whole life and never learned how to throw the net,that's why I became so obsessed to learn different techniques.Thank You!!

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome! It sounds like this technique has worked for a lot of people, so I'm glad I was able to help!

[@darkdom5439]

I'm already very very good in cast net throwing , with many throwing ways , after 8 years devouring ALL vidéos on KZbin . I finally decided to try this throw and , I'm not worry at all !! I succed to throw my 9 feet this way , it's too much easy , very fast , powerful , and beautiful ... Your vidéo is a gift !! 👍👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@stupidtakenids]

Still helping people 8 years later. Thanks

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome

[@joshpearson3259]

Same!

[@stephenbrody2717]

Great video! The delayed release with left is the secret. Best net throw vid period and dude I have watched most of them. Almost letting the net pull itself out of the left was the game changer! Thanks man!

[@almiguel]

Awesome simple instructions. My family runs a shrimp farm and your video just upped my cred with my people. No more pulling guys aside to cast for me. (Their method is draping the lead line over the strong shoulder and leading with that, could never get it) When they asked me who taught me I said: "This guy from America." Aint technology grand.

[@Johnsplots]

Yep, I know which method you’re talking about, I can’t do it that way either. Lol. It IS grand! Thanks for the compliment!

[@FiyahAblaze]

I have watched video after video for years trying to learn a technique on how to cast a net. This video was very informative and easy to follow instructions. I appreciate you taking the time out to make it and I have the method down after 20 mins of continuous practice in my back yard minus the dog, lol. Thank you again.

[@acadventures7799]

This is great! Took me about 10 practice throws to figure it out on distance without pulling the net closed. Thanks for making a direct and to the point video!

[@bobmcright7]

I lived on Lake Tawakoni, Texas for 17 years and use to cast for shad from the shore and boat and was quite an expert at it. It's been about 30 years since I'd done this....can't believe I forgot how. I'm back on Tawakoni now....retired. Thanks so much for bringing it back to me. Have a blessed day!!!......Bob

[@Johnsplots]

Enjoy the retirement 😎 thanks for watching!

[@guest8887]

How does this video have 93k views and only 790 likes this is for sure the best tutorial on the internet. Thank you for the help!

[@Johnsplots]

+Samuel C lol beats me. Thanks for the compliment!

[@PromisedEditing]

A year really made a difference woah

[@gusschultheiss9936]

Thanks you made it look easy and after watching your video it was!

[@Graysontb96]

Zach Grinnell year later at 17k lol

[@nathanielcarrasco5622]

At this time it has over a million lol

[@allenwilson6794]

I've watched prolly 10 other videos and couldn't throw it. Watched and followed your technique and got it. Still not perfect but a lot easier directions to follow. Thanks man

[@Johnsplots]

Good deal! You're welcome

[@ShelbysGT]

Dude that was BEAST!! In slow motion you look like Jordan hitting that shot at the buzzer!!

[@morenocollective]

I just watched a bunch of cast net videos and this is by far the easiest and cleanest way to do it

[@jmgarza1288]

Thank you so much man. You've helped me tremendously. I was doing a ballerina maneuver for years and could never get it right. Now I'm the mullet reaper! 😂

[@trophyhunter2]

i've been pissing around for an hour trying to figure this out, came in and watched your video and first throw nailed it, thank you sir

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome. Glad it helped you out!

[@cartertucker8915]

This guy is the best at this. I've watched a lot of people doing this. He is the best by far.

[@jerseya1]

John, this is a great video. Quick to the point and easy to understand. Too many tutorials on KZbin are entirely too long and mostly fluff that ostensibly makes the guy in front of the camera feel important. No fluff here! Thank you!

[@Johnsplots]

I appreciate that!

[@dhtv4319]

Thank you so much. We’ve been trying to use the net for years and never mastered the technique. We did it on the first try!!

[@Wolverine40620]

This is the way my dad taught me but I forgot how to do it as it has been a few years. Thanks for the refresher!

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome!

[@HookLineChill]

Going to give it a throw this spring. Got this video saved. Thanks for posting. And everything's better with a dog in the background!

[@Johnsplots]

Thanks for watching and I hope it helps! Haha it always is!

[@SnakeEyes4548]

Watched this video 20 minutes before we got to the beach to fish and never used a cast net before. Ended up catching over 400 finger/large mullet this past weekend with our cast net and got into a school of blue smashing mullet ever time we threw one out. Thanks for helping us have a great fishing trip!!

[@Johnsplots]

Thats awesome!! 6' net?

[@stevebarbosa1735]

I watched a bunch of these today over the shoulder ones and in the mouth ones. This is the easiest and best way . I practiced 15 min and now I look like I know what I'm doing. You explained this the best. I wish I wold of seen your video a hour ago. Thank You Sir.

[@Johnsplots]

+Steve Barbosa glad I was able to help! Thanks for watching!

[@ineeddadis]

I've tried many techniques but this is the best I have found so far. The key is holding the weight in your left hand until it pulls out. I can now throw short and long. Thanks bro and I pray many blessings to you and your family

[@danieldiehl180]

Dude, thank you so much for this video! I've watched tons of other vids and they are never as clear and simple as this and I got a perfect throw the first time I tried and consistently ever since. Thanks a lot!

[@mikeethan81]

I’m a 39 yo that taught my self when I was about 12. I had perfect throws about 80 percent of the time. Changing to your technique I haven’t had one folded net since. First cast trying your way I caught at least 50 shad. Thanks for the help.

[@Johnsplots]

Nice!

[@miltonhyatt8748]

by far the easiest way I've seen thanks

[@Johnsplots]

+Milton Hyatt you're welcome !

[@chrisuk1000]

Very skillful mate

[@TommysRaw]

John Frederick dude I can’t do it for some reason no matter how many times I’ve tried

[@jacindaklein8190]

Same!!!!

[@almondjoy0921]

Just purchased my net today and will go out and practice before me and the family go up to the lake at the end of July. Thanks John

[@brianeckhardt659]

I have fished saltwater in NJ most of my life, never used a cast net. Moved to Florida, everyone uses cast nets. Bought one, watched this video twice, perfect throws every time. Hell yea. Perfect instructional video.

[@Johnsplots]

Awesome!

[@mikemcelveen2973]

This helps a lot! Thank you!. Never have been to good at throwing a net but I'm gonna try it this way. This was short and to the point.

[@Johnsplots]

Hope it helps! Thanks for watching

[@kamsornthan5985]

@@Johnsplots what net size are you throwing ?

[@Johnsplots]

6 foot

[@kamsornthan5985]

@@Johnsplots thank you

[@ronfalato5012]

I tried every technique on KZbin and this was the easiest to learn and throw, in fact the only one I was completely successful with. Thank you.

[@katzkatcher]

fast & to the point ! I've watch a bunch of videos & this is one of the best. Thanks

[@eclecticmusica]

Agreed. One guy is draping it over his shoulder and then five more moves. (Same guy that came up with the reboot for the smart bulb - and then 2 seconds. )

[@leroygutierrez3948]

I concur 👌🏽

[@TimIrvin]

I'm 63 and I've never thrown one before. You made it look simple enough for this old man to understand! Thanks!

[@Johnsplots]

You’re welcome. Glad it was helpful!

[@johnnyk617]

This is what the internet was designed for...great video man

[@rossborgwardt1036]

Just watched this today. I was able to throw a net and catch fish the second throw! I also showed my 8 year old son your method and he was catching fish. Thanks so much for making the video!

[@Johnsplots]

That's awesome!! Thanks for commenting

[@ozarkarts]

Thanks for taking the time to demonstrate this - it is appreciated!!

[@droneeyes217]

8 years later, still helping people, Good job 👍

[@Johnsplots]

Thanks!

[@wis3guy83]

you explained it in the most easy and simple way thanks bro..

[@Johnsplots]

+Eddie Montemayor you're welcome!

[@hardyrichards5360]

Eddie Montemayor good video,best I have seen.

[@jeffdurocher8669]

easiest, most simple and best functional tutorial I've ever watched on casting, i just need more practice, it'll come and man what a great cast, thank you.

[@Johnsplots]

It takes a bunch of practice, but it'll come. You're welcome

[@DavidEricksonSr]

best no nonsense tip!!!! I could never could get it right with all these "captains" grab it here, fold it there, put this in your teeth and tuck and spin and then it opens ...Thank you John!

[@lifeisgoodenjoydaryd]

David Erickson lololololll. Your comment made my morning. I’ve had the same crazy advise. Haha

[@MrMarineGomez]

Saw this video years ago, helped me a lot with throwing great casts. Forgot how to do it and looked up a video on how to throw and this video came up again! Thank you!

[@Johnsplots]

I think it's almost 6 or 7 years old now! You're welcome!

[@norman_james2166]

Thanks for this. Watched the video twice and then took my cast net to the park. After the second try I was throwing pancakes every time.

[@Johnsplots]

Awesome!! Glad it helped!

[@Ape-El]

Thank you for this video! I just got a bait casting net, and this was really helpful!

[@1fastpitchforever]

That's my exact method on the smaller diameter nets. Nicely done!

[@LorieBarbera]

I've had a net for 10 years. I get it out once in a while and get frustrated because I can't throw it and put it away. Followed your instructions and nailed it! thank you.

[@garethkalber7236]

I threw my first cast today using this video landed 4 baitfish when I was just practicing the throw. It was perfect. After the first one I couldn’t throw it right to save my life. There was a giant school in front of me and I couldn’t catch a single fish lol

[@jogjog7581]

😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣 🤭🤭 👍👍🌹🌹

[@dasblotjaeger]

Here 6 years later and about to head out fishing with the kids, completely embarrassed myself last time for hours trying to figure it out and get the kids rods in the water. Game changer man! thanks a ton!!

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome!

[@bulllovebull6391]

I was waiting for you to catch the dog lol

[@Johnsplots]

Lol I think he knew what was coming!

[@jordanroyal6836]

GET THE DOGGGG

[@billmcburney1723]

I've watched all the how to videos and you have taken the Blue Ribbon, Thank You.

[@mattwalker5129]

Me too

[@angelcintron2122]

Me too....! Lol. I caught a friend of mine in my cast net and she was NOT impressed.! Lol

[@nathanialbroadway2719]

I’m proud of you sir for making the this so easy . For some reason people want to make it so complicated!!! Perfect ; yet easy example on how to throw. Hope you catch everything that you’ve ever wanted too .

[@Johnsplots]

Thanks!!

[@jasonriemann5276]

I’ve been throw a net the wrong way since I was a kid. Thanks for sharing this.

[@submariner103182]

Thanks fpr keeping it super simple and succinct. So many videos over-explain the process. Yours is clear and to the point and the slow-motion on the release is a definite help. I've been throwing pancakes all day and bringing in free bait all day thanks to your video guide. Thanks for making such a great video!

[@Johnsplots]

Awesome 👌 Glad I could help!

[@charliehos3936]

That’s exactly the way I throw. Tried every way I could think of and couldn’t get it to spread. Just got lucky one day. Main thing is to get the line closest to you and make sure it’s not tangled. Thanks, smart minds think alike! Lol

[@Johnsplots]

Yep, nothing can be tangled or it won’t work at all!

[@markb4106]

I use to throw a cast net for bait when I was stationed at Charleston AFB back in the mid 80's. Now some 40 years later I get to learn the technique again, but this time with less muscle and a bigger beer belly. Thanks for the vid, simple and to the point!!

[@Johnsplots]

Haha I'm sure the beer belly won't effect it much! Hope the video helps

[@joeblowjohnny2297]

My dog has gone crazy TOO since I learn how to cast a cast net ! Thank YOU ! 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@jonswart8066]

Have watched several videos about net casting. Went out and bought a 7 footer today. Your video is the easiest to follow. I’m still only getting about half of it to open. I need to practice a lot! Almost wish I bought a 6footer. At 66 I’m not as strong as I once was.

[@tinazou2603]

Im heading for the back yard to throw out the cast net. Thanks for the simple instructions

[@Johnsplots]

Good luck! Have fun!!

[@Rainersherwood]

Thanks for the tutorial. My favorite dog ever was named shadow. The smartest, most athletic and most loyal Weimaraner. Dude was a stud. Miss you shadow.

[@vsonic86]

I am so glad to see this. This looks easy, I’m glad you show the top. But can you tell what is net size for catching fish the size of your thumb or may be shard size?

[@jasonb417]

Awesome video. I went from throwing a tangled mess and catching zero fish to throwing perfect shots and catching fish within 5 minutes of watching this video. It's amazing how a simple technique done correctly changes your results. Thank you for sharing this video!

[@Johnsplots]

Awesome! Simple is all the more I can handle anyhow lol

[@jasonb417]

@@Johnsplots simple but perfection! people overcomplicate stuff today. I spent way too much time trying to listen to people who claim to know what they are doing and ended up frustrated with a ripped net. now I cant wait to show everykne i know what I learned from your video.

[@Johnsplots]

I agree 100% I'm glad it was helpful. Enjoy!

[@mhelalcaraz]

great video thanks! very helpful for newbies like me.

[@Johnsplots]

Glad it helped!

[@HenryStokes-zg8ky]

Every time I get a chance I click on your video and watch the simplistic way to throw a small net! Thanks so much!

[@robski461616]

Damn man. Thank you. Now I don't look like an idiot throwing a folded net.

[@maddenwithenriqueee2628]

Same 💀💀💀

[@catfish6138]

😂😂😂😂

[@budbrudis5213]

Now you look like a idiot just walking

[@robski461616]

I hope you feel better now that you said that.

[@mastergunj7514]

even the fish were laughing at me lol

[@CoastalBendFishNinja]

Thank you! I used throw a cast net when I was young all the time. Been so long that I had forgotten. This is exactly how I learned decades ago. All these other dudes sticking lead in their mouth and making it much harder than it needs to be. Thanks again! Awesome.

[@Johnsplots]

It really is a simple method! Glad it helped! Have fun!!

[@noahlara4035]

Thank you dude. When my dad was teaching me it was so hard that my net literally flew out of my arm and it got lost in the sea. Thanks man this is going to be very helpful.

[@Johnsplots]

Glad it was helpful. Good luck with the next one!!!

[@joegage1972]

Yea my dad was a asshoe to.. thanks For the lesson on my way fishing and I like to throw the net all around while I wait for the fish to bite I use shad our cut bait and worms that's my number one choice

[@joegage1972]

John Frederick you need to make a video where you have that net full of different kinds of fish to be considered good tho.. I have catched big fish with my net even tho Im not the best at casting it

[@cliffordrogers5267]

Going fishing in 2 weeks searched how to cast a castnet found this video so simple an mate will practice every afternoon till deeday. nailed it 1st go after watching. So thanks very much

[@haomaihap879]

Thank you very much again and again for your quick and easy tutorial

[@Johnsplots]

You’re welcome!!!!

[@Myhandlenagluho]

Thanks man! Awesome explanation! There are bunch of videos on this topic but most of the authors spend first 30% showing off. Yours is straight to the point. Really appreciate it!

[@Johnsplots]

Yes sir. Thanks for watching!

[@Dawood-Mushlam]

Do cast nets function well in rivers?

[@olliepainter2155]

not a good idea...

[@user-Ms.Mayhem]

My grandpa taught me how to throw a cast net when I was a kid and now I'm an adult and got my own. I haven't been able to fish with a cast net since he moved away. I had to re-watch how to use one because I forgotten to grab the middle of the net. Thank you so much!

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching 👍🏻

[@stevevassallo4323]

Thanks for that. In Mexico trying to prove to my host and friend that his Tilapia pond needs to produce a meal or two every now and then.

[@Johnsplots]

Thanks!

[@SN-xx6ho]

Nice and concise and effective No Nonsense technique... and the superb slow mo really helps. Thanks much.

[@Johnsplots]

Thanks for the compliments. I'm glad it helped !

[@augustuscordero8215]

This video is insanely simple and taught me how to not look like a dummy with a net

[@Johnsplots]

Haha thanks!! Glad it helped

[@noahs1426]

I bought a casting net. Watched this video. And made a perfect cast first try. Thanks brother 😊

[@Johnsplots]

That's awesome. You're welcome!

[@canna1440]

best cast video EVER thank you very much !!

[@Johnsplots]

+Moses Williams you're welcome

[@wedgelewis7903]

I did exactly what you said and got it perfect the first time. WOW. I've tried others ways and quit. Thanks for making it so easy.

[@gooddaykriibve6448]

2019....damn bro u made it look so easy...I ll definitely try it out...

[@dennisbyars8641]

Bought my first cast net this morning and watched your video. Thanks brother!

[@Johnsplots]

I hope it helped! You're welcome

[@oakland002]

Love this technique, way easier

[@Johnsplots]

+oakland002 it is!

[@marshallgeorge3819]

Excellent simple technique - I've struggled a lot with throwing a cast net and can't wait to try this soon.

[@silverscorpio1953]

Thanks that helped a lot !!!

[@Johnsplots]

You’re welcome!

[@texaszygote7956]

Just bought my first cast net. Thanks for sharing this. I'm about to try it out.

[@PanchoPistolas45]

From idiot not being able to throw it to save my life I am now a pro!

[@SergioRamirez-xj2jz]

I just got s 7ft cast net today, I spent all day looking at videos to try to figure it out, ur video was the best. Got it first try, thank u boss

[@Johnsplots]

+Sergio Ramirez glad it was helpful!

[@prshr6145]

“Here! Take my strong hand!!”

[@sshanny007]

The easiest method for sure and it works, two weeks ago didn’t know how to throw a cast net and now killing it! Thanks from Townsville, Australia!

[@sebastianmartindale345]

Big balls

[@oldshvlrdr4557]

Best technique I have seen. Your video is also the best I have seen. Very good description, and none of the over the shoulder, over the knee, in the mouth, or anything else weird. You were throwing perfect pancake and made it look so easy. Thank you for showing us how to do it. Regards

[@Johnsplots]

Thanks!! Glad it was helpful!

[@robertweirjr3196]

"Let Me Use My Strong Hand"

[@lou9219]

Robert Weir Jr Lol glad I’m not the only one to notice that !

[@bransonlinthicum4216]

Probably one of the best ways to learn. Thanks bro. After 10 mins of practice I caught myself a 22 inch gar

[@Johnsplots]

Nice!

[@masterg3470]

Now I can catch more than 2 fish

[@acecyxyooj6954]

Seem easy enough. Thanks for the tips. Hoping to land some fish. Thank you.

[@Johnsplots]

You're welcome. Good luck !

[@gardie6]

Dog wants to fight. I think he might lose. Man with net Vs. Dog