Best Way to Throw a Cast Net - detailed step-by-step

I figured out the easy and best way to throw a cast net after watching a lot of videos and got some throwing cast net instructions from a few guides. The result is the easy way to throw a cast net whether you throw a small cast net or a 6-foot cast net. Watch for the critical discussion of where to position your hands on the net. Learn this and save a bundle - never buy bait again!
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[@KayakhacksFishing]

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[@KeyWestKayakFishing]

Glad you got it figured out. If you want to become even more effective, now try disregarding your loading process. Go to the bare minimum which is grabbing the net only mid-way without holding the horn. It is pretty much unnecessary on a small net. Just do one grab of the lead line (one section) and loop over your hand holding the net. After that do as you are doing. Basically load and throw it like the instructions that come with the net. The thing that people aren't able to grasp is the part that you provide excellent instruction for which is the release. The mechanics is what foils most people and causes them to try the 100 different styles that are on youtube. Then they randomly do it once correctly and it clicks. The thought it is the loading is what caused the good throw, but it actually is the mechanics that causes the net to open (for a smaller net). With the basic mechanics, all the different loading methods will work. The reason why stripping the loading to the bare minimum is the ability to reload quickly and be able to throw again rapidly which is important when using a smaller circumference net as well as chasing fast moving targets like Mullet. This is also important for cast netting on kayaks and tight quarters. Your video is one of a very few that actually will help people "get it". Good job.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

+Key West Kayak Fishing Thanks for the tip. I'll give it a try!

[@bloodsweatnbass8918]

+Key West Kayak Fishing I totally agree, because it certainly helped me.

[@xdsmastermia]

great point. the release is never really covered in any video I've seen

[@JAllredFishing]

I have thrown a cast net for many years, using the line in mouth method. Last week, I wanted to catch some live bait, but the water looked absolutely nasty. I said that it was time to learn a new method. After looking at many videos and trying each style, I came to your page and found your instructions. First time, a perfect throw, second time, a perfect throw. Great instructions, I found my new style. Thanks

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Wonderful! Thanks for the kind words!

[@rudylong5454]

Thank you for the great tutorial! I bought a new net with heavier weight and tried your technique. I threw three back to back pancakes and got more bait than I needed!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad it helped!

[@jamesandsarapayne563]

Very clear and easy demo. The best I have seen. Thanks

[@jffbrk1]

thanks for giving me more details... I was throwing bananna shapes for 3 hours at the beach last week

[@KayakhacksFishing]

It is frustrating to figure out. But... once you break the code, plenty of bait!

[@jniel7537]

Very nice and very detailed. A great presentation with simple to follow explanation followed by perfect video. Thanks so much.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@atlfisherman3413]

Saved video to my favorites. I needed this last summer. Thanks.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

+ATL Fisherman Most important thing is the upside down grip on the horn and the spin with the other hand!

[@currentlife2292]

Thank you for this tip! Very easy detailed instructions. One of the best I've found. New sub!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!

[@Valerifon1]

Best instruction I've see yet for casting a net! 😎👍 Your instructions are clear, concise and to the point. Thank you! I've subbed your channel. Cheers - Luther

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Awesome, thank you!

[@psmith7612]

Of the 2000 (+-) casting videos I watched and tried, this is the only one that works for me! And every time too...so THANK YOU for posting #2001 😃

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I appreciate that. I probably watched all the ones you did as I tried to get a handle on this.

[@kimleblanc6089]

Thank you very much for showing me how to do this very informative with your video keep up the so Good work kayak hacks .

[@carydavidson7833]

Thanks for your help, I was using other videos and really not doing very well, your method worked very well from the first attempt, from Cary in your flyfishing club

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Perfect!

[@joewillsen8442]

Great video. Best explanation I have found. Thank you.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

You are welcome!

[@BloodSweatnBass]

I just love the way you breAK IT DOWN, ​SIR!!!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!

[@BloodSweatnBass]

I've been following this channel for more than two years now, its arguably the best kayak fishing channel on the Tube. I follow a lot of channels but this one is like a Live Magazine. Most of the things you cover seem to follow that type of content and have that kind of informative nature. You've covered just about everything that we kayakers go thru& some things we've never known or thought of, which has saved me lots of headaches, not to mention the cash I've saved. I even made a video inspired by one of your anchor safety videos ....with your idea I've gotten a ton of views and plenty of questions and feedback. ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGncmZJ9pdhmnZo ) I'd never had this much attention on my channel until then. Please keep these videos coming to us Sir. I wished I still lived in the Dover Delaware - Aberdeen Maryland area I'd love to wet a line with ya' and kick that kayak jargin in person. Houston Texas

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thank you so much for those kind words - as a fellow tuber, you know how much work this is. I live in Wilmington, NC - thankfully - the fishing is DE is not that great!

[@timhouser]

Thanks for doing all the research and sharing what you found.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!

[@vinfish4697]

Wow I've been throwing a net for 15+ years and never thought to hold the horn your way now I'm curious if I'll get my net open wider you are the first to explain that . Great video

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I ran across that technique in another video. The guy did not really point it out. I really think it helps

[@vinfish4697]

Can't wait to try it out

[@KennyFishbone]

Thanks. Going to try the final weak hand spin release

[@cuttingedj2011]

Thank you! Simple and best cast net how to video.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Appreciate that!

[@helicopterjohns]

Many thanks for the referral to this video. I will certainly give it a try. John

[@scottmichael3745]

Hay that helped! It's in the spin! That's what I have been doing wrong! Thanks a bunch.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

It took me a while to figure that out!

[@brentsmith3038]

Awesome! Super helpful! Thanks and God Bless.

[@carolemcconnell4651]

Good video ,still tryn to learn.this video should help ,thanks for taking the time to show us...

[@KayakhacksFishing]

You can do it!

[@xdsmastermia]

thank you for the awesome tips, subscribed

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@joeeliff4233]

Best Explanation and Technique so far" Thanks"

[@KayakhacksFishing]

You are welcome!

[@BloodSweatnBass]

I've been trying to get this cast net thing down for quite a while. When I couldn't get a good throw on the 6foot net I thought it'd be a good idea to try a 4' net which I quickly found out didn't make a difference, it's all in the "spin" as you describe. I also use my net in the surf which required me to get a little heavier net. Which also didn't change the fact that it's all in the proper hand to hand set up (very important) and the technique of the throw. Thanks for sharing this breakdown. It's has greatly improved my throw, and I've shared it to a few of my buddies.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

+BloodSweatnBassOutside Thanks! As somebody new to brackish water fishing when I moved to the coast in 2013, it was a long haul to finally figure this out. I feel your pain! Who wants to pay 5 bucks a dozen for mullet when you can net 'em!

[@BloodSweatnBass]

+Kayak Hacks Fishing I've just moved near Galveston, TX and the mullet are a few bucks more, so I've never actually used live bait only dead and artificial baits. Also when I started to practice the cast net throw I did it on grass which turned out to be a bad idea in my case because the lawn had lots of little branches which I was told would weaken the net over time . I guess because I would pull them threw the net holes. But anyways just thought another reader could learn from that.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

BloodSweatnBassOutside Thanks for that good point.

[@The-Real-Ando]

Clear and concise, thanks mate.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

No problem 👍

[@RiverLifeUS]

Thank you Sir! Liked and subbed.

[@jelly_fishing]

Nice straight forward video

[@Justsayin691]

Love your videos

[@HookedOnCats]

Great instructional video!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@mikejung3908]

Wish I was able to use a net, here in south Australia at least, there illegal. But still interesting to watch some one do. Thanks for another good video.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Wow. You can't get bait with a net? That has to get expensive to buy it.

[@kevinrickles6079]

Great communicational skills! Thanks

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@lupetrevino2505]

Thank you for helping me

[@smokster0604]

Great video .... I throw the triple load seem's the best way for me...

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks! Technique is different for everyone. Glad you found a way to make it work!

[@michaelmatthews2798]

Love your channel

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!

[@jyohniburkette673]

Saved video to my favorites.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@unclemony5939]

1:57 make a D-loop and stick your paw through that, cracks me up 😂

[@sokhengsou5833]

Very nice video

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks

[@ronaldjohnson7677]

Very helpful

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Glad it helped

[@user-rv4wt5hb2y]

Best example thanks

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks and welcome

[@svttran]

Thankyou

[@JToca]

Well done

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I really appreciate that! I'll work even harder!

[@bennyrosado5402]

nice!!! thx..

[@hustlehard7175]

Gr8 job on the tutorial i got it now .. took me 5 min lol

[@KissmyBasss]

Thank you, hopefully this rabbit hole journey ends here!

[@jerryebner7582]

Added to my saved videos . Will have to go buy a cast net ? what size would a beginner start with ?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Do not buy a 3 ft or 4 ft net... you will outgrow them quickly. Start at 5 if you can

[@RCLESPANA]

Nice. Teacher ! Yes!

[@kernlkajun1]

Great tutorial; I like the 6ft net, what weight, 3/4 or 1 Lb per radius ft, and is it 3/8 or 1/4 ?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

The one I use is a 6 foot/ 3/8. Here are the details: amzn.to/2LsL7Wz

[@rossriley3818]

I need all the help I can get...thank you

[@KayakhacksFishing]

You are so welcome

[@kylagraf3292]

I'm throwing a heavy 8 foot 3/16 mesh for smaller bait just over a pound and a half per foot. For me it's the triple load... Fish on

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Great tip! I need to grow up to a net that size.

[@edwfd356]

Is that a custom net or of the shelf ? I need a quality net ,thanks

[@KayakhacksFishing]

It was off the shelf. I think it was a Betts.

[@redwood1957]

looks as if you let go of left hand after the right. What would be different with a small 3 ft net.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

The left hand flick is pretty much an instant after letting go with the right hand. With a very small net, the left hand flick is not that important.

[@user-ns7sh1km4m]

Good

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks! Appreciate it!

[@philiple3054]

excellent teacher! thank you

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@mathew56and7]

I want to buy that exact net. Appears to be a Betts 6ft no spook cast net. Is that correct?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes, but I am not sure the no spook matters. I am able to get plenty of bait with a regular net as well.

[@KayakChris]

Great video, I've looked at buying that very same net. Do you find that the colors on it camouflage the net so that it spooks fish less often as advertised? I am not convinced from just reading the package.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

+Kayak Chris Nah... this is close combat. No need for the camo since the net is on them before they can scatter much. However, I did find the colors useful in making sure I gripped the net in the exact same place to establish the "muscle memory." Kind of like a golf swing... need to do it the same way each time once you figure out the right way! I got the camo since it was the only thing in stock and I needed the larger net.

[@KayakChris]

Excellent point, thank you!

[@faithm.173]

no offense, you kinda sound like hank from king of the hill. aside from that, im looking into buying a 6 foot cast net for more bait which currently i have a 3-1/2ft net o.O, this video gave me a bit better understanding how this works thanks!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol. You are the second person to tell me that! Definitely, upgrade to 6 feet. I started with a 3 and then wasted money on a 4.5. 6 seems to be the sweet spot for us non-professionals.

[@faithm.173]

Kayak Hacks Fishing thats just what i needed. ill start saving now. unfortunately, our local walmart is a basic, so that put of the question. ill have to drive 50 miles to an academy. either way im gonna get that 6 footer lol

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I saw that Amazon has cast nets with prime shipping. If you are prime, that would save you a long drive. amzn.to/2o9qLUg

[@MannyCamRS]

Now, that's how you make a "How To" video. Great, simple technique.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@allenjudy2160]

made it all click , Thanks !

[@KayakhacksFishing]

The spin with the other hand is key!

[@zash008]

I bought a 10 foot 14 1/2 pound net for my small 13 year old son. This method won't work on such a heavy net without wearing your arm out. The casting video I posted will work for larger nets without getting your upper body soaked and saves you from a sore back from repeated frequent throws. My son learned the method in about 5 minutes and now throws a 10 foot heavy net like a champ. Check it out if you have a large net. Catch more dinner plate sized fish.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Could you post the link to your video? This net was a 6 footer and I would like to learn to throw a larger version.

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Thanks!

[@marki61422]

Surely you could use this same technique with a larger cast net.

[@zash008]

+mark turner possibly but the large net I bought has lead inside the bottom perimeter rope and ALSO lead weights incasing the perimeter rope thus making this net pretty heavy. That being said, if I plan on throwing the net alot then this method wouldn't work because it'll tire the back and arms out too quickly. The heavy nets are best thrown when splitting the weight between the to arms and throwing that way or in short order the person tossing would tire out to quickly

[@KayakhacksFishing]

I agree with Michael's comment. However, from talking to guides, they tell me all you need to do is take two folds instead of one and then throw the same way. It would be worth a try, but there are probably techniques better tailored for big nets. For my purposes of just getting bait for a single fishing trip, the 6 footer is big enough :-)

[@asimmasih862]

Sir what's the size of this net please

[@KayakhacksFishing]

It was a 6 foot radius

[@asimmasih862]

@@KayakhacksFishing Ok thanks

[@dixondjallen6620]

Life jacket?

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Yes. When using the cast net from shore, I remove it to allow more freedom of motion.

[@langvanquy138]

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[@wanderingaimlessly2964]

Too much noise

[@KayakhacksFishing]

Sorry about that

[@storminormtharp5948]

This is not how to throw a net

[@KayakhacksFishing]

lol... works for me

[@storminormtharp5948]

@@KayakhacksFishing if you done this for a living like I do as a commercial fisherman for 35 years plus you would want to know the correct way, your way, a guy would starve to death!

[@KayakhacksFishing]

@@storminormtharp5948 Please share a link to your method. thx

[@storminormtharp5948]

@@KayakhacksFishing commercial fisherman don’t share knowledge because it’s how we make a living at what we do