How to throw a Castnet! Your Struggle Stops TODAY! Secret Methods EXPLAINED in GREAT DETAIL!

[@Rico11b]

LOVE THAT SONG MAN!!!! I switched to using a piece of Velcro last year. A 7 foot shark got caught in my net when I threw on a bait ball of mullets. He snatched me off the boat hard and dang near broke my arm. After I hit the water and came up he pulled me down again on a surge to tear out of the net. It felt like being towed by a rocket. My upper arm and shoulder was bruised up, but at least I lived to fish another day.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Wow!! That’s insane! I guess it’s just a matter of time when you’re on the water a lot. Thank God you’re ok. I’m glad you like the song. Lots of great memories back then. 😁

[@glennwhite5187]

Everybody loves the striper king,be safe out there!!!! Those big nets are taxing,woooo!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Glenn!!🙏🙏🙏😁

[@glennwhite5187]

You have to throw a big net or those sneaky ass shad will swim rt under it!!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@glennwhite5187 Yes sir. Adult Menhaden in water deeper than 20ft is incredibly tricky. They are super fast. It’s so frustrating when you watch them on live sonar swimming out from under the net😂. The worst part is that they swim just fast enough to escape, though they can swim faster. Like little swimming ball-breakers 🤨🤨🤣.

[@glennwhite5187]

The shit we will go thru to catch a fish,lmao!!! And I will never stop!!! Keep a hook in them,be safe out there!!!

[@1squirreldog]

Another informative & useful video . Thank you .

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! 🙏🙏

[@jstorres486]

Ur Chanel has help Me become a better all around fisherman.. I really appreciate all ur videos. Thank u and God bless

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Jose!!!! I appreciate your support brother!!😁😁🙏🙏❤️

[@r8drvr819]

Thanks for the casting lesson!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I’m glad you like it 😁🙏🙏🙏thanks brother!

[@jasonmoretz4988]

Another great video Captain! Good advise about the Velcro, netting a tree or big rock will pull you in quick and in a hurry!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Jason! I appreciate your support brother!

[@JonDunnmusician]

Hello, Mike. Lots of things to see in this wonderful video. First I was going to say without any New England wise guy inflection: I didn't know they threw castnets up North... as I grew up with Cape Cod minnow traps & drag nets. I guess you do! & well versed too, and what a beautiful beautiful place. you have your boat moored❤ talk about nostalgia. Love the safety tips: there's a guy down here that threw the net into the pylons of the Sanibel bridge years ago & never resurfaced. Ps- The taking weight off is a great point that is often overlooked.Many of us have had back injuries. Happy fishing.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thank you sir!! I appreciate the kind words! I actually fish all up and down the east coast so I net bait in freshwater and saltwater. You’re right, the further north you go it seems that you see less cast netting. Thanks for your support!!!! 🙏😁

[@rolandogarza1151]

Great tips Capt! I mostly throw a 6 footer. I use the same technique you demonstrated works great. Tight lines brother. ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! So you use the Striper soup method?

[@Tigdude]

I'm getting some velcro ... Excellent video, good demos. .

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Glenn! 🙏🙏🙏👍😁

[@garytingler3222]

Another great educational video. I have tried and tried to throw a net and have never conquered it yet. Thanks

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

THANKSTry the 2 methods for bigger nets. TOS method and no-brainer. I am batting 1000 for every one I showed it to. Even if you screw up the throw, it still opens quite a bit. Very forgiving 👍👍 Keep me posted 👍👍 thanks for your support brother!!!

[@jamiejames9828]

Man i loves your videos, learn alot on everyone

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Jamie!!! 🙏🙏🙏👍

[@viralbirdNest]

wow Great tips Captain on drive

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!!🙏🙏🙏👍

[@oceanopescayaventuras8205]

The easiest method I have seen🎉

[@Acidman131]

It was nice to see the Old School Sea Pro heading south on 287 on Monday.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

😁😁😁😁🙏🙏🙏🙏. Thanks brother.

[@ronenglish1407]

Glad to not see the net in your mouth the way I was taught, good information brother$$

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Ron!! I appreciate it brother. 😁😁.

[@billreddochoutdoors5968]

Great tips Captain!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😁😁😁

[@shadman4325]

Great video my friend! I can throw my 12 foot Wade with the Striper Soup method but it has a reduced weight to 1lb/ft. It seems like 15 lbs is about the cutoff. I tried the invi series black pearls and wanted to love them, but nothing I've thrown holds a candle to a good Wade net.

[@chrisbarr5289]

Love your videos, just now starting to get into striper fishing. Very educational! What is the name of that song??? Thanks!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks Chris!! That’s my old band. There are some videos on KZbin. Mama Tribe Band. I’m glad you like it!!!

[@chrisbarr5289]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS right on man that’s cool! I live in Indiana, just getting my boat rigged up to start wiper fishing. I’ve been to Lake Cumberland a couple times striper fishing. Would really like to get dialed in. Thanks again for your vids!!

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@chrisbarr5289 that’s awesome brother!!! Catch em all!!! I’m working on more lake videos. Check out my freshwater playlist 👍👍🙏🙏. Thanks again.

[@joseph87328]

great videos, Are you using your strong hand or weak hand ?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother! I am righty so I throw left to right. Kind of like throwing a frisbee.

[@duffmeister6480]

Than why is the net in your left hand ?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@duffmeister6480 the net is evenly in both hands for my two methods. I have the same amount of net in each hand.

[@peoriaos6627]

Great tips! Throw the lead, not the net. Don't spin. Low to high like a emptying a bucket. I think there is another aspect of throwing a net... Perhaps you can speak to it. Weight distribution of your feet and how the force starts at your feet and ends at your hands.

[@anthonymannarino3376]

Yes it can be frustrating. But can’t give up on it.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

You said it brother! 🙏👍

[@tumimaake4897]

Can I Go fishing with you one day🙏🏽?

[@charlesprice9505]

Why don’t the fish swim out the bottom on retrieval, does something close the net?

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@charlesprice9505 As you pull the throw line it closes the net. Some fast baitfish do swim out from under the net as it sinks, but by the time the fish feels the net touch them it’s too late.

[@charlesprice9505]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS thank you for the explanation, hard to see that in action 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@charlesprice9505 yes sir. The net parachutes greatly as it sinks. The lead line around the edge of the net can sink 10ft before the center section of the unweighted part of the net sinks even a foot. Most people picture the net staying flat as it sinks.

[@charlesprice9505]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS Cheers. Having never handled one, I thought the lead line just attached to the center of the net, I couldn’t see it ran down and around the circumference 👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@charlesprice9505 This shows how fast the lead line sinks. The net becomes a giant upside down U. Watch last 20 seconds. 👍👍 kzbin.infoPgLcU_Gsbjc?si=Plf32mIx3RAHLLh0

[@anthonymannarino3376]

I noticed you toss with both sides of your . Lefty and righty? Why not just throw rotationing to your left everytime . The Velcro is exactly Amazing idea when you’re on the boat by yourself casting in deep water

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

Thanks brother!! I’m not sure I follow on lefty and righty? I rotate to the right because I feel stronger going to my dominant side. Kinda like throwing a frisbee.

[@JamesJoines]

👍

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

👍👍😁

[@anthonymannarino3376]

As a kid, a 8 -10 ft was big lol

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

You ain’t kidding 😁

[@duffmeister6480]

You switched shoulders ? Are you left handed ? I’m not getting it.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I’m righty. The OLD SCHOOL Method puts the lead over my LEFT elbow/shoulder. The NO BRAINER puts the lead over my right shoulder. Sorry for the confusion, someone else asked me the same thing so I guess I wasn’t clear enough.

[@ThomasSchwartz-km2nf]

Wait till yal snag gator!?.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

That would get the heart pumping for a second I bet 😝

[@robertwestrom6878]

Every year I have to learn how to throw again. It just doesn't stuck with me.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I know what you mean Robert. As I get older I have to re-learn things I have forgotten more and more.

[@Rico11b]

That's why I keep a worn out old net in my garage. I have a few throws in the backyard just to keep in practice. :)

[@snstaicos]

No one has never struggled to throw a larg net

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

👍 yep. 👍

[@papasnook]

You easily get out of jury duty by saying the right things at selection. This girl looks a little slow.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

I think you may have commented on the wrong video. Was there a slow girl on jury duty in this one? I forget. 😆

[@papasnook]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS lol…video slipped into the next vid in my watch list. Either way, jury duty sucks! Gonna have to try one of your methods, still putting the lead line in my mouth…

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@papasnook Ha!! It happens! One time a guy commented on my “sonar for dummies” video. He said “this video sure IS for dummies, you used the full length of a 5” drill bit to attach a transducer to a mounting block that’s only an inch thick!, You went all the way through the transom”. After I read that, I went back and watched my video which never showed my transducers. He commented on the wrong video, but we had a laugh and still talk once in a while. 🤣

[@papasnook]

@@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS lol.. good times. I’ll let you know how it goes…

[@davidpaton1588]

you end up covered in mud and rash from bacteria

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

@@davidpaton1588 That’s an easy fix. Just get all the bait you need on the first throw. 👍

[@shadman4325]

Great video my friend! I can throw my 12 foot Wade with the Striper Soup method but it has a reduced weight to 1lb/ft. It seems like 15 lbs is about the cutoff. I tried the invi series black pearls and wanted to love them, but nothing I've thrown holds a candle to a good Wade net.

[@MikeSmedleyOLDSCHOOLSTRIPERS]

SHAD MAN!! Great to hear from you brother!! Big Mike in my crew still loves your STRIPER SOUP method the best. He’s throwing an 11’ 1.6lb per foot Black pearl. He’s a Silverback Gorilla😂. I’m not as strong as I used to be. I’m in my mid 50’s and feeling every bump and bruise going back to childhood. I’m looking forward to more Striper Soup videos brother!!! You’ve been missed!! You’re the original StriperDude of KZbin. 😁