How To Throw A Cast Net Step by Step - Captain Mike / ReelReports

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In this episode we show you how to throw a cast net without using your teeth or going over your shoulder. It is a simple and effective way to open up the net and catch live bait. This works great for nets from 4 feet to 8 feet.
For cast nets 8 feet to 14 feet, we recommend the triple load method as seen in this video:
• How To Triple Load Cas...
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[@ReelReports]

What size cast net is in your bucket and what bait are you catching?

[@wayne5188]

Throwing an 8 foot and catching mostly fingerling mullet and menhaden.

[@MJIIRYU81]

ReelReports 12 feet ..thanks so much . I am new to this .wish me good luck.

[@rojovlogs6618]

Minnows bait

[@ReelReports]

@@MJIIRYU81 That's my favorite size.

[@ReelReports]

@@rojovlogs6618 3/16" mesh?

[@TommysRaw]

Best tutorial by far. Always struggled to throw the net, and after years of throwing with little results, this just changed everything

[@jobaccamasakado]

Ive seen a million tutorials on YT over the years, but this one is the best, most concise, and easiest to follow. Great vid. Thx!

[@systemfile]

Agree. I love how it he breaks it down into steps and motions. I’ll be able to get this figured out just by saying the steps in my head.

[@MRMIKE276]

I agree, I especially like that I don't have to put lead anywhere near my face. I was throwing pancakes in my front yard and then of course, couldn't get the net to open when i was in the boat... damn pogies were ramming into the side of the boat and I kept coming up empty.

[@markhuskey6757]

Captain Mike, I bought my first ever 6' cast net the other day, and I looked for how to videos. Yours was the first one I opened. I tried your method and bang! It worked like a charm! It felt so natural and intuitive. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@Gustaf1965]

Thank you! I have had an 8 foot, 3/8" mesh cast net for fifteen years and never used it. I watched your video and practiced your technique over the weekend and took the skiff out today to cast for shrimp. It worked! My casts are not 100% perfect, but the net opens 80% of the way 80% of the time -- good enough, and I am getting better -- and I occasionally get a perfect one. It is a great skill to have. Your video is much appreciated!

[@danwalters5054]

Dude: "If you let me catch you for the video I promise I'll let you go." Mullet: "We got you bro."

[@twestcott3048]

3 years on and off trying to cast my 9 ft net. Watched several videos, and still couldn’t throw the pancake. UNTIL CAPT MIKE. Gotta tell ya buddy watching your video did it for me. Retired and enjoying fl. Thank you so much. Terry

[@ReelReports]

Glad to help Terry.

[@hothmobile100]

This is by far the easiest way to throw and fully open a 6 to 8 ft net. I’ve tried all possible ways and this is the best. The triple load method is complicated and requires tons of practice and only needed for 10 or 12 foot nets.

[@ryanraynor3248]

Super quick load, throws well, easy to remember, just taught my 16yo son with this method. About the best cast net video I have seen over the years. Thank you.

[@cincinnatiking8008]

I've tried for two weeks to get my 6ft net to open. Finally I decided I needed to learn a different method. After loading the net like you showed me, it opened perfect! I was so happy that I took it to the creek and I got some really great catfish bait 👌 Thank you so much for making this video! It's the only reason I can get bait!

[@lightsnsiren79]

Wow! I’ve been putting 6’ and 7’ cast nets over my shoulder for 20 years. This is amazing. No more wet shoulder! Thanks!

[@natepowell1914]

I went from clueless to intermediate in five minutes watching this, and actually caught some great baitfish. Thanks!

[@fig816]

I’ve watched a lot of videos on how to throw a cast net. Your video is by far the best. Following your instructions will result in a perfect pancake throw every single time. Thanks!

[@hstetser5376]

Your videos are the best. Detailed, yet simple.. Thanks Mike. Im glad you share your knowledge so willingly. I appreciate it greatly

[@viejitadelmar540]

Awesome technique! You don’t even look like you’re breaking a sweat. I’ve always admired how effortless you make it look. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I’m itching so bad and can’t wait to give it a try. Gracias!

[@selblue6981]

Thanks Capt Mike. I really appreciate your instructions on how to cast a net. I watched your video and my confidence began rise immediately. I had never cast a net ever. Now, I feel pretty confident when casting my seven footer. I continue to practice each step to ensure my net opens on every cast. Thanks again Sel

[@FishingWithMichaelTruong]

Amazingly well put together. Thanks for teaching us how it's done :) I've not tried cast netting before but it looks like a skill to be learned.

[@alfonsodiaz5976]

Absolutely great video Captain Mike. Best way to throw a net I have ever seen and will definitely give it a try. Thank you. Keep up the great instructional videos. My favorite YT channel by far.

[@MrLargo-ov1fm]

Thank you! This is by far the best vid and technique to get a great spread. I watched a few prior with frustrating results. Take the time to do this step by step, then just throw it-perfection!

[@johnwhittaker346]

Thank you, Captain Mike. I have started catching a few mullet throwing a 4 foot cast net, but many bad throws and partial opens. I am going to practice you method, I think it is the best I've ever seen.

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@cameronjones9320]

This is by far the best net method I've seen and i would say it took about 5 throws to get it right. I was throwing my 8 footer in the park last week and a guy across the road came over and asked me how i was throwing it so well, he disappeared over to his boat parked in the yard and asked me to teach him with your method. Captain Mike, you are a legend.

[@jeffreyrawlings2759]

Struggled with this for years. Throwing pancakes now. Thanks brother.

[@joserP2009]

Bro, hands down, best technique for me. I've had my net for a little while and have caught a few bait. It has never really opened. Until l tried your technique. Thanks for the video.

Congratulations this FISHING was incredible, this place reminds me a lot here where I do FISHING in *Brazil.* Hug!!!👍🎣🐠😊

[@ryorro]

I agree, this technique works as opposed to many other techniques

[@Fairley_Bule]

Hands down the easiest method I have ever seen. Thank you for showing us this method of throwing.

[@NESQUIN]

Thank you 👍

[@allwyncoutinho4268]

On of th best detailed instruction to throw cast net. Thank you

[@aaronwood3540]

Smoothest, simplest, easiest how to video I've seen man, great job. All the cats I catch will be thanks to you. I'm fresh water so I catch catfish. I use shad, great cat bait. Thanks a bunch

[@wisconsininseason5201]

Starting to teach myself how to fish salt water and starting from the beginning with catching bait, bought a cast net today, watched your video twice, and had 5 mullet on the first throw! Got a bucket full of bait in about 3 minutes and ready to surf fish tonight! Thank you for the awesome tutorial video brother!

[@akrougliak]

Super great, saw bunch of tutorials but when I followed your steps I casted sussessfully 4 times in a row. It never happened to me before. Great job. Thank you very much.

[@brentnanita3939]

I have been throwing cast nets for over 35 yrs. This is the best way I have ever used a cast net bigger than 5 ft. I have 3 sizes. 5ft, 7ft, and 10ft. it works perfect.

[@FirstGearGames]

I've seen a lot of cast net videos and this one is by far superior. Personally, I have a 5' and use a different technique but I look forward to trying this out to see if I can make more reliable casts.

[@noxxious5.098]

How did it go?

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@Thomas-wj1xt]

Great Video Captain Mike! Very clear video, great instruction, step-by-step. I've watched a lot of cast net how-to videos, but your version is the simplest and most clear method I have seen. Went into the front yard and tossed my 5ft net over 20 ft away in the most perfect circle! I was impressed. So much so, I had the confidence to go to the shop and buy a 7 ft net. Can't wait to show off at the boat ramp! Thanks Captain. Keep up the good work!

[@elitesaltwateranglersflori3035]

I put your way to the test on an 8ft castnet. I compared it to another castnet method. Your method was faster loading and opened the net wider. I did it on a brad new net fresh out of the box and not smoking in fabric softener. Very smooth. I live in Indian River County and catching live bait is a must. The mullet run is coming up in September. I have been crushing tarpon at night on live mullet and greenies in the Fort Pierce Inlet area. Your videos are great and I have been recommending them to beginning anglers. Keep it up.

[@isotelus6772]

That’s the kind of instruction I’m looking for. Real and how it works in a “real” situation. I’m likin your style Capt.

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@tonyelmore2167]

First ever pancake in my life! I felt like To Hanks when he made fire in the movie Castaway. Thanks mate, for real!

[@bryonrickard4617]

Ive watch a LOT of cast net how to's and by far yours is the best. I walked outside and threw it perfectly the first time. Thanks for taking the time to make the video.

[@Ivegotwormsinme]

After a month of struggling to figure out the best method for me to throw a net, this one was it. Out of all of the methods I've seen, this one is the easiest and shows consistent results. Yes, with even less than a day's worth of practice, I was able to pancake my 6ft net over and over. Thank you, ReelReports.

[@caviman2202]

I went from having never thrown a cast net before to watching this video maybe 4 or 5 times and feel like a pro. Thanks and subbed!

[@dywildatheart]

Mike, I am so appreciative that you made this instructional video. I finally can throw consistently. Thanks again. David

[@AnimalBDYT]

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[@yeeturmcbeetur8197]

Bro. Thank you so much for this method. Makes it so easy. I wasn’t able to get it to open any other way and the third cast I threw with this method got me a full open. And I’ve thrown it 6 more times after watching and every time worked.

[@wardhively9594]

Incredible video. The feeling of helping people out with bait on the pier is inexplicable. Finally, I can catch my own bait.

[@dannytse4052]

Great video captain Mike. Really enjoy your videos, very informative and useful. Keep it up

[@wesleycurrin1457]

Kudos, watched this video and 20 minutes later we loaded the livewell with bait. Next day did it again. Thanks Captain Mike!

[@bamabutch90]

I used to throw a net when I was little (and was good at it) but then after years of being away from it and now having dentures I found myself struggling to throw the net properly. I looked at a bunch of other videos on how to do this without putting the lead line in my teeth (lips) and all of the other methods didn't seem to work for me. I came across yours and VOILA! Got it to open close to perfect circle first time which I am sure will only get better with practice. I appreciate the time you took to make this video. Thank you.

[@billdillard885]

Mike! Started using your method a few weeks ago... Been throwing in my pool since. Was making 1 out of 5 good throws... driving my 😜Went back to your vid... figured out right away I was releasing too early... watched again and threw 9 out of 10 beauty’s. (Your SLO-mo’s are awesome!) I’m in my 70’s... so you can even teach an OLD dog new tricks. Great Channel.... Thanks!

[@primetimefishing2436]

I have thrown a net my entire life, just learned a completely new method. Awesome video man.

[@josegranados8286]

Perfect video explaining!!! Thanks, Capt!!

[@fredwienbarg5051]

I have tried at least 7 or 8 different methods of throwing a cast net. Your method finally works for me. Thank you!

[@johnpeitsmeyer4006]

This is an excellent instructional video Capt. Mike. I have improved my ability twofold. Thanks for taking the time to share your know how!!

[@Naq23]

This is one of my favorite channels, so much great info, great locations just awesome

[@AnimalBDYT]

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[@SV_Autumn]

Best technique I have seen, makes me want to go get a new cast net!

[@joannagp1190]

Hi...

[@forestgrose9067]

Been throwing cast nets for over 40 years but still stuck on method taught by grandfather. Watched many vids and takes lots of free advice but nothing seems to make me better or faster. I've watched your vids on up to an 8' and have been practicing. Very nice and love throwing from right hand forward motion while watching bait. Thank you. I'm definitely going to subscribe and watch more vids Good education without the BS, moves along in at a good pace, I feel like I'm not 8 years old and the educators delivery doesn't confuse people. I watched the vid twice and was in the yard practicing. Thanks again and yes, I will keep watching.

[@MRMIKE276]

Hell the video I watched before this took 8 minutes to describe how to setup the net to throw... 5 minutes in I forgot the first step.

[@joshtillman3714]

Just wanted to stop in and say that's an awesome video you put together! it's been years since I had thrown one and could not figure out how I even used to do it. I only had to watch the first half and nailed my first attempt at your technique. Thanks a million!

[@4englishlies875]

As always great video Cpt. Mike that sure beat the way I was taught. I will be trying that out next time I go. Keep up the great work.

[@joannagp1190]

Hi..

[@brandonscioneaux]

Amazing! I've been trying occasionally for the last year to throw my cast net without success. After watching your video, I can make a perfect circle cast everytime. Thank you for your time and consideration.

[@ReelReports]

Great! What size net are you throwing Brandon?

[@brandonscioneaux]

@@ReelReports It's a 5ft. Old Salt. I've been looking for something with smaller holes and gonna go to a 6 footer.

[@EM-gr1ps]

Great Video Sir! I can't wait to start practicing tomorrow. One thing I noticed after watching several times, you rotate your right hand from palm up to palm down when crossing your chest. This seems to give the net a little more torque to open and clearly throws the line out of your way to the left. You do this every time, probably without even thinking about it. Thx again for taking the time to teach us.

[@derefakadireh4907]

Thank you, Captain Mike. I appreciate this lesson. From childhood have used other methods, including putting a lead in the teeth. I will need to practice your method until I master it. Thank you once more.

[@SleepyFishing]

I throw my net from a kayak and I think you just massively improved my throw. Thank you!

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@neilmigala752]

I have been struggling with my new net. This method is straight money. Thanks Bro

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@michaelcompian4417]

Bro knows what he is doing.Ive tried this method after doing it my way for 25 years.I use to put it in my teeth and throw half the net over my shoulder.Now Ill use both ways.Thank you brother

[@tommyartis7003]

THANK YOU!!!! This is the Best I've seen and effectively used. I'm new to the Cast Net game and I'm killin' it in the Gulf. I'm from Jersey and I've only fished for less than two years and people ask me, "How do you do that???" And I tell them that I got the technique from ReelReports on KZbin!

[@thecatdaddyexperience1222]

I just wanted to tell you thank you so much for showing the most understandable throw net video I’ve ever seen. I’m smoking bait now. Thank you so much !!!

[@SuperMarksman33]

Good Job mate. Thanks for this.

[@Mightiflier]

Easiest to follow and most effective method. Thanks, Captain Mike!

[@hughj.5762]

After several attempts at different throwing styles, this one worked for me. It opens every time and is fast and easy to load. No more embarrassing, helicoptering nets for me. Thank for sharing. Only wish you had done a first person view but otherwise, perfect.

[@michaelgiles7515]

Hey bro this is the best one I have seen.. you have a terrific manner

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@swod1]

Note for myself when I go practice - 1:45

[@dsg_jai1465]

I’ll need this

[@bgt1666]

Thank you, I loosely followed your directions and casted better than I ever have, when I closely followed them I was casting epic, so big thanks on a simple method.

[@malemouse198]

This is the first video that I tried step by step that actually worked. Thank you.

[@curttimmbch]

That ain't bait, that's dinner!

[@curttimmbch]

@@sski3466 fried or smoked mullet is great. The silver mullet are better than black mullet. Try some.

[@josephrflynn7]

Its a blonde tuna

[@chrisfrench3279]

Absolutely would have these for dinner

[@faded6760]

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[@johnthekiwi1601]

3:50-should have turned right 90 degrees and thrown. I think she was in range.

[@jimcatx3090]

johnthekiwi I was thinking the same thing

[@David13spurs]

Hopefully, she wasn't Jail-bait! ;)

[@cjharrin]

Lol

[@HENGDARAT]

how about my method ?

[@dalton_dc3277]

🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonylawlor9130]

I been throwing a 6' net about a year now, just stepped up to 8' with heavy weights and been struggling to get her to open completly. Going to give your method a whirl. Great video as usual, love your channel. Thanks.

[@tiltrotor22]

I've been having problems with my net. I watched this video and it works perfectly now. Great video!!!

[@JB-jn9kb]

Can't wait to get home and try this with my net. I suck at throwing it, think this is a game changer! Incoming sub!

[@edmullins4519]

You learn something new every day! Can’t wait to try this technique tomorrow! You have one of the absolute most informative channels on the The Tube, always great info and super easy to follow directions! I just ordered one of your shirts too, I’ll get a hat too if you ever offer fitted hats! Thanks Capt. Mike!

[@AnimalBDYT]

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[@ssgyates]

Nice. My buddy got me using a cast net two years ago. I watched several videos and tried many times. I just could not get it right. This video showed the easiest by for. I tried it with my 7 foot net. A good cast every time. Thank you for keeping it simple.

[@adda58]

Great instruction! No more wet shoulder and sleeves for me. Thanks Captain Mike!

[@chrisct3601]

This technique saved my life! I can now look forward to throwing my net, were before it was banana city! Appreciate the vid!

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@Jaeger713]

At first I was like "wth is this guy doing??? To much work.." Then I proceed to go outside to try this method and couldn't believe how it's fool proof! Amazed, not even that hard! Thanks Cpt Mike!

[@user-nc2hn6oy3w]

I actually thought l was going to have to go to academy cast net throwing training course. Thanks to Captain Mike it really works. I have read the instructions multiple times watch hundreds of videos and none worked. This is the method, works every time. I have even tried the other ways after learning this method and same results as before will not open. Thanks Captain Mike. Your way is the way.

[@mikerentnelli9580]

Ok, tried the method twice on my lawn which is backed up against a lake here in central Florida. The first couple of tries in the grass went perfect. Moved over to give it a shot off my dock. Had a nice throw and to my surprise pulled up a 15" Largemouth bass. I can testify that the technique works great. Thanks for the video!

[@skunkedagain]

This is the most informative one out there. Thank you

[@peyinpicao]

Atarrayas menos de 10 pies uso ese método en las grandes otro pero esta muy bueno esa forma de tirarla saludos

[@luisguerra8728]

Great way to through the net is not my way but I think is cleaner. Thank you Captain Mike you have a great channel

[@Nullsie]

Awesome video, and much appreciation! My cast net amazingly opens now 🤙

[@keithhallet9206]

Captain Mike I just bought my first 8ft cast net. Prior to, never tossed a net. After watching both the step by step and seminar clips over and over, I gave it a try. In a day I was throwing oval, working towards pancakes. For me, the secret was in the secret sauce, took a bit to grasp the concept. You,ve done and excellent job in the tutorial. You officially make throwing a cast net easy for those who will stick with it.

[@adamdiaz298]

I used your method here in Brunswick County, NC. I was teaching others on the beach and catching bait for others. Thank you so much.

[@ChristianHipHop]

Literally awesome tutorial, however it simply led to me just catching more algae 😢😢😢😅😅

[@daltonbrown8357]

This helped quite a bit with me knowing nothing about saltwater fishing and I’m going on my first trip for my 16 birthday so this is priceless

[@firebomb5510]

Watched this craft repeatedly.Now,as well as hearing the terminologies and then later doing the INITIAL CAST for practice,I see why it becomes 2nd Nature after awhile.Muscle memory. Awesome training skill.Simple,Short,Demonstrative 👍Thank you Good Sir .27 seconds on a "HOT CAST"..works for me

[@caseylyons5387]

This is just the video I needed to watch! Thanks bud!✌️

[@rileybeecher8598]

Great video Capt Mike, your good karma was evident on the mullet timing!

[@AnimalBDYT]

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[@JLU24DR]

Dudddde!!! This video immediately helped me out. Best video out there for cast netting! Thank you

[@byej1625]

I am a 'Survivor' fan, they always have the big nets to catch fish with and i really wanted to know how they use them. For some one who hasn't ever used a net in their life, i feel like i could do it no problem after watching this. Great tutorial, easy to understand. Loved it, thank you.

[@JesusPaidItAll]

"Look at them all swim away healthy" Little guy @ 7:38 barely makes it out alive while two of his counterparts 💀

[@joannagp1190]

Hi

[@JesusPaidItAll]

@@joannagp1190 Hello =)

[@joannagp1190]

@@JesusPaidItAll thank you for response ❤

[@danoqamyasharahla6544]

@6:24 obviously those fish were planted there and are actors.

[@tristanhensel-coe4767]

This was really awesome, thank you! I just got my first net today and already feel like a pro after this.

[@raybrozzo7850]

I've been throwing for along time amd this is the BEST way to throw a big net for sure....great vid

[@takackman9325]

4:40 the guy in the background has never used a row boat in his life.

[@wildboy8099]

This video is for people who don't know how to throw a cast net. Not people who don't know how to grow a boat, chill out.

[@john848sbk1]

is there ANYTHING Keanu Reeves can't do??

[@billm1651]

He literally looks nothing like him.

[@mastermexican1]

Keep a wife

[@1973superdad]

I revisit this video every year before my two week trio to florida. Love this method, catch so much bait! Thank you

[@MR6.5]

Thanks Capt. Mike I just got my net and now will practice!