How to Throw a Cast Net: Easiest Way to Throw It Perfectly EVERY TIME!

October 3, 2020: Cast nets can be intimidating. But they don't have to be!
In this video I will show you an easy step-by-step method of throwing smaller cast nets. This method will work for 3', 4', 5', and 6' (If you're tall enough) radius cast nets.
This video demonstration uses a Fitec SS-100 5' Cast Net.
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[@michaelgreene]

Of all the instructions I have seen this is the simplest. Thanks.

[@kevinmckethan1506]

Best lesson I’ve seen and I’ve watched dozens

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you!

[@borneotribe575]

Nice throw there bud.💯 % fully open.

[@stevenOrtiz-yl7us]

Great presentation. I will return after practicing \

[@martyadams3915]

Been using this exact method for the past 40 years. Learned it from an old gullah man on the south carolina lowcountry marsh.

[@Bot-110]

I got one yesterday, and this helps a lot, thanks

[@brandonjeeboo]

Nice tutorial 👌

[@riverrat988]

Heck ya tips plus you got some nice shad. I need all the help I can get on throwing. Thanks for posting

[@terrymccorkle1674]

Best demo on how to do this I've ever seen.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you!

[@user-gu1wb2jc1h]

Thank you very much for your simple plane instructions

[@rossriley3818]

When I tried ur method my net landed like a folded taco 🌮. I’m sure it’s me. I modified a bit by gathering 4 leads in my throw arm & now I’m throwing pancakes 🥞!! I’m 5’7” with obviously shorter arms. Ur method lead me to find what works for me. No folds, no mystery grip, very simple.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Glad to hear you were able to find a method that works for you. Thank you for watching!

[@rossriley3818]

@@TheWeekendAngler my method may work better for throwing from kayak. Kinda crazy how unique to an individual the throw can be but simpler is better. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@fishenbyfaithoutdoors2589]

My first meet I done it your way. But my new net I just can’t get it to work. Got both at Walmart. That may be my problem.

[@larrybruns5051]

Thanks so much I have the same net and will try and post.

[@larrybruns5051]

What if you are in knee high water. Is there a method for throwing it

[@earlmoss3826]

Best way thanks a lot

[@yeyuan2624]

We have been making every castnet

[@ngaihaawma602]

One of the easiest ways of small net casting

[@teamsnagginwhiskers-dustin753]

I have been trying to learn my cast net. Thank you for those instructions. Hopefully I can get it down soon.

[@damianqualls5142]

Thank you, this helped me out a lot because I just got mine. Have an outstanding day!

[@fishingpinky3165]

Wow..you make it look so easy. I have been throwing with a different way and keep throwing bananas. I will try. Thanks from a 63 y/o woman.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

It took me a lot of practice with different techniques before I found this one that worked for me. I hope it works for you as well. 👍

[@DannyStoneOutdoors]

Same way I throw it but glad you confirmed I was doing it right.

[@hawgsnatcherscatfishing9075]

I made my own way for years but net was cutting my thumb on the cast. Going to try your way today! Thanks buddy.

[@fishingelite824]

Best Cast Net video I’ve seen. Thank you

[@haley9629]

We’re trying to relocate our Catfish using a cast net, this helps so much!! ❤️

[@catherinemunoz3543]

Thank you so much for tutorial 🙏

[@drfishing9153]

Nice video

[@-ly7xp]

Thanks I'm picking one up now heading to willow beach AZ fishery Upstream just recently released fish perfect time right now thank you much good sir happy fishing

[@notbl7]

Thanks you make it look easy.

[@redwood9741]

Thanks. I will give it a try tomorrow

[@CatfishWeekly]

Nicely done!

[@vincula1924]

Thanks bud.

[@georgemorales8223]

Thanks very helpful

[@jimmills4157]

Thanks.

[@cross9494]

Thanks for the video!!!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You're welcome! Thanks for watching. I hope it helped you out!

[@kohost9638]

I used to throw a cast net when i was 14-18. I recently picked one up but it ain’t like riding a bike. I have watched 10 vids on casting, your way worked for me, thank you for your video.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You're quite welcome

[@naileditfishing]

Great easy video

[@MrJoebarns]

Great Lesson 👍👍👍

[@VizagFish]

Excellent

[@dustinrice8124]

Already saw improvement after just a couple of throws. Thanks for the clear instructions.

Bạn hướng dẫn rất chi tiết dễ thực hiện ,bắt được rất nhiều cá .

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Thanks!

[@greenoutdoors5542]

Thank you! Everyone else seems like they over complicate it

[@KevinFishes1]

I always have trouble getting my net to open wide. I’ll have to try this method.

[@timothymcvay7286]

Awesome

[@smalltownoutdoorswithsteve8254]

Thank you for showing me.just got my first cast net today 👍

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Awesome! Good luck with it and I hope this video helped you out!

[@mhassnainsajee8589]

Bro wallahi I loved you video I also learnt how to cast now thank you bro for uploading this video

[@joselarrybacolod9187]

Good morning to you my idol thanks for your tutorial I'm Philippines people I'm stay in cebu city Philippines and God bless you guys

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Thank you so much!

[@albuterol71]

Thanks for this!

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You're welcome. I hope it helps

[@josego9365]

Best way of throwing and to be honest, who needs more than 5 foot for net?.. really?. Seem people with 7 footers etc etc and they can't even throw it far with all thar stuff in their mouth etc. I throw my 4 for one far with your system. Ty sir

[@whatsnextpatriots-yd9zz]

that is the way I do it, I really need a bigger net though, mine is a smaller one, I want a really large net and learn to throw it

[@NathanBeitelmanSQU66ATCH]

Just caught my first bait used a 7fter too works perfectly thanks man

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Awesome! Great job!

[@safdarfishingvideosandcutt3812]

nice

[@redwood1957]

in step 7 the horizontalnet at the top. are they flipped away from you? thank you

[@jamesweber4938]

There are a ton of videos showing how to throw a cast net but I cant find any that show how they work ? What happens after the weights sink to the bottom and how does the net close and trap the fish ?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

The weights pull the net down like a giant umbrella. The fish get caught in the umbrella. When you pull the rope to bring in the net, it gathers the lead line up towards the top of the net. The fish remain trapped in the side net pieces. Once in the boat you hold the net by the plastic yoke and the fish fall out.

[@HughJASS88]

I threw until my arm got tired today. Couldn’t get the dang net to pancake. I wish I seen this video eirlier this morning

[@rodbell4222]

I just got my first net at age 69...I have a 5-footer with 3/8 inch webbing. My net has been opening about half, not full circle, it's more elongated. Not sure when to release the fingers on my left hand, may be out of sync. Any suggestions...Hundreds of bait fish out there this morning I only could catch 2...!

[@Jholt4658]

I am having the same problem at 68. Any suggestions on how to improve the overall opening of the net? Should I be throwing it at a flat angle or more upwards?

[@drinkmorewater1116]

I just bought a cast net 6fter never used it but my buddy’s are telling me to use my mouth and all this I like this technique a lot better! Let me ask you is it going to be useful to throw from shore? Also your throwing hand (my right) releases then I left go with my left just a second later I keep getting half the net good half the net bad?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I tried the mouth technique. It's not really necessary on the smaller nets, but if you go to a large size net there's no avoiding it. Yes, the throwing arm releases a split second before the support arm. It's all timing, but you'll get the hang of it. I throw mine from shore a lot. Be prepared to hang it up from time to time, but that is going to happen whether you're in a boat or on the bank.

[@dalegreenlee1352]

How do you throw a 8 footer

[@allanmck6078]

Hi looks easier than some , can you use that method on a 7 ft net , cheers

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Going to depend on how tall you are.

[@doglegg4570]

I noticed you had an i-pilot on your boat. How do you hook up your transponder for your front unit?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Right now I'm using the us2 sonar built in to the terrova. 2d sonar only in the front.

[@fileminokilicho1292]

I've never cast a net before. But I've only seen people casting from their shoulders. Do you also cast from the shoulder? And what's the difference? Greetings from Micronesia.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I don't do the shoulder throw. This is the only method I use. I stick with the simplest method that works for me.

[@fishenbyfaithoutdoors2589]

I got one at Walmart and can’t seem to get it right. Where can I get a good one if this don’t work right. If it’s me messing.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

I like the fitec ss100 series. They're 1lb of lead per radial foot. Makes them a little heavier so they sink faster, but also helps it spread out when throwing

[@lisasobotka7345]

think you

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You're very welcome

[@TwiztedFishingTv]

Should talk about how much that arm throbs if bait is hard to catch lol after like the 15th toss.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

That's the elephant in the room. 🐘

[@FishinNFreedom1776]

I throw alot of net tacos lol..

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Mmmmmmm tacos 😂

[@johnoileroutdoorsman1534]

Nice demonstration my arm and back definitely appreciate it 😂 thx for sharing maybe sometime I get back around Paducah we can hook up and catch some catfish or bass

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Definitely! Give me a heads up next time you'll be around there and I'll bring the boat down. We'll venture out onto the Ohio River and drift up some cats or something.

[@douglasnapier5427]

What is your method for putting a shad on the hook?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Cut or live?

[@douglasnapier5427]

@@TheWeekendAngler Live

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Live I will usually hook them behind the dorsal fin and below the spinal cord. If you're fishing current, pinning their mouth shut with the hook can help keep them alive longer. Remember, though, from the moment a shad is born he is looking for a way to die.

[@douglasnapier5427]

@@TheWeekendAngler True, they do not live long

[@WOLFMANDRAKULA]

What size is that cast net?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

It's more than likely a 5' but it could be a 6'. Those are the only two sizes I buy. I don't remember which it is, though

[@debakikatapalia4447]

Cas net pliz. Plip card to delibhari rs

[@berandstefanusschalkwyk7353]

7ft

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

How do you find crappie without electronics?

[@TheWeekendAngler]

It depends on the time of year. I usually only target them in the late fall or mid spring. Late fall I look for them near bridge pylons. Mid spring when the water starts to warm I look for them up shallow in their spawning areas. If there is wind, fish the shoreline the wind is blowing towards.

[@lukeb6799]

Now do this with a 12-14 footer.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

You can't use this method on a larger cast net.

[@daviddaigrepont9485]

Where's the best places to sink brush piles for crappie

[@TheWeekendAngler]

In the water.. 😂 Seriously though, I'd look for a piece of structure that would naturally attract them such as a point and then add the brush piles near that point. It's easy to make a good spot better, but more difficult to make a bad spot good. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@Tinker46]

I have tried your method or throwing a cast net. Mine will only open half way. I can’t see you hands so I can’t see if you are doing some kind of twisting when the release the net.

[@TheWeekendAngler]

It's less a twisting method then it is releasing one hand and then the other at the right time.

[@debakikatapalia4447]

Languh to Hindi tell mi

[@ryanmancias5159]

I no how to throw a cast net

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Good

[@ilaadmo2812]

That's a baby net where's the video with the adults net

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Where's your video with a large net? Nonexistent? The 5' radius (10ft diameter) net serves my needs. Absolutely no reason to go larger.

[@davem145mxr]

That won't get it with a real net do a video with a 10 footer

[@TheWeekendAngler]

Did I say it was for a 10 foot net? You do a video with a 10 footer, slick.

[@timsnyder2420]

Stop

[@TheWeekendAngler]

???

[@rodolfomanuel8359]

Show me how to get the perfect circle ⭕