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How to Choose a Cast Net
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How to Choose a Cast Net
Using live bait is usually better than lures and it saves money. Cast nets are easy to use once you get the hang of it. Kids and professionals alike use cast nets to capture live bait. Cast nets can be use in fresh and salt water. The parts of a cast net include:
- The hand line: A rope which is attached to the caster’s wrist on one end and the swivel at the top of the cast net on the other end.
- Swivel: Metal rings that are attached together and turn on both ends
- Horn: A ring where the top of the net is tied to. It has an indention around the center to secure the cast net.
- Leadline: The rope at the bottom of the net where the sinkers are tied.
- Braille Lines: Attached between the swivel and the leadline. The brail lines close the net to capture the fish.
- Netting: Monofilament or multifilament nylon mesh. The bigger the targeted catch, the bigger size of mesh and stronger netting material needed.
The size of cast net required depends on the size of the catch you are going after. The following guidelines are useful.
| BAIT SIZE | MESH SIZE | NET BREAK STRENGTH |
| 1″ - 3″ | ¼”SQ | 5 - 9 LBS |
| 3″ - 6″ | 3/8″ SQ | 7 - 15 LBS |
| 6″ - 9″ | ½ ” SQ | 9 - 20 LBS |
| 9″ - 12″ | 5/8″ SQ | 12 - 25 LBS |
| 12″ OVER | 1″ SQ. OVER | 20 LB and OVER |
Equipment for a Successful Fishing Trip
When it comes to fishing, it’s important to have the right supplies in order to catch the big ones. This includes bait and tackle of course, but also all the accessories that can make fishing much easier. For example, a fish finder makes boat fishing a breeze as it becomes simple to locate larger schools of fish below the surface of the water. Fish finders are great for locating fish and for identifying the depth where the fish tend to swim at different hours of the day. It’s also essential to have a fishing net, as it’s all too common for fish to escape once they get close to the boat. Fishing nets are also great for rivers where it can be difficult to fight the fish against the current. There’s nothing better than a solid tackle box for keeping lures and bait organized. Keeping all the fishing tackle untangled can be a real chore without a tackle box.
With this equipment even the amateur fisherman can turn professional in just an afternoon. Remember, fishing is about skill, but having luck on your side never hurts!