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First, I would like to know is/are casting net legal in the state of conn?
If it is what brand would you recommend?
And what size would be good for casting off the bow of a
19 ft. cc boat?
any comments would be appreciated, thank you.
digimoose.
There is a lot of info on the site to help you choose the correct net for your application. Also choose the largest net possible that Connecticut allows. A larger net is a little harder to throw, but it is more forgiving than a smaller net if it a throw wrong.
First, I would like to know is/are casting net legal in the state of conn?
If it is what brand would you recommend?
And what size would be good for casting off the bow of a
19 ft. cc boat?
any comments would be appreciated, thank you.
digimoose.
10ft net is what I have...
Here is my favorite video on how to throw a net.... not sure if you need it.
Whether working from a boat or onshore, the one thing you always want to have with you is a knife that can be opened with one hand in case you foul the net and need to cut yourself free of it. A snagged net can pull you in and drown you if you can't turn it loose... A kill switch won't do much good if your net is snagged and you're in a current, you'll be in bad shape whether your motor is or isn't running....
Talk to other anglers in the area you fish about what kind of bait and what size you can expect. Nets come all the way from very tiny mesh for little baits in very shallow water (I have a 1/4" mesh 8' net for that application in my area) to larger mesh with lots of weight and a bigger diameter for baits in deeper water (my general purpose net is a 3/8" mesh 10'net ). I keep both nets on my skiff and they work well for my area (south Florida back in the Everglades coastal areas). Either of these two nets might be appropriate for your area or neither one depending on the water depth and the size of the baits...
The laws in each state vary about cast nets, mesh size, and the actual size of the net. When talking about nets the usual measurement "a 10' net" refers to the radius of the net from the horn (the place where all the braille lines come together) so a 10' net has a diameter of almost 20' when thrown properly. There's more to be said and learned about cast nets but this should give you a starting point. The hard part about cast nets is always learning to use one properly. Some hands on instruction from someone skilled with a net is worth a lot...
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What are you trying to catch? If it is adult bunker, than how many do you need - for how many anglers? IMO Calusa and Blackpearl are the best. For adult bunker I use an 8 foot 1 1/8 mesh fast sinking Mullet net by Calusa. I easily get enough baits for four of us to fish all day and throw back the unused bunker. I have used a 10 foot net too, but if the pod of bait is thick, there are too many baits caught.
To avoid being dragged under if snagged, I attached a wrist band (velcro) from and old boogie board to the wrist (slip) knot. If I snag the bottom and get pulled under, a quick pull of the velcro strap and I'm free.
Flats392- what kind of boat are your showing in your thread? 23T?
I got a big BaitBuster & it is a great net. That said, I'll 2nd Venture's recommendation on Percy's net -especially given your proximity. Word is, if you pick it up from him, won't let you leave until you can throw the thing - that's a huge value added. Don't think you can get much better net than his as well.
I went to a surf shop and bought a velcro ankle strap used on the leashes the surfers attach to their boards. I attach it to the net's line and attach it to my wrist when throwing a net from a boat. I find attaching the line to the boat to be very awkward and certainly do not want to be pulled in because I can't get my hand free from the line. The velcro holds securely but releases quickly. One strap can be transfered from net to net very easily.
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