Best Cast Nets For Bait - Kayak Cast Net?

Need one of the best cast nets for bait to use from a fishing kayak or to train your kid on how to cast net for bait? I take a look at the Betts Buddy cast net and assess its construction, sink rate, and ease of use. My Betts cast nets review series starts with the Buddy cast net and will have another video on the Betts Old Salt cast net shortly.

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[danielking]

The "tens of dollars" comment made me chuckle. Great informative video.

[TheFishingMommy]

This is great, I actually don’t even own a cast net at all—I fish exclusively artificial stuff—but now I’m thinking maybe I could learn with this.

[RogerBankerFishmiser]

Great info and great vid!
I've never had a premium cast net. I always end up buying whats the most affordable. They all work fine for me. I think if I made a living from fishing or used one all the time, it might be worth the extra cash for a higher grade one. But since I use them only three or 4 times a season I'll stick with the thrifty versions.

[markrussellfilaroski]

10's of dollars! haha! that was funny! good show thanks for sharing!

[myadventureoutdoors]

Part of this video was ok I guess. The part in the shop was ok I guess. The part where you were wearing the awesome Adventure Outdoors shirt was extremely enjoyable and it helped highlight your mastery of throwing a cast net. HUGE thumbs up!

[yakinyakkers]

Awesome informational video. Love the possibility of casting a net from a Kayak. Tight lines & buenos nachos.

[wesleyhackney]

I’m terrible throwing a cast net this looks worth a try. Do you have a video showing how to throw one or possibly a video you would recommend to watch

[helicopterjohns]

Nice Pancakes!!!! I am in the process of trying to learn to throw a cast net.
I just built a 1 oz cast net sinker mold for a friend of mine that makes 6 sinkers at a time. He makes custom Cast Nets and makes his own cast net sinkers. He really likes it and the new tool brought a nice smile to his face. Ha Ha
John

[reelyakrz]

Good information. I'd never considered a kid's net, always thought of them more as toys. Our old castnet (don't remember brand) still works OK for now, but is getting long of tooth (seems stiffer, more brittle, and tangles more than it used to). We'll need another one at some point and we'll look at that as an option as it may be easier for my wife to use.

[davidlewis]

I put an extra set of old weights around mine ...sinks faster and with a bit of spin pops open for better cast . All my boys n nephews got a new one every Christmas Set the hook brother

[stevehogan]

Well done vid. Thanks very good information.

[christianmyrick]

I have found throwing the castnet from the kayak has a lot more to do with footing than net weight or length. Example, my son has a viking reload, the design of the cockpit makes throwing a net much more difficult than throwing from my viking 440. I like to find a spot to wedge my feet and always prefer either sock feet or bare feet. I think expensive "pro" castnets seem to hold up longer. All that said, I am netting shad in all depths of water, not just shallow water. Good vid.

[merlin]

"Tens of dollars". Thanks for all the work that goes into the videos. I know how much it takes.

[bentaylor]

Ok the next one i get will be one of those. Do they have comparable sizes? My first one was a 5 foot. It works but i think i could throw something bigger and healthier. I know i don’t need to but i believe i could.

[vincerobinson]

Where is the links for both cast nets, i looking to buy one

[eldoradodunn]

Just got one from the Walmart.its a 8 footer.

[andrewsmith]

Can you do another video of showing how you throw a cast net I can not get a decent pancake to save my life.

[moiecol]

I'm going to start throwing pancakes ! Hopefully they won't look like crepes ?