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

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:

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[TommysRaw]

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

[Gustaf]

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!

[markhuskey]

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!

[cincinnatiking]

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!

[hothmobile]

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.

[lightsnsiren]

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

[ryanraynor]

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.

[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!

[johnwhittaker]

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.

[viejitadelmar]

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!

[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.

[wisconsininseason]

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!

[brentnanita]

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.

[hstetser]

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

[fig]

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!

[fredwienbarg]

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

[isotelus]

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.

[caviman]

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!

[elitesaltwateranglersflori]

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.