Cast Net Reviews - Old Salt Cast Net vs FITEC Cast Net

Here is my take on cast net reviews as I compare the Betts Old Salt cast net wtih the Fitec cast net. In this Betts Old Salt cast net review, I look at sink rate, ease of throwing and construction - doing the same for the Fitec cast net review included in this cast net fishing video. CAUTION: A viewer pointed out that you should not use the D-loop to attach the net to your hand if you are likely to catch the net in your motor or accidentally net a large fish like a dolphin., I use my net in really shallow water... a foot or two... so that is not an issue with me.

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[KayakhacksFishing]

CAUTION: A viewer pointed out that you should not use the D-loop to attach the net to your hand if you are likely to catch the net in your motor or accidentally net a large fish like a dolphin., I use my net from the shore casting into really shallow water... a foot or two... so that is not an issue with me.

[jimwhite]

Well done. Two additions to your excellent instructions. 1. Use to half hitches in addition to your tight D- loop on your wrist to make sure the rope doesn’t slip off your wrist; 2. Timing matters. As you wind up and the net swings behind you, time the forward cast so that gravity is your friend. Make your cast when the bulk of the net swung behind you begins its forward movement. This uses the moment of the weights to your advantage. Instead of still moving backwards they have begun to move forward. Take advantage of that momentum. It looks like you did that instinctively but it is worth noting the importance of this slight pause to let the net weights begin moving forward. Hope this makes sense.

[luiso]

Great video! Love my Old Salt net, I’ve had it for years. Even when I first started throwing it with little experience I was able to get a decent spread on it. Great value/quality.

[jimwhite]

I use the two half-hitches in addition to the D-loop. I agree of the danger of doing this when you are in a boat with a motor running. Also, I think it is important to have a good idea of what you intend to catch. I cast primarily in shallow water so avoid catching a huge fish that will drag me away. If I cast a net in deep water, I would wear a device around my neck with a hooked blade that could cut the line should it get caught in a prop or engage a large fish. I gave just such a device to a Marine Patrol officer who frequently used ropes around an motor. He has never had to use it, but it’s better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it. Of course the hooked blade would have to be used very quickly to avoid serious injury or worse. Ropes used to tie up a boat are a danger as well if they fall into the water. Keep them in the boat and make sure the line at the bow is shorter than the boat so it doesn’t get tangled in the prop if it falls into the water and trails back the length of the boat right into the prop. I see too many boats with lines draped over the side of the boat where they can be pulled back into the prop. These are serious concerns. I use the double half-hitches because I have lost several nets from the D-loop loosening and slipping off my wrist. I guess the main advice is to think about what you are doing and where you are doing it. A net is expensive but it can be replaced. Your life cannot be replaced. Think!

[KennyFishbone]

Saw someone throw their cast net without attaching it...had to jump in to get it back.
I attach it to the boat or on shore, a double loop.
I have a Fitec 8' ...buying a 5' Fitec

[kmalerich]

Heck, I don't have a clue. Never thrown a cast net in my life. Just bought an Old Salt 8' net. I'll find out. Thanks.

[medaliali]

Thank you for your video. Just please what is it better to buy: Topineer Flying Disc Magic Hand Cast Fishing Net OR the Betts 6PM Old Salt Mono Cast Net, 6-Feet, 3/8-Inch Mesh, 1-Pound Lead per Ft, Boxed

[aironnoles]

Some of these nets I believe are more shaped and others are more flat . These nets more than likely have been in packaging for months and maybe even years so I believe the best way to unkink them is to hang them by there horn, like in a tree, for a few days in the hot sun or if your careful to use a hairdryer on heat setting, to let the weights pull the netting straight . Luckily my net is old and I don't seem to have that problem but I'm looking into getting a bigger cast net in one of those easy throw versions though . Which one do you think is better : Frisbee or Metal ring ?

[aos]

Great video. Where did you get that shirt? It looks really familiar.

[QuakAOats]

great video. Do you think the old salt would be a better choice over the no spook?

[kenrandall]

Try a handmade manorcan Magic cast net from St Augustine Florida

[jamesvineyard]

Are these 3/4 lb per foot or 1 pound on the old salt?

[werm]

I feel like maybe the fitec would be easier on the hands with the more relaxed line

[longshotdiedtired]

Check out the lee joy fisher, it has a higher quality mono than both the fitech and betts, only problem I’ve had with the two nets in your video is the mono is so thin if you bet a catfish or pretty much anything other than shad they’ll damage both the nets

[benberry]

Great review, just purchased a old salt cast net

[Cloudsurfer]

Since you’ve just done net reviews, can you do a video explaining how you throw your net?

[wingo]

Cool Video - I think Fitec has some of the best nets in the premium category. However, when looking at the lower end to mid level nets, Betts is probably the goto as that seems to be there wheelhouse. Just my opinion.

[pauldimarco]

I’m not sure I’d be so concerned about losing my net so much as accidentally catching something that could sound me to Davey jones’ Locker because I can’t get my hand out of the death knot. $.02 aside from that thanks for the comparison.

[Baysquad]

This guy could do a bangin Hank Hill Impression

[donaldskipper]

I pancake my Fitec all the time...but I make it up like I make up my mullet nets. Number of brail lines has nothing to do with opening the net. Watch Pacific Islanders pancake 16 and 20 feet nets with no brail lines or a handline attached.