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Cast Net
Cast Netting
Throwing a weighted circular net to capture schooling baitfish - a global technique for bait collection and subsistence fishing.
Water: Both
Difficulty: Intermediate
Best: Year-round Cost: $40+
📖 Overview
Cast nets are used worldwide to catch baitfish (mullet, menhaden, threadfin, shad) either for personal use or as live bait. The technique requires practice: the net must fully open into a circle before hitting the water. Once mastered, it's one of the fastest ways to fill a bait bucket.
🎒 Gear Needed
Cast net (6-12ft radius), waterproof gloves, bait bucket with aerator, drying rack (nylon nets degrade in the sun).