cast netting off a boat

[Bully_basher]

Hello fellow ausfishers i was wondering if there is any point in taking a cast net out in the boat ?? and where to cast it (up against walls)or deep water??? and what fish species should i look out for??????;D

Thanks
bully basher

[Breambuster33]

i reckon if you go down a river/creek in around 2m water you will get alot of mullet.
i have tried before and i resulted in a freezer full of bait.
other then that if you try rock walls you will get alot of small bream and wreck your net

[ronnien]

if you are going up a creek/river you should always take your castnet!

ron.

[sandbankmagnet]

I've only used my net off a boat. take braed based burley and you'll get herring and gar as well.

[tailorboi99]

Yeah as Breambuster has said, small creeks with around 2m of depth you will get alot of mullet. Also jettys and well lit bridges have alot of bait hanging near them and you'll get all the bait you need there for around a week ;D. For cast netting out of a boat. I have already mentioned this "just look for small creeks and bridges (well lit)". You will have an awesome time throwing the net in.

[nufin_flash]

if your throwing into deep water used a draw string cast net instead, that way when you pull up it closes the bottom of the net so nothing can swim down

[Skusto]

were do u go fishing or intending on throwing the cast net from the boat some fellow ausfishes mite be able to let u know of some good spots to throw and catch bait?

[MeePee_99]

Look for small creeks (as mentioned) and also structure jettys, bridges, pontoons all hold bait!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Just_chips]

Make sure there is no obvious structure where you intend to throw your net. Submergered snags makeshort work of cast nets. If you are unfortunate to snag your net try motoring around your net in circles whilst keeping steady tension on the line and you may be able to work it off the snag with minimal damage.

Shallow sandy/muddy backwaters with minimal current will often hold schools of mullet but make sure that you are quiet or you will spook the fish in shallow water.

Good luck.

Kev

[Bully_basher]

skusto i will be fishing in the river and in the bay

[jareyjareyjareyjarey]

nice thread mate, it gives me lots of handy info aswell

[Blaster Bretty]

when casting from the boat, if you dont have a bottom draw string, just let the net sink down till its fully closed up then slowly pull it up, all the bait get's tangled up and you will still get a good haul, just remember to try and drain as much water off the net before you bring em on board.

Bretty

[lukesparky]

are throw nets still legan in NSW??

[bushbeachboy]

are throw nets still legan in NSW??

NO.............