Cast Netting Techniques, Page Three.

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With Greg Lacey from Davo's Bait and Tackle

To cast, hold the net like you're holding a bullfighter's cape with your right arm fully extended and parallel to the ground. Your left arm should be parallel to your right, but slightly back and lower. Your technique will determine the equal spread of the net.

When you throw, your feet should be roughly one metre apart for balance and the left foot in front of the right. The casting action is more like a flicking of your arm from the right hand side to your left shoulder, similar to a forehand tennis shot. Release the net - both hands simultaneously - about a third of the way through the cast. When your net hits the water your right hand should have met your left shoulder. Once the net sinks to the bottom, slowly pull the draw string in towards you. This will close the net and trap the baitfish. Next, carefully retrieve the net and proceed to remove your catch and place them in a container of water drawn from the immediate area. To preserve the life of your cast net, remove any debris from the webbing and dunk it in a bucket of fresh tap water before storing it away. Avoid leaving it out in the sun for extended periods.

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