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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: Odwraca] #6293022 06/14/11 01:06 AM
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I sorta put a little spin but not quite like throwing a freezbee,just enough to make it spred,course I had to practice for about 29 yrs.a good net helps.be sure to reverse the left hand when placing the net in the right hand.good luck and come by for a lesson.allways like to meet a new friend and fisherman. thanks


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: melpetty] #6293041 06/14/11 01:13 AM
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Sounds like Mr. Mel needs to do a seminar!!!


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: Duckcreek Davy] #6293043 06/14/11 01:14 AM
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call and let me know when youall can make it.allways look foward to new friends. thanks


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: melpetty] #6295689 06/14/11 07:51 PM
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+1 on a seminar. I am fortunate that I saw him and have him teach me in person.


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: NekidTackle] #6296824 06/15/11 12:47 AM
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I went last night again and---

I have never had better circles until I saw your way--

Thanks Mel!


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: steveiam] #6296852 06/15/11 12:57 AM
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nice thread


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: toomuchmoxie] #6326065 06/23/11 10:33 AM
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I am the same as most of you and have not been very good with the bigger nets. I had the priveledge of being at Mel's house and he had me throwing the very first time. Thanks Mel and I will call you soon to go fishing.

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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: ChuckP] #6326549 06/23/11 01:52 PM
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Thanks for the video. New to catfishing and only useing punch bait. I want to try shad but can't master the cast net. What is the best size and type to start of with. Mr Mel you are a true master at the cast net and thanks for sharing.

Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: whiskers62] #6330863 06/24/11 01:34 PM
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nice mel


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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: catfish-dance] #6366819 07/05/11 09:09 PM
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Re: Mr. Mel Petty - How to Throw A Cast Net and STAY DRY!!! [Re: NekidTackle] #9887587 04/07/14 02:30 AM
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Reviving and old one--


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