What size and brand of cast net do most of you use. I have been using the cheap 4 ft nets from Wal Mart but just ordered a Betts 7 ft 1/4 in mesh.

Gook luck in throwing it!!

The bigger nets are hard at first. make sure everything is out of the way. I use Betts also. I just have to use a smaller one off the bow of a pontoon boat due to the rails.

just practice practice practice. i learned on a 4' and am now throwing a 6' it is really easy when you figure it out. but when you get it to open up good dont change or you will start throwing different and may not open up as god every time.

I throw a 6' and that's all I've ever used. took me a while to learn it....I caught a lot of leaves in the front yard learning it...but now it opens full about 95% of the time.

Most of the time I use an Old Salt(Betts) 1/2" mesh. I'm not after small shad. 1/2" mesh will sink faster and at this site its cheaper than other 7' nets that I know of. If shad are deeper than 20' I go to a heavy 7' panel net.

Yep, the 7' panel net is nice but it takes a bit of practice to get it going. I like the Fitec mono nets in 1/2 inch with 1 1/2# lead/ft. It'll wear a feller down pretty quick but a few good throws usually gets the job done.

I saw this on another thread on cast nets. It's supposed to really help, especially with the bigger diameter nets. Anybody ever buy and use?

http://perfectcirclenetthrower.com/

I can't remember the brand name but it's 6' and has the metal ring thing that makes it easy to throw. Purchased at Wally World.

Gato, i bought one and love it so far. I have not had it in the water yet but in the yard I can make one nice throw.

I've got one on a 6' Betts. It rocks and you won't wear yourself out casting it. It really comes in handy casting from a boat.