Cast Net

[Goody]

Has anyone used a cast net out of their kayak and what was your experience. Any advice?

[Southerly]

i have a cast net but don't use it much. my experience with it is mostly from piers; to entertain kids as it works out since i don't baitfish very much. not sure what diameter it is but it's not one of the big ones for sure.

i also have an outback and would suggest that if you're comfortable standing in your yak (think stand-up paddling) and have your rod, etc tethered and believe you can basically get right next to some baitfish, i think it should be reasonably possible to use a cast net from an outback in calm waters.

[rwh]

I cast mine while standing in my Ride 135. It works fine as long as the water isn't too rough. I throw it the same way as if I were throwing it from shore or a dock. Mine is only a small 6' net. Here is a link to a video posted (not mine) just yesterday showing it done sitting:

http://www.pierandsurf.com/fishing-f...-Kayak-(VIDEO)

[RavensDfense]

http://www.angling-addict.com/2013/0...yak-video.html

[Mini-X]

I throw a 5' one from my PA14. The only problem I have had is that it gets caught on my PFD sometimes. Just got to pay attention so you won't throw yourself out of your kayak with the net.

[ronaultmtd]

I wouldn't- much easier standing from shore or around piers- I have the 6 foot net and can throw it a ways

[Goody]

Thanks everyone for the all suggestions, links and advice. I'll have to think about this and whether I really want to try it or not.