$10 Llicense Fee for Cast Net in VA Saltwater

[ComeOnFish]

I am learning how to throw a 5' cast net to carch minnows for Crappie now.
Last night when I purchased VA freshwater license, I found that there is license requirement for cast net ($10.00) in VA saltwater, but not in freshwater.

Joe

[ictalurus]

Joe--I think the $10 fee is only if you plan on selling, trading, or bartering the catch. I could be wrong, but check out line number 6:

EXEMPTIONS - The following activities are exempt from the licensing requirements:

1. Taking by dip net, hand line, or two crab pots as much as one bushel of hard crabs and two dozen peeler crabs in any one day for personal use aboard any vessel. If crabbing occurs from shore (crabs are not possessed on a vessel) the possession limit is one bushel and two dozen peeler crabs per person per day.

2. Taking a maximum of one bushel of oysters in any one day for personal use, when taken by hand or with ordinary tongs during the oyster season from open rocks.

3. Taking a maximum of 250 clams in any one day for personal use, when taken by hand or with ordinary tongs from open areas.

4. Using one tank or float no greater than 4 feet in width and 8 feet in length for shedding crabs for personal use.

5. Harvest of oysters or clams from a private lease by the leaseholder, or the person authorized or employed by a leaseholder. (Other no-cost permits may be required.)

6. Taking minnows, menhaden, or mullet for personal use as bait with a cast net; fish may not be sold, traded or bartered.

[ComeOnFish]

Thanks Bill,

Now I have to buy a 10' cast net pending how I do with a 5 footer.

Joe

[ictalurus]

I used to throw a 4ft cast net pretty well, but I was terrible with an 8 footer. I guess my technique didn't translate to the bigger net well. If you need some tips with the small net, let me know.