wtb 8ft cast net ego, calusa etc

[foodsaver]

tore a big hole in my cast net today emoBang thought I would check on here to see if anyone had one they didnt use before I buy a new one

 

[EricM]

I've got a 10', 1/4" mesh cast net that I haven't been using if you'd be interested. Pretty sure I paid $200+. Will take $100.

 

[owtdoorguy]

How big is the hole and have you thrown away the net?</p>

You might consider repairing it unless you are itching to get a new one.</p>

 

[SpurHunter]

You have to be really good to repair them into useable condition. Especially if you tear the netting from the pull ring like I have. Suck it up and purchase another from Ego Craig.

 

[owtdoorguy]

True. My current net was inexpensive so I don't mind tying repair holes or lead line breaks.

Spur, when you tore yours in the past did you tear lead lines or actual netting?

 

[SpurHunter]

If you can find a way to tear/destroy a cast net, I have done it all. Main lines, netting, you name it. The issue comes from the material. Thinner, more limber netting performs much better, and therefore tears much easier.

 

[owtdoorguy]

True there!

The one i have is thicker material so i can thread and fix almost any size with a spool of line and a toothpick. I have hung a main line at the dam a number of times already, just tied em back and melted the knot later.

 

[foodsaver]

Eric I think the 1/4 would catch too much little bait.

 

[EricM]

Actually, the smaller threadfin aren't near the problem because they don't get gilled. I got this one after I started getting into the small threadfin and the 3/8 looked like a silver christmas tree when I brought it up - all gilled shad. Spent a lot of time and effort getting them out. With the smaller mesh I just dumped them out after picking out the big ones. I haven't used it in the last few years since the shad have been bigger where I get them. It is slower to sink however. Just thought I'd offer!

 

[foodsaver]

I appreciate it!

 

[owtdoorguy]

Well guys I am in the same boat now. I can't fix the holes a big rock put in my net tonight. It was a good net and caught many baitfish for me. RIP.

Moving forward, I am in the market as well for a net. If possible 8ft or so and with a 3/8in pattern. I know that is kinda specific, but I figured I would ask before I headed to the store. Might have to ask my wife for one for my birthday. Another month or so.

Let me know.
Thanks.

 

[owtdoorguy]

Possibly the most frustrating part....as I am shredding my net getting it out of the water, a school if threads swim up the side of the bank and right by me. Without thinkin, I dropped the rest of the net in the water and scooped out 4 as they swam on. Made me laugh in the midst of the frustration.

 

[rodbuilder2]

Guys Hope this Helps This Guy has nets the smallest 1 is 9ft Starts at 100.00 All homemade his # is 850-849-9041

 

[SpurHunter]

owtdoorguy, you should just repair your net, its easy!

 

[owtdoorguy]

SpurHunter - 10/25/2012 7:31 AM owtdoorguy, you should just repair your net, its easy!

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I knew that would come back around.

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[foodsaver]

Thanks rodbuilder I will check them out. Do you happen to know his name?

 

[rodbuilder2]

No I Just Have his # From a Friend

 

[foodsaver]

thanks again

 

[foodsaver]

fyi that guy only does 1 inch or bigger nets