For NZ Fishing Customers we have 5ft 6ft 8ft 10Ft 12ft Radius American Cast Nets 1-00" Mesh / 25mm Mesh 
For NZ Fishing Customers we have 5ft 6ft 8ft 10Ft 12ft Radius American Style 1-00 inch = 25mm mesh for all NZ bait Fish.
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5ft 6ft 8ft 10ft 12ft Radius in 25mm Mesh Size
12ft Radius in 64mm Mesh Size
Basic Cast Net Structure
- Swivel: two metal loops or rings attached together, that turn at both ends.
- Hand line: a rope which is attached to the swivel on one end, with the other end attached to the caster's wrist.
- Horn: a ring with an indentation around the centre, where the top of the net is tied.
- Lead Line: a rope with sinkers attached. This rope is at the outside perimeter of the net to sink it.
- Brail Lines: lines attached to the swivel at one end and to the leadline at the other. Their function is to pucker the net, thus trapping the catch.
- Netting: made from nylon multifilament or monofilament to form the desired mesh.
Click Here for the regulations from Ministry of Fisheries regarding Cast Nets
Catching bait fish is essential to catching many types of sought after game fish in both salt and fresh water.
Catching bait fish that predator fish are feeding on will greatly increase the chances for a productive day of fishing.
Having the correct cast net for the type of bait being targeted is very important. I have thrown many cast nets over giant schools of bait and caught zero fish.
In general you want the largest diameter net you can throw with heavy round sinkers between 1-1.5 pound per radius foot.
The mesh netting should be small enough to catch the targeted bait but large enough to sink quickly.
This is most important when catching fish that are in deep clear water. Most nets work in shallow water because there is little time for bait to escape.
Learning to throw a net is the first step.
There are dozens of great techniques depending on the size of the net.
Practicing in grass or in water where the area can be disturbed is a great idea.
You don’t want to be next to a school of bait you need to catch and be wondering if the net is going to open.
It is best to start out throwing a 4 foot radius net for kids and a 5 foot radius net for adults.
If you try for a hour or more without any luck try a different technique.
