More recently (before perestroika) there was a ban on catching fish by nets. Each private person caught with them in a pond was considered a criminal, and his actions were equated with poaching. Now anyone can buy networks in specialized stores. Then get a license and go fishing in almost any body of water. This article will tell you what fishing casting nets are. And also about how you can use them.
Types of casting networks
The most common are American and Spanish. There are others, but these are in greatest demand among fishermen. American casting networks are domes. Its bottom is planted with a shipped cord. From it, from the inside, along the perimeter there are ropes (slings) tied from the bottom up. At the top of the dome they are connected in one circular hole. When pulling the sling, the lower edge of the net is wrapped inward and a peculiar bag is formed around the circumference.
Casting Spanish networks are essentially the same bags, but built into the structure immediately and not requiring retraction into the edges, as is done in American ones. These bags are called pockets and even in the manufacture are attached around the entire perimeter of the canvas with special threads.
Which casting networks are better?
American is more convenient to throw into the water, while the Spanish almost do not catch on the bottom, which has a complex relief. There are also African and other types that represent the same two species, but slightly modified for different fishing conditions. It’s impossible to say with certainty which network is better. All have their pros and cons - the choice is the fisherman.
How to cast casting networks?
There are several dozen ways. Small in diameter nets allow you to simply throw them into the water, holding by the upper edge. But gear from 1.5 m and more should be thrown according to the rules, specially folding them before that.
Some fishermen use a marker to make notes on nets in the places where they are held and intercepted. Thus, an ideal assembly is obtained. And when training on the marks, you can see which section is confused or not turned around.
The most important point: if the network is poorly hyped, then it will lie incorrectly. You need to swing it and run it on a gentle trajectory. The scope is done from behind, while the body rotates 180 degrees.
No need to be lazy to clean the network after casting. Because along with the catch they bring a lot of grass. Also, be sure to unwind the bottom cord when it is overwhelmed. For catching a casting net to be successful, it is better to spend 5-10 minutes preparing gear for casting than to be upset that they did not turn around properly. This will spoil the mood, and scare all the potential catch.
Interesting to know
A curious fact: the people of Japan consider casting a net an art. The country even holds regular competitions. The person who showed the best casting network casting technique wins. These competitions have already become popular and are held 2-3 times a year. This is not surprising, because fishing is one of the main types of income for the inhabitants of the country.