Castnet
A casting net, also called a throw net, is a Fishing net, net used for fishing. It is a circular Fishing net, net with small Fishing sinker, weights distributed around its edge. The net is Casting (fishing), cast or thrown by hand in such a manner that it spreads out while it's in the air before it sinks into the water. This Fishing techniques, technique is called net casting or net throwing. Fish are caught as the net is hauled back in.Dunbar This simple device is particularly effective for catching small Bait fish, bait or forage fish, and has been in use, with various modifications, for thousands of years. __TOC__ Construction and technique Contemporary cast nets have a radius which ranges from 4 to 12 feet (1.2 to 3.6 metres). Only strong people can lift the larger nets once they are filled with fish. Standard nets for recreational fishing have a four-foot hoop. Weights are usually distributed around the edge at about one pound per foot (1.5 kilograms per metre). Attache ...
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