The casting net is cast with a large ring. How to choose a casting network? Which casting network to choose

Over the years of the existence of the fishing industry, people have invented many devices for catching the inhabitants of the depths. Some of them are complex, cost hundreds of dollars, and require the right approach. Others are very simple and clear, so even beginners can handle them. Among such gear is a casting net, which is easy to make with your own hands.

General characteristics and principle of operation

The casting network has many other names, For example:

Cape.
Cape.
Parachute.
Tire.

And although the tackle is particularly functional and cheap, only a few anglers use it for fishing. It's not strange, because from ancient times times fishing with the use of such a device was considered a classic of the fishing genre in the countries of South America and Asia. Local fishermen knew a lot of tricks that allowed them to achieve amazing results and get trophy prey from the water depths.

Modern tourists are still surprised how native fishermen with all their might throw a bundle of unknown origin over a long distance, which then turns into a large round net. And only two minutes pass, when a rich catch with a wide variety of living creatures comes out of the muddy water. Of course, after such amazement, many had a completely justified desire to bring such a network home. IN outlets a modernized casting tackle began to appear, which quickly gained worldwide popularity, becoming by right an amazing solution for fishing.

The principle of using the casting network is very simple and clear:

The net is assembled on hand in an appropriate way (so that it can be easily deployed in flight).
They are thrown horizontally on the water, after which it covers a certain section of the reservoir.

After lowering, the net is pulled out by a cord attached to the base. Fish can be caught without sinking the gear to the bottom, but on condition that a slightly modified design is applied.

An example of an American-style casting network

On the shelves of fishing stores it is offered There are two main types of casting gear:

American.
Spanish.

The first type is distinguished by the special convenience of casting, increased catchability and simplicity. self-manufacturing. But the Spanish models are more effective for fishing in hard-to-reach places with uncomfortable underwater terrain. They are much less likely to cling to stones, driftwood and other obstacles at the bottom.

American casting networks consist of the following elements:

Design features of gear

Regarding the design of the casting network, then it consists of a net cloth in the form of a regular circle, the edge of which is sheathed with a cord with rather heavy weights. The network is pulled out by means of a central braided cord (twisted options cannot be used) with a sufficiently large thickness, usually 5-6 millimeters. The length of this line is 4-4.5 m, although most anglers double it over time. The end of the cord is equipped with a loop with a diameter of 20-25 centimeters.

In the American version, the center line is attached at the other end to various lines that are extended to the load line. In Spanish models, it is fixed to the central part of the network. It is this feature that distinguishes gear, defining a different principle of operation.

Pulling out the American cape, the cargo cord is pulled up through the veins, which is necessary to collect the device into a compact lump, from which there is no way out for the fish. When the pull occurs Spanish network, then all sinkers move to the central part, and under the influence of their own gravity, they close the exit.

In American models, a small round hole is made in the central part, the diameter of which is 5-6 centimeters. The network web is fixed at the edges to a plastic or fluoroplastic sleeve.

DIY manufacturing

Many anglers refuse to buy tackle, believing that homemade cape(it is very easy to make it with your own hands) - this is a more suitable option. Just follow the guide:

The optimal network size for a beginner

Some believe that it is better to learn how to work with small devices. This will speed up the learning process. And others recommend immediately switching to professional models. In this case it is necessary to be guided by the physical parameters of the angler: the higher his height and longer arms, the easier it will be to cast a large net.

The first step is to make sure that you are willing to put in a few hours of your time to learn the basic intricacies of working with a casting network. True fans of catching predatory fish on live bait they consider such tackle indispensable, because in some cases to catch fry float rod or a painter is simply impossible. Plus, it takes a lot of time and effort. But the casting network allows you to get several dozen suitable specimens out of the water in a short time.

Therefore, if you are interested in catching live bait, rather than large prey, it is better to buy a simple three-foot net, and the problem of finding live bait will disappear forever. In addition, you will always have a chance to fish out large prey.

If the emphasis is on more professional fishing, and the purchased net will become the main working tool, it is advisable to immediately buy a model with a radius of 1.7-2 meters. And although the training will be much more difficult, but in the future you can easily upgrade to a ten-foot version.

Suitable casting techniques

There are several techniques for casting a casting net., which differ in phases and other features. The traction cord must be assembled in rings in left hand and take the tackle outstretched hand for the central part (or the sleeve), it is easy to shake and straighten. If loops have formed during the process, they must be straightened with the help of a free hand.

Next, you need to intercept with your right hand upper part tackle and collect with one or two loops in one hand. The next step is the cargo cord. It must be taken by two points with both hands, and placing them wide enough.

The next step is the casting itself. It is done after two or three swinging movements or after a wide swing, during which the angler turns his body almost 180 degrees. Special attention is given to the plane along which the tackle moves. When deployed on the fly, the casting tackle should follow the most gentle trajectory, finally turning around shortly before contact with the water surface. Here it is important to show a certain strength of the throw, training and acquiring the necessary skills.

There are many other equally interesting and effective solutions. Almost all anglers have their own unique methods.. For example, it is not at all necessary to collect the traction cord with rings on your hand, you can leave it under your feet, but provided that there are no obstacles on the shore that could prevent normal movement. This significantly reduces the time to prepare for casting, increasing the number of casts, as well as increasing the size of the catch.

Not the largest nets can be cast without collecting the upper part into a loop. Both hands remain raised and spaced as wide as possible, as they need to take the weight cord and collect the excess in loops, 2-3 in each hand.

Promising place for fishing

Start fishing in too deep places, where there is a fast current, useless. It is better to abandon areas with snags or abundant vegetation, steep underwater "edges" and other obstacles. If you are fishing from the shore and not from a boat, it is best to avoid areas where there are too many trees and bushes, as well as various annual vegetation, including sagebrush and weeds.

Fishing is inefficient from cliffs and embankments of bridges that rise above the surface of the water by more than two meters. When fishing in unknown places, the risk of hooks and net damage increases.

After the cord with the load is at the bottom, the tackle must be selected in sharp jerks. With their help, you can quickly bring the sinkers together and close the exit for the caught prey. Another net needs to be raised above the bottom to minimize hooks.

Catching live bait and any other small prey in this way is very simple. All that is required of the angler - it is correct to choose a promising area and perform an accurate cast. In most cases, a trifle is found in large flocks, so at one time you can get a huge amount of fish from the depths. It is not necessary to use a swimming facility for such purposes; it is much more convenient to cast tackle from the shore.

Large representatives lead a solitary lifestyle, preferring areas remote from the coastal zone, where there are snags, stones and other obstacles. To catch them, you need to make a lot of effort and effort.

Fishing with a casting net is really interesting, and for some, a new activity that requires proper preparation and effort. A responsible approach and compliance with the basic rules will allow you to achieve good results in this difficult but exciting business.

The principle of fishing is as follows: the net is collected on the hand in a certain way (so that it can be easily turned in flight), then it is horizontally thrown into the water and covers a section of the reservoir corresponding to the diameter of the opened net. After the loaded part of the net sinks to the bottom, the net is pulled out by a cord attached to the base. It is possible to catch fish in the water column, without lowering the gear to the bottom, but this requires a net of a slightly modified design (see Fig. 17).

Rice. 17.Casting network (American type):1 – central traction cord;2 - slings; 3 - mesh fabric;4 - cargo cord;5 - swivel; 6 - sleeve
Casting networks are divided into two large groups: tackle of the American type and Spanish (malushka, traditionally used in our Caucasus, refers to Spanish).
The American type seems to me more convenient when casting, more catchy and easier to make with your own hands. Although I fully admit the bias of this opinion: it was with American casting nets that I started catching ten years ago and have been successfully using them so far.
I also tried the Spanish type and I have to admit at least one advantage of this tackle: in places with underwater terrain that is inconvenient for catching, it is less inclined to cling to stones, driftwood, etc.

Tackle design

The casting net is a net cloth in the form of a regular circle, along the edge of which a cord is sewn, equipped with very often planted lead sinkers.
The size indicated on the packages of factory chains does not refer to the diameter, but to the radius of the circle. On American-made nets, it is often calculated not in meters, but in feet, and ranges from 91 cm (three-foot net) to 3.04 m (ten-foot net).
European manufacturers, such as Finnish ones, use the metric system, but their tackle sizes generally correspond to American ones. Chinese gear... Sometimes even a fisherman's own modification does not save Chinese ones, and it's better not to risk it: chasing cheapness, you can become the owner of an inoperable net.
To pull the net, a central braided cord is used (twisted is by no means good), thick enough (so as not to cut your hands when quickly picking up gear), usually at least 5-6 mm. Its standard length is 4–4.5 m, but many amateurs, having mastered the tackle to perfection, increase the length of the cord by 1.5–2 times. At the end of the cord there is a loop with a diameter of 20–25 cm.
In American networks, the central cord is attached at the other end to numerous slings (veins) stretched to the cargo cord, in Spanish - to the central part of the network. This constructive difference also determines the different operation of the network after casting.
When pulling American-style tackle, the center line pulls the load line to the center with the help of veins and practically gathers it together into a compact lump, thereby tightening the net and forming a bag with a closed outlet.
When pulling out a Spanish-type net, the sinkers converge to the center under the action of the pull of the cord and their own gravity, closing the exit, and the catch remains in the pockets of the net located along its perimeter.
On the American gear in the very center of the net there is a small round hole (5–6 cm in diameter), and the net cloth along its edge is attached to a plastic or fluoroplastic sleeve. One hole is drilled in the sleeve (for the smallest nets) or several (6–8 cm for the largest), through which the veined lines slide.
The network fabric (with fairly small meshes, from 9 to 15 mm) is taken from both monofilament and twisted thread.
If someone wants to make an American-style casting network with his own hands, he should follow a few rules:
1. Lead sinkers are planted on the weight cord evenly and very often, with a distance between their centers of no more than 10–12 cm. The weight of the sinkers is from 20 to 35 g, depending on the size of the net; their shape is a strongly elongated cylinder; spherical weights, especially those capable of falling into a network cell, are not applicable. If you use sinkers not purchased, but cast yourself, you must carefully process each one, eliminating all irregularities and casting defects.
2. Veins (slings) are made of fishing line (monofilament, braid makes fishing difficult) with a thickness of 1 mm or more, their length slightly exceeds the radius of the tackle. The veins are attached to the cargo cord quite often, at least every 0.5 m, and, accordingly, their number increases with the size of the tackle. If not one, but several holes are drilled in the plastic sleeve, then through each it is necessary to pass those veins that lead to the corresponding edge of the network, avoiding crossing. Sharp edges on the edges of the holes, any irregularities and burrs are unacceptable.
3. The knot that gathers together the veins is made as compact and neat as possible, without the tails of the fishing line sticking out to the side. Since there is torque on the cast, it is best to attach it to the pulling center line through a swivel of sufficient strength. Sometimes a plastic disk 3-4 cm in diameter with holes along the edge (according to the number of veins) is placed in front of the knot, and each vein is passed into its hole.

What size net should I start casting with?

A question that does not have a clear answer. On the one hand, the smaller the radius of the net, the easier it is to cast, and the training stage is much faster.
However, having mastered the casting of a three-foot net (mostly suitable for catching live bait fish), it is quite difficult to retrain to a large tackle. Much depends on the physical parameters of the angler: the higher his height and the longer his arms, the easier it will be to learn how to cast a net. big size.
To begin with, I advise you to decide: why, in fact, do you need a casting network? For fans of catching a predator on live bait, a casting net is an indispensable auxiliary tool. In the full sense, irreplaceable: when fishing with a fishing rod or a painter of any other design, you will never start catching predators as quickly after arriving on the pond as if you had a compact and ready-to-use casting net in your backpack.
You can start hunting for pike or zander faster only by bringing live bait with you, which is not always convenient.
So if you plan to use the casting net only as a little girl - buy an easy-to-learn three-footer, and the live bait problem will disappear forever. In addition, as a bonus, sometimes (especially muddy water or during night casts) you can catch a large fish.
But if it is assumed that the casting net will become the main tool for catching large enough fish, then it is better to start mastering the tackle with a net with a radius of at least 1.7–2 m. will make up.

Casting technique

Starting this section, I understand perfectly well that the task of teaching fishing with a casting net in words, even with the help of drawings, is difficult to accomplish. It is better to personally get a few lessons from a specialist, or at worst try to repeat what he shows in the video. But let's try anyway...
On fig. 18 shows the casting phases for both American and Spanish nets. The drawn fisherman stands on the shore, but still, it is best to start training not on a river or lake, but on some lawn or mowed lawn. Naturally, in field conditions, on a reservoir, before starting preparation, the net is thoroughly cleaned of mud and other aquatic vegetation left over from the previous cast.

Rice. 18. Casting phases of the net
The traction cord is collected in rings in the left hand, the tackle is taken with an outstretched hand by the central part (or by the sleeve - for an American-type net), gently shaken so that the net is stretched and straightened. If the weight cord has formed a loop somewhere, it must be straightened with your free hand.
Then the upper part of the tackle is intercepted with the right hand (from a quarter to a half of the net, depending on its radius) and collected in one or two loops - also in the left hand. Next comes the turn of the cargo cord. He takes two points with the same left hand and right, and the hands are spread wide enough so that the remaining free part of the network stretches as much as possible.
If you carefully look at foreign educational photo and video materials, you can see how specialists sometimes take one sinker in their teeth at this stage of preparation for casting in order to achieve even greater stretching of the net. In training, this is still possible, for not very squeamish citizens. But on a pond with tackle stained with silt and mud ... I do not advise. You can earn a whole bunch of gastrointestinal diseases.
The next stage is the casting itself. It is performed after two or three swinging movements or after one wide swing (in this case, the angler's body turns almost 180 °). The most important thing at this moment is the plane in which the tackle moves. The casting net, turning around on the fly, should fly along the most gentle trajectory and finally turn around in a circle shortly before touching the water. The latter depends on the strength of the throw, the ability to measure which comes exclusively with training.
One more point in which I do not agree with foreign instructors: for the most part, they recommend wrapping the loop at the end of the cord on the left hand before casting. In training, this works out well, but in a pond, when your hands are wet, the tackle can easily fly into a river or lake along with the cord. It is more reliable to fasten the loop to the waist belt.
The casting technique described is not the only possible one. Almost every catcher, with the acquisition of experience, begins to modernize it, adjusting it to his individual characteristics and to specific fishing conditions. For example, you can not collect the traction cord with rings on your hand, but leave it under your feet (provided that the coast is clean enough and the cord does not catch on branches, roots, snags, etc.). Casting preparation time is reduced, which increases the number of casts for fishing and, accordingly, the size of the catch.
Nets of not the largest radius (up to 1.7 m, for the tallest fishermen - up to 2 m) can be cast without collecting the upper part of the net into loops. Both hands, raised and spaced as wide as possible, are taken by the load cord, the excess cord is collected in loops, 2–3 in each hand, so that the lower edge of the net does not reach the ground 30–40 cm, then the net is thrown, or rather thrown on the pond with a characteristic movement, reminiscent of those with which they throw a wide tablecloth on a table or a sheet on a bed.
I even happened to see how the casting net is thrown together: they caught two short teenage boys, each of whom could hardly throw the tackle on their own - they took the net by the weight cord, standing on its sides, stretched it wide in a horizontal plane and, synchronously swinging, sent to the reservoir.
Well, now, assuming that after much trial and error, you still mastered the basics of casting techniques, we take a casting net and go fishing.

Location selection

Definitely not suitable for fishing with a casting net are places that are too deep, with a fast current, with a stubby or boulder-covered bottom, with abundant underwater vegetation. Steep underwater slopes - the so-called "edges" - also do not allow you to capture the fish holding above them. When fishing from the shore, you should avoid places that are heavily overgrown with trees, bushes, and even such annual vegetation as wormwood, weeds, and so on, at least a couple of meters around the fisherman there should be a clean and even space.
It makes no sense to fish from cliffs, from embankments and bridges that rise above the surface of the water by more than 2 m - sinkers of the net, even correctly abandoned, when it falls from high altitude begin to converge together, and instead of a regular flat circle, the tackle takes on the shape of an elongated cone. Fishing in unfamiliar places is always fraught with hooks, net damage and vein breaks.

Network sampling

As soon as the load cord of the abandoned net touches the bottom, which is determined by the weakening of the traction cord, the tackle begins to be selected with a sharp jerk. This jerk allows, firstly, to quickly bring the sinkers together, closing the exit of the caught fish, and secondly, it raises the net above the bottom, reducing the likelihood of hooks.

Casting fishing net - the original screening type casting net, used for fishing.

How to use it?

The principle of fishing with the help of such a tool is that the fish gets entangled in the net thrown into the water. How to use it correctly? First, the angler winds the net around his hand. Further, with a special throw, he throws it over the surface of the river. The correct movement should be learned in advance. Having straightened out in the air, the fishing net is immersed in the water, and covers a certain part of it - it depends on the size of the gear. When the necessary part of the nets reaches the bottom, they are drawn to the shore, along with the entangled fish. The water that was at the place where the net fell naturally passes through the cape. Therefore, the catcher pulls out only the fishing tackle and the catch itself ashore.

The effectiveness of the casting network

It should be noted that the net - one of the most common gear for fishing. This inventory has a number of advantages. Firstly, when using nets, the catch is greater than when fishing with a fishing rod. Yes, the process is faster. Secondly, when fishing with a rod, you need to take food or other bait, which is not required by nets. And the main advantage of tents is that the fish is not damaged by a hook or other additional gear. Thanks to this, it remains alive and whole, which means it will not deteriorate soon. So we can say with confidence that fishing with a casting net is the most effective today.

But you should be very careful when using such gear. It is extremely important to hold the traction rope firmly in your hand or fasten it to your belt. If he slips into the water, the nets can hardly be reached. And such a situation will not only leave you without gear, but will also cause problems for many plants and animals of the river, and can also bring difficulties to boats passing by.

Disadvantage of the casting network

The only disadvantage of such nets is their cost. Since the nets are more effective in fishing detail and bring a better catch, the rod has faded into the background. It is now used by fishing enthusiasts, for whom it is not the catch that matters, but the impressions received. For real professionals who are interested in income, nets are needed. Therefore, the demand for them is growing and the price, respectively, too.

Buying cheap gear is not worth it. Especially if you use them more than once. After all, you will have to throw them into the water often. Poor quality equipment can only spoil the whole fishing. Good networks at a low price can hardly be found in today's market. Therefore, many decide to make a casting network with their own hands.

Types of casting networks

Before you start knitting a casting net with your own hands, you need to decide what kind of gear you want to make. All fishing capes are circles of woven fabric, to the edges of which special weights are sewn. But there are different types of casting nets for fishing. The main ones are American and Spanish.

American

This is a casting network with a ring. It consists of many parts of a triangular woven fabric. They are stitched in such a way that in the end the mesh has the shape of a dome. The bottom of the circumference is sheathed with a special shipped cord, from which slings diverge along the entire border of the product. These are special ropes that are part of the fishing net. And they are always located on the inside of the gear. At the same time, they pass from the bottom of the network to its top. At the top of the system, the slings are sewn into a kind of ring, around which bags are collected.

Operating principle

Since the American network has a ring, it is much more convenient to use it. It casts with greater clarity and brings the appropriate catch. How to use it correctly?

Experienced fishermen advise shaking nets before casting. From this action, stale nets straighten out, which will further improve fishing.

To begin with, you should wind the traction cord around your left hand with rings. Next, shake the nets by holding them by the sleeve. Check that there are no interfering loops or knots anywhere.

Also transfer the upper part of the net to the left hand, continuing to hold the cord with it. Next, you need to unwind the cargo rope. To do this, take it in both hands and place them as wide as possible to stretch it as much as possible. If done correctly, the nets look deployed and ready to be thrown.

Make a couple of swinging movements, then aim and throw the net into the water.

During the throw, it fully opens above the surface of the reservoir, and with the help of attached weights, it quickly sinks to the bottom. When you pull it back, the tackle will roll up into a bag, inside of which all the prey remains. American - standard fishing casting net.

Spaniard

A cap net of this type has many similarities with an American. Therefore, it has a similar design and is also very popular with anglers. But do not confuse these two types of networks. Their main difference is that in the Spanish nets, the central cord is sewn to the center of the tackle, and not to their bottom. Also, this type fishing tackle does not have its own ring on top. Therefore, the catch is pulled not by the bushing or ring, but by a special rope. The Spaniard has cargo suspensions, but they do not collect it in the water in the form of a bag, but are used only for better immersion of the awning in the water. When the fisherman pulls the nets ashore, peculiar pockets form near their central part, which pull the fish entangled in them.

The principle of operation of Spanish networks

Since the Spanish cape and the American parachute differ in their structure, the casting techniques and the principles of their operation have certain differences.

Wrap a thick traction cord around your left hand. Take the top third of the nets in the other and stretch them as wide as possible. Then, throw your gear over the eyed area of water. At the same time, it is not advised to keep your body immobile. Casting a casting net requires a strong swing, and experienced anglers recommend turning your body 180 degrees while casting. Make sure that the nets fly with the correct trajectory - after the highest point of their flight, they should descend to the surface of the water without a sharp fall. A gradual fall will ensure the correct opening of the awning.

Plunging into the water, the tackle entangles the fish and detains it in pockets near the center. After they have enough catch, you can pull the nets ashore. To do this, you must use a traction cord.

Necessary materials for weaving nets

In order to make your own fishing nets, special materials are needed. To knit a fishing net with your own hands, you need to purchase a high-quality net cloth. It is better to buy it in a store than to weave it yourself, since the design of this material is very complex. It is made from strips of various widths and lengths. Although connoisseurs with experience in catching fish can try to weave the canvas on their own. They know exactly how to make a casting network with their own hands.

It is important to decide in advance on the size of future gear in order to buy the required amount of material. As a rule, the circumference is considered the size of the network, and the diameter is equal to the width of the acquired canvas multiplied by two. For the correct calculation of the size, use the formula "2aP \u003d c". Here a is the width of the canvas, P is a number equal to 3.14 and c is the size of the resulting mesh.

The length of the material may correspond to its width, so in this case no calculations are required.

The weight cord must be greater than 4mm in thickness. Its length can reach up to five meters. Both parameters are very important. A suitable length guarantees good throws, and if the rope is thick and strong enough, it will be easy to hold and will not cut your hands while hauling the line ashore.

How to make a casting network with your own hands?

Now you can start collecting networks. The canvas must be cut into equal triangles, which are then sewn together in the shape of a circle. Further, a braided rope is fixed along its entire length. Sinkers are attached to it at a distance of 10 cm from each other. The best option would be lead bars.

To do this correctly, it will not be superfluous to practice with professionals demonstrating to beginners how to make a casting network.

The central ring is sewn at a distance of one third of the network from the top. Through it, along the entire perimeter of the awnings, slings will descend - an ordinary fishing line is used for their manufacture. One end of it will be tied to a casting rope, and the other to a braided cord. Slings are tied with a thin fishing line - its thickness should not exceed 0.4 mm.

In order to weave correctly fishing net with your own hands, it does not hurt to turn to experienced anglers who know how to knit a casting net. This will save time and effort.

casting network. Blueprints

In order to fully understand the design of the nets, it is better to study the drawings and their sketches. This will help you not to miss the slightest detail when making your own fishing cape.

In order to do everything right, it will not be superfluous to watch tutorial videos showing beginners how to make a casting network.

The principle of operation of the casting net, which is also called a cape, bait or parachute, is simple. Such a fishing gear is wound around the hand, and then thrown to the selected point. Then the net evenly descends to the bottom, and then rises to the surface. All fish that were in the coverage area of the cape at the time of casting becomes the prey of the angler.

If you watch an experienced fisherman, it seems that there is nothing complicated in casting such a fishing gear. In fact, it can take weeks or months to master the casting network. It is not for nothing that the Japanese treat the casting technique as an art and arrange special competitions for the masters of this business.

At the same time, there is nothing super complicated in handling such a net, and if desired, anyone can learn how to fish with this tool in a very short time. Eat two types of casting networks- Spaniards and Americans. They differ both in design and casting technique.

American type nets with ring

American networks are equipped with rings of various diameters. Unlike Spanish women, the main cord for such models is attached not to the central part of the grid, but to the veins, so the technique for working with them is significantly different. Their advantage is ease of casting- the angler just needs to take and throw the net to the desired point. Also, American-style models provide more impressive catches than Spanish ones.

During the pulling out of the net, the load is pulled to its center, while the whole structure is assembled into a single whole - into a kind of net with a closed exit.

With big ring

American networks with large ring half a meter in diameter (frisbee) can be easily thrown from a boat by throwing away from oneself, while the parachute fully opens and completely sinks to the bottom. Models of this type are equipped three rows of rings.

To cast such a network, you must:

spread it on the ground;
release the middle ring, after which the large ring falls to the lower cord, and the third ring presses the net;
put a cuff on your wrist;
unwind the cord and send the net into the water in a motion similar to launching a flying saucer-frisbee.

No special dexterity, no turning of the body at the time of the throw is required. American Big Ring Network guaranteed to open in the air, while entanglement of the lines during the casting process is excluded.

After each cast, the net must be cleared of branches and grass, this rule should not be forgotten even in the heat of gambling fishing. Such careful attention to the process of catching will minimize the likelihood of unpleasant incidents when the net does not unfold as it should, and the throw is unsuccessful, and all potential prey is frightened away in vain.

With small ring

The American casting network with a small ring resembles a Spanish woman. It is well suited for fishing in strong wind conditions, including at sea, when its gusts make it difficult to cast the Frisbee net. A small ring presses the bag against the cord during pulling.

It must be borne in mind that the possibility of fishing with a net with a small ring of one or another diameter depends on the height of the fisherman:

with a height of 1 m 45 cm, you can throw a net with a diameter of up to 3 m;
height 1 m 70 cm allows you to throw nets with a diameter of 3.5 m;
with a height of 1 m 80 cm and above, you can fish with four-meter nets.

In this, nets of this type differ from American nets, when fishing with which the diameter of the net used does not depend on height.

Spaniard casting technique

Nets of this type are more difficult to cast, however, their important advantage is less chance of snags in areas with complex bottom relief.

When pulling a Spanish-type net, the loads converge to the center of the circle due to their own gravity. To drop it, you need:

collect the main (traction) cord in the left hand with rings, check if there are any loops on it;
take the network by the central part, shake, stretching and straightening it;
grab the top of the net with your right hand - about a third of its length - and collect in your left hand in one or two loops;
take the cargo cord with your right and left hands at two points, spread your arms wide, stretching the net as much as possible;
turn the body 180 degrees, and then straighten it, in parallel throwing the net in an arc into the water.

So that the entire traction cord does not fly into the water after the throw, the loop at its end must either be fixed on the left hand or attached to the belt. The second option is more reliable and completely eliminates the risk of losing gear.

Before going out with a net to a pond, it is better practice on dry land, choosing a plot free from thickets of grass and shrubs. At the same time, you can master the technique of folding the net before casting, as well as the throw itself.

Shore fishing

When fishing with a casting net from the shore, in most situations you should not count on good catches of large fish, because it is far from possible to cast this tackle. But in this way you can successfully catch small fish that are suitable for use as live bait.

boat fishing technique

From the boat by the casting net much easier to catch than from the coast. At the same time, it is possible to check any promising points that you wish. Casting from a boat is quite simple, it does not require much effort. American nets can be cast even from a sitting position, which makes fishing. With the Spaniards, this will not work - you will have to get up before each throw.

Catching on the casting net

Casting Net Tactics

To always stay with a good catch, it is not enough to master the casting technique. The nuances of fishing with a casting net are no less than with a float rod or a donkey. For such fishing, areas of reservoirs with an open bottom, free from vegetation and snags, are suitable. It is inconvenient to use the casting net at great depths and fast currents, and it is better to avoid such points.

It is not easy to achieve a good catch with this tackle - only a person who is far from fishing can think that it is enough to throw it into a river or lake to get a good trophy, or even several. In fact, the chances that the area covered by the network will be good fish, are small.

The cape allows you to quickly and easily catch fry for use as live bait. A net with a fine mesh, cast in places where small fish accumulate, will bring good catches with each throw.

To get a more solid trophy, you need to comb the points where it can hold big fish. Since fishing with a casting net among snags is impossible, it is necessary to check areas with uneven bottoms - pits and edges.

Bait fishing

Good results when fishing with a cape can be achieved with the help of bait. You can select several suitable areas in the pond and throw fish treats into them, and then periodically check them with a net, each time adding a fresh portion of food after that. This tactic increases the chances of success by several times, because it eliminates the need to throw the net blindly, at a point chosen at random.

But there is one difficulty - it is necessary to accurate throw, because the mesh with a diameter of several meters should accurately cover the baited area. In order for the snack to hit the target exactly, you can mark baited points small buoys, which will be the reference points when casting. Without them, the chances of putting tackle on a small baited table are slim.

For beginners, the rules for dealing with the casting network often seem complicated, but, as in any business, skill is gained with practice. Many refer to fishing with a net with disdain, but fishing with a cape can hardly be called unsportsmanlike. It involves an active search for fish and requires a lot of physical activity, and to achieve a good catch on it is not easy, but always possible.

Casting, or, as it is also called, a cap net, is considered one of the most effective gear for fishing. With just one stroke, the net is lowered into the water, covering a certain area. In a few minutes you can already be with the catch.

If you look from the outside, the casting process does not pose any difficulties, but in fact, in order to properly cast the tackle, you need to practice a lot. To use the casting network, first of all, you need to take an interest in the technique of casting, otherwise it will not be possible to do it correctly. To master the technique to perfection, you need to use tackle regularly. Moreover, this rule applies to the use of any gear, even an ordinary float fishing rod.

The casting net is made of a net cloth, in the form of a circle. A strong cord with sinkers is fixed along the edges of this canvas. In order for the net to be able to straighten out during the flight, a strong braided cord with a diameter of about 5 mm is attached to its middle. To make it more convenient to throw, use gear optimal sizes. As a rule, large networks are started when there is already serious experience.

In the place where it is supposed to fish, the depth of the reservoir must be known, since the length of the line is limited. In addition, it is necessary to calculate what area can be caught and what kind of fish you plan to catch. Based on these calculations, a network is made with the required cell sizes.

The casting net shows good results when catching carp, especially in the dark. During this period, the carp moves to the shallows in search of food. It is advisable to take a flashlight with you so as not to fish blindly. The flashlight must be powerful enough to pierce the water column with its beam. It will be needed in order to locate the fish. In addition, the light always attracts fish. In fact, there is nothing complicated in the process of fishing. To do this, you need to collect the entire network in your hand, and throw it in a certain way. The network opens up in flight and covers a certain part of the water area where the prey is located. When it has already sunk to the bottom, the angler pulls on the line, which causes the net to shrink. Thus, the prey is trapped. When casting a casting net, it is necessary to accurately calculate the direction and strength of the throw, otherwise the net will not have time to open up in time.

Not everywhere, not in all regions, fishing on a casting net is considered poaching. In some regions, fishing on this tackle is allowed if the diameter of the net is not more than 2 meters. Therefore, before proceeding with the use of a casting net, it is necessary to clarify with the fishing authorities whether such gear can be used and, if so, under what conditions. It is possible that you will have to pay for a license in the fishery and please use it to your heart's content. Fishing with a casting net is quite a gambling activity, which can be more classified as a hobby or sport fishing. Unfortunately, you have to pay for such pleasure. Such a net can be caught on paid ponds, provided that the caught fish will be released back into the reservoir. Only, it's hard to imagine a fisherman with a casting net on a paid reservoir. The fact is that few of the owners of paid ponds represent the process of such fishing.

How to properly cast a casting net

Before you go fishing, it is better to practice the correct casting of tackle at home, in the yard or on the pavement in front of a high-rise building. When the net is cast, it must be clear of mud, algae, old leaves or small branches, otherwise they will interfere with the correct casting of the tackle. So, in order to properly cast the casting network, you must sequentially perform the following steps:

The main cord must be assembled with rings in one hand, preferably in the left, although it is convenient for anyone. With the other hand, the net is lifted and shaken so that it unfolds.
In this case, you need to make sure that there are no loops, and the tackle itself is not twisted.
After it is found that there are no loops, the net is collected in rings in the same hand as the cord. The weight cord is unfolded to the maximum and is taken at two points.
The net is ready to be thrown. It is thrown with one movement of the left hand or swayed from side to side, and only then it is thrown.
When throwing, the body must be rotated 180 degrees. This will increase the power of the throw.
The net must be directed along such a trajectory so that it can open up before reaching the surface of the water.
The stronger the throw, the more likely it is that the net will open in time. If this does not happen, then this is evidence that the training was carried out too little.
Before throwing, the loop can be fastened to the belt so that the net does not slip out of the hand. This happens due to the fact that the hands are wet, which means slippery.

Each angler who has such tackle is fluent in the technique of casting a casting net. In details, the technique may not differ significantly, but the whole principle of using such gear is almost the same.

First way

This method is suitable when the diameter of the tackle does not exceed 2 meters. At the same time, it can be thrown without collecting the top into loops.

Casting process:

Hands should be free and relaxed. First of all, you need to pick up the cargo cord.
What does not fit in the hand is collected in loops, several loops in each hand.
The mesh is wound up until its bottom is 40 cm above the ground.
After that, the net can be thrown in one, but precise movement. The throwing technique is roughly the same as throwing a sheet over a bed.
The technique, although simple, requires training, since a certain accuracy and throwing distance is required.

As mentioned above, each angler develops his own casting technique. The second method does not require that the traction cord be assembled in rings and wound around the hand. The cord can not be touched at all, leaving it on the ground. The main thing is that when casting, it unwinds correctly. If he catches on something, then the throw will not work.

This method is quite practical, as it saves a lot of precious time. Throws can be made 30 percent more, which means that you can catch a much larger area of \u200b\u200bthe reservoir by catching more fish.

Casting net with ring - casting technique

Such networks are called American networks and are considered more efficient than other types of networks. The highlight of this tackle is a special design that allows you to make more accurate casts and more reliable, guaranteeing success.

The process of throwing tackle with a ring:

The traction cord is collected in rings in the left hand, after which the net is shaken so that it straightens out.
The process must be monitored for loops formed both on the network and on the cord.
Using the right hand, the net is intercepted in the upper part at a distance of 1/3 of its length, after which it is collected in skeins in the left hand.
After that, grab the cargo cord by extreme points, and the network itself should be deployed as widely as possible.
When throwing, you should help the throw with the movement of the body, which should turn 180 degrees.
Just before the throw, the net can be swung, which will increase the range of the throw.
The tackle is directed along a gentle horizontal trajectory. As a result of this specific flight, the network is deployed almost near the water itself.
The greater the throw force, the more reliable the gear operation. Only a straightened net after falling into the water can guarantee a catch.

Spanish Casting Network: Casting Technique

The Spanish network has some differences related to the attachment of the traction cord. This cord is attached to the center of the tackle, but not to the veins, as in other types of nets. The Spanish casting net uses a thicker weight line that cuts less into the hands when the net is pulled out of the water. The length of the cord can reach 5 meters.

By appearance the network is no different from the usual casting network and from the American one, but in the process of pulling it out, a slightly different technique is used. When an American is applied, the load is pulled to the center of the net, after which the net is closed. In this form, it looks more like a net, without an exit point.

The use of the Spanish flute is somewhat simpler, since the load itself moves to the center of the network under the force of gravity. As a result of this, the fish itself gets into those places where there are pockets for catching fish.

Fishing with casting nets is an interesting, exciting and gambling spectacle, more like some kind of sport where athletes compete for the distance and accuracy of casting. Despite this, this type of fishing can bring a significant catch if you learn how to cast this tackle correctly. Unfortunately, this does not mean that if the casting technique is mastered, then the catch is guaranteed. If you cast a net and do not know that there are no fish in this place, then such fishing will take a lot of precious time exclusively for useless casts. Modern fishing is characterized by the fact that you need to look for fish, otherwise you can be left without a catch. Nowadays, there are assistants to fishermen, in the form of echo sounders, which can determine promising places. This is the only way to expect success.