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Post by lund1 on Jun 7, 2015 14:38:46 GMT -5
Guys...I'm a little confused regarding net sizes for different purposes. I throw an 8ft with what I think is 5/8" ...not sure of the weight either but it feels pretty dam heavy to me.
If I want to avoid the 100's of small ales (2-3") getting gilled in the net when I throw on a bait ball, do I want a smaller opening? ( 1/2" or less) to prevent the gilling ? Or do I want a bigger opening ( 3/4-7/8) to let them swim through?
Of course this question has been prompted by Mike's recent post describing nets as a "commodity" , much like the tank salt. I don't think I need nine nets ( yam!!!!) but a few would be good to have.
As always your advice is so appreciated.
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Post by Live Bait JunkEE on Jun 7, 2015 16:24:23 GMT -5
I use a 1/2 inch and Gill many small ones if that is what I am throwing on --- I typically hardly gill any if the bait is the right size ---- In your case I think 1/2 is the ticket for Ales -- 3/8 would hardly gill anything -- Or you can go the 3/4 and you will only keep the large ales with a few being gilled. --- just my 2 cents worth --- good luck --
I use only 10 foots 1 1/2lbs per foot ---- JUNKEEEE out!
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Post by striperjohn on Jun 7, 2015 17:17:06 GMT -5
Two weeks ago I would have agreed with you junkie. However the last time out I decided to throw my 10 ft 3/8 rather then my 1/2-onto a large school of ales. I got about 12-14 dozen in the net and still gilled about 3-4doz if those! I don't think its possible to prevent gilling a bunch unless you throw a 1 inch or so and then you get only a few big ales. Frustrating.
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Post by lund1 on Jun 7, 2015 18:14:44 GMT -5
Exactly my confusion....I don't really know which way to go...I don't mind a few casualties to find the bigger baits but I hate the carnage of 100 small fish. Same time I don't want to throw a 1" and catch 2 baits per throw. Maybe 9 nets is the answer?
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Post by smlmike on Jun 7, 2015 19:22:19 GMT -5
My 3/8 x 8' seems to gill quite a few but does catch larger ales and gizzards cuz of the sink rate. I have a 6' also to use in very shallow water that doesn't gill anything hardly not sure of its mesh size though? It's a Walmart special, works well for the right situation.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 8, 2015 18:34:54 GMT -5
Lund1 .. does a carpenter go to a job site armed only with an adjustable wrench?
A bait throwing craftsman needs, at the very least, a 3/8, 1/2, 5/8, 3/4, 7/8 and an inch.
I actually find my 1/2 to be terrible for ales but great for money makers in 10 feet or less of water. I use my 3/8 for catching minnows for my kid to crappie fish. My 3/4 and 5/8 will fill the tank quickly with big ales. If the 5/8 is gilling more than I like..I move up to my 3/4.
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Post by Mike on Jun 9, 2015 4:47:09 GMT -5
I use a 1/4 inch for ales (near the surface) under my light to avoid the frustration and dead bait of the gill hangers. Added a little weight to my current net to help it sink faster, but honestly not sure it really matters much. I have rigged up a foot switch and do turn off my light just before I throw as it increases success considerably, especially when no moon or other light. I believe leaving my light on when I throw casts a shadow when the net is in the water and more of the the bait fish move out from under it before to gets to them. Just what works well for me.
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Post by lund1 on Jun 9, 2015 20:11:00 GMT -5
If I'm totally honest with myself I have to acknowledge that I'm just looking to justify more nets. There's something twistedly satisfying about hunting for bait with an artillery of buckets in the stern. Each one waiting to be called to action.
Good Lord Yam, you're right.....there's no room for adjustable wrenches.
" 4 to 20 casting nets...ah loaded in my boat
See them all a pancaked out,
A moment there afloat.""
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Post by Cap'n larry on Jun 10, 2015 8:21:27 GMT -5
Lund1 I use the 8 ft 1/4 in mesh bait buster. It seems to work great but I am using it around bridges at lake gaston in 7 ft of water. And Im normally catching 3 to 5 in ales. It's great cause you don't even have to shake the net they just fall right out.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2015 10:59:11 GMT -5
If I'm totally honest with myself I have to acknowledge that I'm just looking to justify more nets. There's something twistedly satisfying about hunting for bait with an artillery of buckets in the stern. Each one waiting to be called to action. Good Lord Yam, you're right.....there's no room for adjustable wrenches. " 4 to 20 casting nets...ah loaded in my boat See them all a pancaked out, A moment there afloat."" I see blue lights and late night madness in your very near future. |
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Post by lund1 on Jun 10, 2015 18:23:38 GMT -5
Hey Yam...that last prose was for your consideration...Steven Stills...4 + 20 ?....Blue lit late night madness....cackling like a warlock....all over mongo's and muscle ale's.
Thanks all for the input....I'm thinking a 1" and a 3/8''.... Go big- go small.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 10, 2015 19:19:10 GMT -5
Hey Yam...that last prose was for your consideration...Steven Stills...4 + 20 ?....Blue lit late night madness....cackling like a warlock....all over mongo's and muscle ale's. Thanks all for the input....I'm thinking a 1" and a 3/8''.... Go big- go small. Oh I was considering it. I was thinking CSN...I just couldn't put my finger on it. The 1 inch is an awesome choice. My favorite tool by far. And the 3/8 will, at the very least, make everything else possible. |
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