Post by shadpuller on Apr 12, 2017 9:19:14 GMT -5
I received my new net yesterday. As mentioned in the subject line, it is a Bett's Baitbuster 8 ft radius cast net. 1/2 inch mesh with 1.5 lbs per radial foot. After an initial soak in a tub of water, the net loosened considerably. One of the first things I noticed about the net was the size/strength of the braille lines. Seems to be a workhorse of a net from first impressions. The weights are nicely distributed around the lead line and hang nicely without tangling. The hand line/rope is a nice and sturdy braid with a loop pre-made into the end already. The net seems to slide up and down the braille lines with ease upon initial testing. I stretched the net out on flat ground and it lays roughly 90% flat. I think with more soaking and possibly some fabric softener this may improve.
Now it is time for the first attempt at throwing with a new method for me. After studying several methods and videos for a couple of weeks, I decided to try the shrimper's method based on appearance of ease and distribution of weight on both arms. I have abused my shoulders through the years, so any method that lessens the work load on my shoulders is always welcome.
First Throw: The net seemed to flow outward nicely and my final release of the lead line was a little off. The net opened to about 75% with some irregularity to the "circle" . I am encouraged and ready to try again.
Second Throw: I tried to concentrate on the specifics of the method and the timing of my release. To my amazement, the net spread nicely into an almost perfect pancake and laid in a 95% circle shape in the grass. I honestly stood there admiring this for a minute or two, amazed that I actually did that. LOL
Third Throw: Time to see if the previous throw was a fluke. I tried to remember my hand placement and timing again and concentrated on both. To my surprise, it was an exact duplicate of the previous throw.
This continued for another 10-15 throws and with some practice, I was able to load the net faster and with more confidence each time. At this point, I am able to throw a nice pancake/circle 9 out of 10 times. The net seems to perform beautifully with each throw and handles quite nicely. It is heavy enough that you feel the work, but it doesn't completely exhaust you in the process. I would recommend this net for anyone looking for a well built, well designed, affordable net.
Shadpuller
Now it is time for the first attempt at throwing with a new method for me. After studying several methods and videos for a couple of weeks, I decided to try the shrimper's method based on appearance of ease and distribution of weight on both arms. I have abused my shoulders through the years, so any method that lessens the work load on my shoulders is always welcome.
First Throw: The net seemed to flow outward nicely and my final release of the lead line was a little off. The net opened to about 75% with some irregularity to the "circle" . I am encouraged and ready to try again.
Second Throw: I tried to concentrate on the specifics of the method and the timing of my release. To my amazement, the net spread nicely into an almost perfect pancake and laid in a 95% circle shape in the grass. I honestly stood there admiring this for a minute or two, amazed that I actually did that. LOL
Third Throw: Time to see if the previous throw was a fluke. I tried to remember my hand placement and timing again and concentrated on both. To my surprise, it was an exact duplicate of the previous throw.
This continued for another 10-15 throws and with some practice, I was able to load the net faster and with more confidence each time. At this point, I am able to throw a nice pancake/circle 9 out of 10 times. The net seems to perform beautifully with each throw and handles quite nicely. It is heavy enough that you feel the work, but it doesn't completely exhaust you in the process. I would recommend this net for anyone looking for a well built, well designed, affordable net.
Shadpuller
