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I'm thinking about buying a castnet or a seine which one is better []
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Hey there Hoobie,

You guys are lucky. We can't use cast nets for anything here in California. Usually the cast net is for shallower bait gathering while the seine is meant more to let out then pull along and I would think allow you to go deeper.

I guess there are different designs in both types of nets.

There's a website called something like netcrafters, netoutfitters or net something that specializes in all kinds of nets and wierd parts for this and that kind of net and is located on the east coast I believe. Using Google.com you should find something AFTER checking the sponsors on BFT, of course.

JapanRon
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[font "Arial"][size 2]...A seine is mostly used to catch small fish like minnows, but it will catch Big fish too. The seine is used from the shore and requires two people. Most state have laws on length and mesh size so you need to look in to that.

...The cast net is used to catch bigger fish in deeper water and can be used by one person. Most of the time the cast net is used when you see fish on the surface. Wall-mart has cast nets at a good price. Most cast net come in 3/8" Square and they are good all around cast net, but will not catch small minnows. The 1/4" Square will catch small minnows, but it cost a lot more. Here is a guide to the size of net you may need to catch different fish. I would got with a 3/8" Square with a radius of 4 to 6 feet. More than 10 foot radius is very hard to throw. [/size][/font][font "Arial"]

Mesh Size----- Bait Size -----Radius [/font][font "Arial"][size 2]

1/4" Square ---1 to 2-in ----3 to 10 ft

3/8" Square ---2 to 5-in ----3 to 12 ft

1/2" Square--- 6 to 9-in---- 6 to 12 ft

5/8" Square--- 9 to 12-in--- 6 to 12 ft

1" Square----12-in and Over--6 to 12 ft[/size][/font]
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Hoobie:Cast nets are banned in California, although I see them used extensively in the head waters of the San gabriel River near the Power Plants. If you ever watched a Purse Seiner wrap up a half mile of tuna or 10 to 15 tons of squid you would really get the idea of seining. The idea is to simply trap the fish by circling and pull them in. Most of we halibut fishermen use hoop nets to catch smelt. I also know of guys hooping up shad for bait in fresh water lakes. I suggest the hoop net for your use. In California you may use hoop nets with diameters not to exceed 4 feet, I think? Cabelas and Bass Pro Shops both sell the seines and I'm not sure about Hoops.
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banned here too ! ( michigan )only native american people can use them i belive .
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Hi there gvanzant,

Good to see ya on the boards. As usual, if you compare our posts you'll notice we're on exactly the same page. unbelievable!

Since I learned to click on a posters' nickname recently, I find out where they are posting from and I have a handle on where they are probably asking about.

Good info on the mesh size as I haven't used one outside of Japan. Even the 8 shaku (feet) diameter ones are heavy, very heavy. Some lake and river owners in Japan are paying cast netters 3 dollars for every largemouth bass they can net and kill! What would B.A.S.S. say about that!!! ha ha ha

JapanRon
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say lone hunter yoiu may want to recheck your new fishing guide for 2003. aparently they are legal this year.

I was about to say it was funny that they are illigal when you can buy them off the bait shop shelf.

I did a double check on this before posting.

(Michigan)

as for which one is better, hand net sein or dip net, I guess it all depends on the application.

for gathering minnows I still like a trap
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[]Thanks guys that was a lot of info I think I'm going to go with a siene and if later I decide that my situation changes I'll buy a cast net and try it out but for now I think the siene will work best Thanks Again!
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ONLY IN THE GOOD OLD U.S.A. IS IT LEAGLE TO BUY STUFF THAT'S ILLEAGLE TO USE !

I NOW HAVE IT AT MY DESK SO I CAN BETTER HELP ON QUESTIONS . I JUST GOTTA GET THOES DARNED GLASSES FOR READING IT NOW ! THANKS DAVE , YOUR ALWAYS THE " CORRECT " ANSWER MAN !
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Hoobie,

I am from Utah also. Cast nets are also illegal in Utah. Seines are legal, but there are length restrictions. Better read that proclamation, I'd hate to see you get snagged for a technical foul.

Good Fishing, Kayote
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