Catching Menhaden with a Cast Net

[joeysbirdtraps]

how big is that mesh?

[WETSTEELjoker]

it like that one he let free calls a sailfish...ATTACKKK XD

[remelsheikh]

Or you could just dump all the bait from the cast net directly to the livewell. But your video is still great.

[pcolalongfellow]

IS that an old mako?

[donb32000]

@pcolalongfellow

It is almost identical in layout to a 25' Mako. Its a 28 Master Marine.

[Rmonahan64]

@pcolalongfellow what is the name of the net that he puts the fish in when he catches them

[jd426999]

I like the way you operate, esp the part about releasing what you dont intend to use that day... The RINSE of the cast net is a nice touch as well, The bunker Stank is definitely in the SLIME. and the net would have stank up the boat later on.. nice video... thanks again. i learned something.. gonna make on of those transfer nets for sure.

[snakeboy553]

where did you get that transfer pen?

[bagrat22]

That was a video from a pro

[xSkaterxDorkx]

Also you said in the video you had a sardine cast net. Basically to catch small bait fish that the bigger cast nets cant do. Can you buy those cast nets at a fishing store? I never seen em

[donb32000]

@xSkaterxDorkx 

[studdgage]

@donb32000 hey what kind of boat is that and how does it handle out in the water or do you stay in the bays and what not?

[pcolalongfellow]

@studdgage looks like an old mako to me

[donb32000]

@xSkaterxDorkx The sardine net mesh size is 1/4" (I think I got it from River Marine Supply). I was using a 8' True Spread (by West Coast Nets).

[Bbfishman]

great idea, nice video

[barrycha916]

pretty cool

[Redfisherman32]

where did you get that net from i havent seen none at bass pro that is way better than droppen them on the deck nice catch

[urwack123]

idk if u noticed but u left one in the net 

[SniperOffshore]

that was cool

[donb32000]

The transfer net I'm using is made by Stowpen (me). I got the idea for this a couple of years ago....I got tired on menhaden oil on the decks. I couldn't find any products like this in the stores so I started making them.

[xSkaterxDorkx]

@donb32000 Sweet bro. How much you selling em for? Where you from?

[lazerbaconpro]

@donb32000 Looks like its made out of a pool noodle and some net?

[reelawesome1979]

where did you get the transfer net

[gaterfan1256]

What is the name of that transfer net?

[briannnaxo3]

thats a good video .. respectful fisherman more people should watch this no need to take more than u need or kill fish for nothing

[WTRAIN63]

you should get a bigger livewell it messes up the bait if there overcrowded

[reckless317]

Perfect!! Thx ALOT im going to NC this summer and im going after some Stripers, Cobia, Reds, and Sharks. Thx very much.

[reckless317]

Nice video. Where are you cast netting these menhaden? This helped alot, excellent job explaining the transfer pen. I think im going to buy one some time... I'd be thankful if you told me where you are netting these guys and when.(month) Thanks + I subscribed

[donb32000]

North Carolina sounds off Topsail Beach during the summer. This video was taken in July.

[Buglemintoday]

Excellent Job

[bloodriderxx]

dang man you've got an awesome boat

[brandonloveskara]

wow i cast net all the time, but it takes me 20 cast to catch as many shad as it does 1 cast to catch those sardines!

[MaybeTonightCharters]

I like the transfer pen you are using, where did you get that from?? Is it home made ???

thanks