The annual herring spawn is early

How big is the hole, usually they are reparable, even braid lines….

12-15" gash near the lead line. I'm too lazy and cold to tend to it in winter so two new ones on its way Thursday 

Nothing but rain at paradise today.

What type of throwing net should a novice start out with for pursuing herring?

6ft 3/8 mesh…

Does 6' mean diameter or radius?

What type of throwing net should a novice start out with for pursuing herring?

6ft 3/8 mesh…

Does 6' mean diameter or radius?

Pretty sure that's radius.

How big is the hole, usually they are reparable, even braid lines….

12-15" gash near the lead line. I'm too lazy and cold to tend to it in winter so two new ones on its way Thursday 

Are you gonna toss the old one, I'll take it...

Wow. This is exciting! I’ll be out there this year. Have to learn how to
Throw a net…

Wow. This is exciting! I’ll be out there this year. Have to learn how to
Throw a net…

This is my fav instructional ive found, I can do this method sitting in my yak too. (just dont target chovies with the standard nets, ull end up w a xmas tree)

LFG I need bait…… !!!!!

For casting from shore, 5-6ft (which represents the radius) is great. Although for those new to casting, a smaller net, like 3ft,  can be an easier start.
There’s a really good YT channel called ReelReports with fishing tips. I like their cast net videos. Here’s one of them:

For casting from shore, 5-6ft (which represents the radius) is great. Although for those new to casting, a smaller net, like 3ft,  can be an easier start.
There’s a really good YT channel called ReelReports with fishing tips. I like their cast net videos. Here’s one of them:

I bought a 3 ft net and it's a joke...it's like throwing a little parachute party favor army guy...the lead weight on a net so small does not sink fast enough to trap any fish.  .02$

Dumb question.  Are you guys shore casting these nets are are you Doing it from your kayaks?

I have only done it from the pier at Ferry Point. Seems to me that it would be pretty difficult while sitting.

My youngest has been asking about this since August.  so ready for this

Dumb question.  Are you guys shore casting these nets are are you Doing it from your kayaks?

A few years ago my buddy and I were out in our outback and tandem i14 we able to get them from our kayaks at candlestick park. Last year some youtubers were out in Sausalito getting them so it's doable if the spawn is long and you know where to launch. You get less net snagging from the kayak for sure.
Now you're limited to two buckets so it's easier from shore.

Dumb question.  Are you guys shore casting these nets are are you Doing it from your kayaks?

Last year at Anza Fisherman's Point by Coyote point there was a guy on a kayak armed with the extendo-paint roller thing that was helping folks with their snagged nets.  Dude was a superhero.
I bet the smaller nets are better if casting from the kayak.