1.) Don't buy a big cast net when you start off. You will not have any fun nor catch any bait. Your wife won't like you, your kids won't like you and you will feel dumb that you can't 'get it'.
2.) DON'T put the net in your teeth like you see the 'pros' do on YouTube. Front teeth are expensive to replace when you forget to open your mouth at the right time.
3.) You will quickly run thru that bottle of Excedrin Extra Strength and a 6 pack when trying to throw a big cast net when starting out.
4.) Might as well leave YouTube open on your computer with the cast net video up as you will watch it 10 to 15 times as you are struck with awe at how simple the 'pros' make it look.
5.) When you do finally get a small diameter cast net and finally throw a nice circle, celebrate. Any bait you catch is a bonus.
6.) When you do get a reasonable amount of bait in a cast, take a picture and celebrate.
7.) Don't step on the cord when you are throwing. Swearing at yourself is childish.
8.) Donuts are a way of life. Just deal with it. Swearing is childish.
9.) When a mysterious knot 'appears' half way down your rope don't worry, the devil did it to make you angry.
10.) Don't throw over an oyster bar. You cannot rescue a net thrown in a bunch of razor blades.
11.) When you see a nice school of mullet a little too far out and you try to 'stretch' that rope an extra couple of feet, don't be surprised when the net closes 3 inches before it hits the water. DO NOT look around to see if anybody is watching you.
12.) Coil up the rope in your opposite hand before throwing. Otherwise you might have the rope between your legs and when you cast from the pier, the rope will suddenly come up between your legs. You won't like it. DO NOT look around to see if anybody is laughing.
Have I missed anything?
2.) DON'T put the net in your teeth like you see the 'pros' do on YouTube. Front teeth are expensive to replace when you forget to open your mouth at the right time.
3.) You will quickly run thru that bottle of Excedrin Extra Strength and a 6 pack when trying to throw a big cast net when starting out.
4.) Might as well leave YouTube open on your computer with the cast net video up as you will watch it 10 to 15 times as you are struck with awe at how simple the 'pros' make it look.
5.) When you do finally get a small diameter cast net and finally throw a nice circle, celebrate. Any bait you catch is a bonus.
6.) When you do get a reasonable amount of bait in a cast, take a picture and celebrate.
7.) Don't step on the cord when you are throwing. Swearing at yourself is childish.
8.) Donuts are a way of life. Just deal with it. Swearing is childish.
9.) When a mysterious knot 'appears' half way down your rope don't worry, the devil did it to make you angry.
10.) Don't throw over an oyster bar. You cannot rescue a net thrown in a bunch of razor blades.
11.) When you see a nice school of mullet a little too far out and you try to 'stretch' that rope an extra couple of feet, don't be surprised when the net closes 3 inches before it hits the water. DO NOT look around to see if anybody is watching you.
12.) Coil up the rope in your opposite hand before throwing. Otherwise you might have the rope between your legs and when you cast from the pier, the rope will suddenly come up between your legs. You won't like it. DO NOT look around to see if anybody is laughing.
Have I missed anything?
