Net Fishing Articles & Videos

• How to Fix a Fishing Net

  Whether it's a cast net, a landing net or a commercial net, fishing nets in general take a lot of abuse. The thrashing of the fish is compounded by lengthy periods of time spent either in the water or lying wet on a deck or jetty. Moisture… read more

• How Do I Cast a Fishing Net?

  The cast net is an ancient, efficient tool for catching fish. Although the recreational use of cast nets to catch the kind of big fish an angler might want on his dinner plate or mounted on his wall is illegal in many parts of the United St… read more

• How to Paint Fishing Nets

  Your fishing nets represent time, money or both. If you have made your own nets or invested in the purchase of fishing nets, you do not want to get them mixed up with other anglers' nets. Custom paint your nets with a symbol, number, color… read more

• How Do I Sew Fishing Nets?

  Sewing, or better worded, weaving your own fishing nets can be done over the course of several days as an ongoing project. You will need adequate space in your workshop or sewing room to complete this project, since setting up the weaving a… read more

• How to Build a Fishing Net

  Landing a fish without a net adds unnecessary stress in the struggle between the angler and his catch. Building a simple landing net is quick and can save you from the aggravation of pulling a fish from the water into your boat or onto a do… read more

• DIY Fishing Nets

  Having a handheld fishing net you can attach to your lanyard, vest or jacket helps ensure the fish you fight and reel in makes it to your creel, or photographed before a release. With some old discarded sporting goods and various odds and e… read more

• How do I Tie Fishing Nets?

  Anglers rely on fishing nets for ensnaring, catching or landing fish. Different uses of fishing nets require different levels of durability; a landing net doesn't experience much stress, so the nylon webbing can be thin and inexpensive, but… read more

• How to Identify Antique Glass Fishing Net Float Makers

  For beachcombers and anglers, finding an old, glass fishing net holder, or fishing ball is a treasure to behold. These old net holders once adorned the edges of fishing nets on the briny seas. Today, these glass balls are used for everythin… read more

• Kayak Fishing With Gill Nets

  You don't need a large boat to catch fish with a gill net. You can rig a short gill net to your kayak and sweep it across the water as you navigate salt or fresh waters. While local and state laws vary regarding the use of nets, it is essen… read more

• Names of Fishing Nets

  Sport fishing involves a considerable investment in equipment, and nets are almost inevitably part of an angler's kit. Although anglers use a rod and reel to catch fish, nets are an invaluable tool in catching live bait, preparing that bait… read more

• How to Sterilize Fish Nets

  As a greater numbers of people continue to discover and enjoy the opportunities in the great outdoors, many take to streams, rivers, ponds and lakes for fishing. The increased use of water resources has led to the spread of aquatic nuisance… read more

• How to Rig Gill Nets for Catching Bait

  When rigging a gill net, you need a water source that is large enough for you to drag the netting long distances across the bottom. Lakes and other water sources with a depth of at least 300 feet are ideal. For a gill net to sink all the wa… read more

• Nets Used for Fishing

  Fishing is often gear intensive. Professional, commercial and sport fishermen employ the use of many types of rods, reels, tackle, bait and nets. Fishing nets are used to either compliment existing fishing gear to help snag fish, or used as… read more

• How Do I Repair a Fishing Net?

  Most fishing nets are durable, but after heavy use, the nets are likely to wear and break around the knots. Nets will also break after hooks have repeatedly punctured the material. As long as the net handle is intact, the remainder of the n… read more

• How to Mend a Fishing Net

  Whether it be an angler's dip net, a casting net or the netting in a fish trap built to ensure survival in the wilderness, netting of all types spends a lot of time in damp conditions. Add in some salt corrosion and the thrashing of fish an… read more

• The Advantages of Lift Net Fishing

  Stationary lift nets allow anglers to catch fish along the shoreline, whereas movable ones are attached along the sides of a raft and boat and catch fish as the boat travels. The lift net is lowered over the side and then lifted from the wa… read more

• Tips on Fishing Gill Nets

  Gill nets are an efficient way to catch fish, and their ability to quickly reduce fish populations has led California, North Carolina and other states to restrict their use. That's why you should check local laws before setting one. Gill ne… read more

• How to Use Carp Landing Nets

  An overlooked game fish, carp can usually be found near the bottom of ponds, lakes and slow-moving rivers or streams. Carp grow to large sizes in even small ponds and don't tire easily. For this reason, you should have your landing net read… read more

• How to Set Gill Nets

  Commercial and non-commercial anglers can set a gill net to catch a large target of fish. Because of the size of the netting, small fish will likely pass through a gill net without injury, whereas large fish will become trapped and later ro… read more

• How to Seine for Fish

  If you're looking to haul in an entire school of fish, seine fishing may be the way to go. Seine fishing employs the use of a seine--a specialized net--to encircle and trap large groups of fish. Seine fishing isn't easy to learn, but once y… read more

• Type of Equipment for Shallow Water Fishing

  Bank fishing requires patience, attention and the right equipment. Whether you use a shallow water boat or stand on the bank to fish, you can catch large bass, catfish, crappie and minnows without ever going too far offshore. Depending on y… read more

• The Advantages of Net Fishing

  Net fishing offers an easy solution to dealing with scrapes from skinned and gutted fish and is an ideal way to maximize your time and effort while out on the water. Whether you stand on the bank to fish, trawl from a boat or use industrial… read more

• Rules for Bass Catch & Release

  Catch and release refers to the manner in which a fish is caught and then released back into the water. The primary purpose for catch and release is to help sustain the population of many fish species, especially when threatened by natural… read more

• Fishing Net Repair

  Because they are meant to be handled roughly, dunked into water and are often stored in damp environments, fishing nets inevitably gets torn up. A sport angler's netting might not see as much abuse as that of a commercial fisherman, but tha… read more

• How to Repair a Fishing Net

  Just about everything corrodes or rots when it's exposed to water, particularly salt water. For this reason, fishing nets need constant repair and maintenance. The netting itself is most important, because a net with big holes is not very u… read more

• How to Weave or Braid Fishing Nets

  Being able to make netting is a fundamental survival skill. Using it, you can take ordinary rope or cordage and turn it into hammocks, carrying bags and especially fishing nets. There are a variety of methods for weaving a fishing net, and… read more

• How to Fix a Fishing Trawler Net in RuneScape

  Fishing Trawler is a members-only mini-game in RuneScape in which you can increase your fishing level and catch rare fish. This mini-game is very difficult to win alone; however, if you play with other players, your chances of winning are m… read more

• The Best Fishing Nets

  When looking for the best fishing nets, one size or style definitely does not fit all occasions. Depending on your fishing exploits, the net may be a secondary tool to keep the fish in place, or it may be a primary tool to land the big one.… read more

• Different Kinds of Fishing Nets

  Fishing nets come in different sizes and shapes depending on whether they are used for landing a fish or actually catching the fish. Landing nets are one of the most critical pieces of equipment an angler can carry. They often make the diff… read more

• Types of Fishing Nets

  The angler has a variety of fishing nets that she can choose to use for various functions on the water. These nets allow the individual to secure a large fish as the fight to land it nears its end. There are nets that can help to capture ba… read more

• How to Throw a Net

  As a means of catching fish, a net might not be as popular among anglers as the pole, line and hook, but it is at least as useful. Throwing a fishing net to good effect is not that hard to master. All that is needed is a short tutorial foll… read more

• What Are the Effects of Gill Net Fishing?

  You will find gill nets most commonly in commercial saltwater applications. These nets are used much like vertical traps in the water. As fish swim through the nets, the size of their bodies prevents them from progressing. When attempting t… read more

• What Are the Different Kinds of Fishing Nets?

  Fishing nets are useful for the hobbyist who needs a bit of help landing the catch at the end of the fishing line. Others see them as a means of fishing without using a fishing rod. Nets play a critical role in commercial fishing. The easie… read more

• The Best Fishing Net

  Experienced anglers know that hooking a fish is the easy part. Landing it on shore or in your boat is the real battle. Having the best fishing net is essential for making sure the big one doesn't get away. In this case, the best tool for th… read more

• Kinds of Fishing Nets

  Seasoned anglers know that in addition to a fishing rod, a net is an indispensable tool in securing a caught fish. In some cases, fishing nets actually take the place of a fishing pole altogether. In other cases, commercial fishing ventures… read more

• How to Land Large Fish

  When an angler hooks a large fish, the excitement soon gives way to the fear of how to land it. The majority of one-that-got-away stories include a blow-by-blow of how an angler played the fish for a long time before it finally broke the li… read more