Casting without rod or reel?

[Member 34319]

I've been highly successful at catching crab from the shore using crab snares and a heavy duty fishing pole and reel.

I've recently been turned onto castable nets and I've got to thinking about how to cast these into the ocean from the beach without a pole.

I want to use paracord and a stake instead. I tried the Olympic version of crabbing where I swing the thing around a bunch like a volley and was only able to get it out about 30-50 yards out that way. I can cast my snare (roughly 8-10 ounces) about 70-80 yards. I've left the nets out at the distances I can get for up to an hour and they show no sign of nibbling on the bait. My snares usually show signs of nibbling after about 15 minutes.

Any thoughts?

I was considering the fun factor of a cam cannon, but legalities might not be in my favor.

Long stick? How would I insure it would release?

I've been stepping up my camp cuisine thanks to the ability to pull in fresh crab! Some food from the more recent camping excursion…

Crab nets I'm using are Crab Max nets. Got them while in Newport direct!

Where to Crab in Newport

Three (3) Docks/Piers to choose from in Newport Crabbing/Fishing Pier in South Beach Crabbing/Fishing Pier on Abbey Street The Crabbing/Fishing Pier at Bay Street …. temporarily closed becaus…

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[kmk1012]

Buy a large drone with the ability to drop it where you want. Please keep us informed on the progress. I used to use the pole/snare method off the south jetty in Newport with good results, lots of fun!

 

[Hueco]

CO2 powered spud gun would be quite entertaining to "cast".

 

[Member 34319]

Buy a large drone with the ability to drop it where you want. Please keep us informed on the progress. I used to use the pole/snare method off the south jetty in Newport with good results, lots of fun!

Honestly not a horrible idea, if something like that is less than another pole, I'd consider it.

 

[Member 34319]

CO2 powered spud gun would be quite entertaining to "cast".

A potato cannon though! Good line of thinking!

 

[thorborg]

I saw a radio controlled boat gadget claiming to be be a fishing device.

maybe something like this if no remote release possibly a jerk line attached to it not only to release your net, but retrieve the boat if necessary in case it was to fail.

Pardon if inappropriate here, but if all else fails, I have a 15 foot 3 piece Gold coast challenger graphite surf pole with a large bait caster I'll never use again, It was really handy at getting out past the giant rocks fishing on the jetties. $20

 

[jbett98]

How about making something like this.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwiM683g4I-AAxVtGTQIHbkKDFUQwqsBegQIEBAB&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTackleWorldAustralia%2Fvideos%2Fslingshot-casting%2F318360089089773%2F&usg=AOvVaw1iGPDgcn7Oo_3COIosRoBF&opi=89978449

 

[DirectDrive]

First minute and a half shows one of the Bonneville slingshots.

 

[Member 34319]

Slingshots and fishing!!! That's cool!

 

[Ziggy44]

I've been highly successful at catching crab from the shore using crab snares and a heavy duty fishing pole and reel.

I've recently been turned onto castable nets and I've got to thinking about how to cast these into the ocean from the beach without a pole.

I want to use paracord and a stake instead. I tried the Olympic version of crabbing where I swing the thing around a bunch like a volley and was only able to get it out about 30-50 yards out that way. I can cast my snare (roughly 8-10 ounces) about 70-80 yards. I've left the nets out at the distances I can get for up to an hour and they show no sign of nibbling on the bait. My snares usually show signs of nibbling after about 15 minutes.

Any thoughts?

I was considering the fun factor of a cam cannon, but legalities might not be in my favor.

Long stick? How would I insure it would release?

I've been stepping up my camp cuisine thanks to the ability to pull in fresh crab! Some food from the more recent camping excursion…

Crab nets I'm using are Crab Max nets. Got them while in Newport direct!

Where to Crab in Newport

Three (3) Docks/Piers to choose from in Newport Crabbing/Fishing Pier in South Beach Crabbing/Fishing Pier on Abbey Street The Crabbing/Fishing Pier at Bay Street …. temporarily closed becaus…

sustainablelivingcenteroregon.com

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When I was a tree trimmer we had a long band slingshot on a pole we used to launch a weight with a cord on it way into trees to set ropes called a "long shot" you could launch an apple out to 100yds or so!
Something like that might work.

 

[Member 34319]

When I was a tree trimmer we had a long band slingshot on a pole we used to launch a weight with a cord on it way into trees to set ropes called a "long shot" you could launch an apple out to 100yds or so!
Something like that might work.

I'm looking into building and or sourcing something like a slingshot. My only concerns are size and weight. YouTube has a lot of videos on pvc and all sorts of materials slingshots I've been watching here and there. I really like the idea of using a slingshot to cast. Especially if it beats carrying around the size of rod needed to cast on shore. Its when the slingshot contraption gets bigger than the pole, then I'll have to go back to the poles.

 

[jbett98]

I contemplated build a floating devise that would use the tidal currents to haul a light weight crab trap out away from the bay shore.
The idea is to be able to have it steer against an incoming tide at an angle and then drop off the trap by it sliding off when the traps retrieval rope tightens up.
Sorta like a small light weight foam surfboard with angled fins.

 

[DirectDrive]

I'm looking into building and or sourcing something like a slingshot. My only concerns are size and weight. YouTube has a lot of videos on pvc and all sorts of materials slingshots I've been watching here and there. I really like the idea of using a slingshot to cast. Especially if it beats carrying around the size of rod needed to cast on shore. Its when the slingshot contraption gets bigger than the pole, then I'll have to go back to the poles.

One of the Bonneville slingshot crews has a receiver hitch mounted slingshot.
There is a video of it somewhere.

 

[Ziggy44]

Youtube has a lot of slingshot videos and tutorials, some crazy stuff.

 

[Member 34319]

A bit pricey itself, but I'm using this as a template. I've got some random stuff lying around that I could make into something like this. Might try incorporating large diameter pvc as a guide too.

Rescue Sling Shot

<p>Need to rescue someone in a lake or river? Boat not around? This Rescue Slingshot is PERFECT for the job!!<br /> <br /> Kit includes:<br /> - 2, 4 foot Jameson Fiberglass poles, one with a boot, and a BIG SHOT™ head.<br /> -a 16 oz Neo throw bag.<br /> -200 feet of NEON 3 throwline<br />...

www.diverightinscuba.com

 

[Ziggy44]

A bit pricey itself, but I'm using this as a template. I've got some random stuff lying around that I could make into something like this. Might try incorporating large diameter pvc as a guide too.

Rescue Sling Shot

<p>Need to rescue someone in a lake or river? Boat not around? This Rescue Slingshot is PERFECT for the job!!<br /> <br /> Kit includes:<br /> - 2, 4 foot Jameson Fiberglass poles, one with a boot, and a BIG SHOT™ head.<br /> -a 16 oz Neo throw bag.<br /> -200 feet of NEON 3 throwline<br />...

www.diverightinscuba.com

that's exactly what we used.

 

[Member 34319]

that's exactly what we used.

Searched similar key words with tree and found the original.

Notch Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher

The Notch Big Shot is designed to launch a throw weight and line over a tree limb so a friction saver or climbing line can be pulled into place. A vertical distance of over 100 can be achieve

sherrilltree.com

 

[Member 34319]

More motivation!!

DTX Shoulder Shot

Shop the DTX Shoulder Shot from the arborist experts at SHERRILLtree. Free shipping on orders over $99!

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[Ziggy44]

Searched similar key words with tree and found the original.

Notch Big Shot Throw Weight Launcher

The Notch Big Shot is designed to launch a throw weight and line over a tree limb so a friction saver or climbing line can be pulled into place. A vertical distance of over 100 can be achieve

sherrilltree.com

big shot, that's it.

 

[Member 34319]

I learned about bait cannons today and know this is all I can think about.