I’ve used cast nets to catch bait in saltwater and freshwater from New England to the Far West, as well as in Midwest and Southern waters. For nearly 50 years I’ve lived in Florida, where cast netting ...

Hand-knotted shrimp cast nets could be considered a lost art in many ways. Most people buy shrimp or fishing nets at a local retailer, not putting much thought into the craftsmanship or quality.