11-07-2011, 04:11 AM
4 foot from horn to lead core that's a 8 foot circle.
Nets are generally labeled from horn to lead core. If it is labeled 6' that is probably illegal in Lake Mead. If it is labeled 3', 3'1/2", or 4' it should be okay. A 3' net is the easiest to toss because it is smaller. It is great for tossing in tight areas, but shad swim under it in deeper water. A 3' is best used to pin shad against the bottom in shallow water. A 4' net is harder to toss than a 3' net because it is bigger, but because it is bigger it is better because shad have a harder time swimming out from under it as it sinks. Anglers who toss large illegal nets in Lake Mead have a huge advantage when taking live shad. However, I think most anglers do follow the rules regarding nets. Sorry I'm rambling.
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This is what was caught this morning in the net!
BaySport
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Nets are generally labeled from horn to lead core. If it is labeled 6' that is probably illegal in Lake Mead. If it is labeled 3', 3'1/2", or 4' it should be okay. A 3' net is the easiest to toss because it is smaller. It is great for tossing in tight areas, but shad swim under it in deeper water. A 3' is best used to pin shad against the bottom in shallow water. A 4' net is harder to toss than a 3' net because it is bigger, but because it is bigger it is better because shad have a harder time swimming out from under it as it sinks. Anglers who toss large illegal nets in Lake Mead have a huge advantage when taking live shad. However, I think most anglers do follow the rules regarding nets. Sorry I'm rambling.
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This is what was caught this morning in the net!
BaySport
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