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Throwing the net: As soon as the oats hit the water, throw the net right on top of them and allow your net to sink for 5 to 10 seconds until your cast net rope is tight in your hands.

Throwing the oats in the water is one of the fastest and cheapest ways to get the Ballyhoo to surface completely

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Right before I throw the net over the school of Ballyhoo in the chum slick, I will have another person on the boat throw a hand full of oats into the water. Throw out some oats: Now that 5 to 10 minutes has passed, it’s almost time to get that net in the water.You will be paying 30% to 40% more per block, but it is definitely worth it. I have always had the best success fishing the extra-fine chum block by Tournament Masters. Ballyhoo have extremely small mouths, so you will want a double ground chum that is extra fine. Side Note: Chum is not the area you will want to skimp and get the cheap stuff. You will want to give the Ballyhoo at least 5 min to start congregating in a heavy school before even thinking about moving to the next step. Chumming from two different points will increase the overall size of your chum slick, which will ultimately bring more Ballyhoo closer to the boat. I recommend chumming with multiple chum bags on the left and right stern of the boat (rear). Get Chumming: Next, you will want to get your chum in the water.

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When the boat is anchored on the reef, wreck, or patch reef, it’s time to get some chum in the water.

Anchor up current: The first step to catching Ballyhoo is anchoring up current of the structure you will be targeting them.

Five-Step Guide To Catch More Ballyhoo With A Cast Net If you follow this Five-step guide, you will catch more Ballyhoo… Guaranteed. So now that we have the proper net selected, it’s time to catch some Ballyhoo.

I started as a kid throwing an 8′ net, eventually increasing to a 10′ and now comfortably throwing a 12′. What I consider mastery is the ability to throw perfect circles over the bait repeatedly. Now when it comes to the size of the cast net, I recommend that beginners start with an 8′ cast net and increase size as you master throwing it. Throwing a smaller mesh net is often worth it in shallow water because a smaller mesh size will limit the number of Ballyhoo or other baitfish that become gilled and die in the net. If I am targeting Ballyhoo in shallow water, which I would consider depths less than 10′, I will throw the ⅜” mesh net, which will sink slower than a cast net with a larger mesh size. Using a larger mesh size minimizes the drag of the net in the water increasing the rate at which it sinks on the Ballyhoo. If I am targeting Ballyhoo in deep water, it is essential to use a cast net that has a wider mesh size, like a ¾”. I recommend using an 8′ to 12′ net with a ⅜” to ¾” mesh.

The first thing you will need is a properly sized cast net. When it comes to cast netting Ballyhoo, having the right tackle/material is essential for success. The most effective method for catching large numbers of Ballyhoo is by using a cast net. Regardless of the method used, chumming the water is essential for success.

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How To Catch Ballyhooīallyhoo are known to congregate heavily around reefs, wrecks, and depth changes in the ocean where they are caught using various fishing techniques, including cast netting, hoop netting, or hook and line. Here is my comprehensive guide to catch more Ballyhoo. Knowing how to catch Ballyhoo is an essential skill to learn if you target large predator fish.

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