I often use my castnet in the shallows, but it can be a nightmare to keep it working properly. When the net hangs up on the bottom and my drawstrings pull loose, I miss shots at bait while I’m repairing the net. I fixed the problem with some of my wife’s Christmas ribbon. Before I use a new castnet, I tie 8″ strips of 1/4″ ribbon on the base rope to mark the locations where the drawstring is attached. A couple of overhand knots work just fine. If a drawstring pulls loose, I can quickly reattach it in the correct spot. The ribbon works particularly well because it is waterproof, easy to see in the dark and will usually outlast the net.
Mark Shivers, Beamont, Texas
