Throw Net by Punaguy

Photography • Sea/Undersea • posted on Aug 02, 2005

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Description

Taking his chances in big surf, this throw net fisherman is after his dinner. A normal throw net is approx. 6' long with a diameter of around 12' when fully opened. This net is sewn with regular fishing line using anywhere from 12-25 lb. test, and weighs in around 10-12 lbs. Lead weights are strung along the bottom to help the net sink to the bottom when thrown. Once thrown the net is retrieved by slowly picking up the edges of the net and gathering it in a bunch in the center of the net. It is a very efficient albeit, a dangerous way to fish. Sewing this net takes many months to complete and much patience. Sewing a net has become almost a lost art in Hawaii because of the time it takes to complete it. I have fished with a throw net most of life, and find it quite a challenging way to fish. This type of fishing is non-selective and you never really know what you will catch...you just hope you get something. 90% of the time I don't even see the fish, I just know where they like to hide in the white water...as does this fisherman. Thanks for having a peek and your kind comments on previous posts...Aloha to All~

Comments (45)

deannemart

9:37PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Incredible photo! The blasting surf is amazing by itself, and the addition of this gutsy fisherman makes it an outstanding image :) fav + vote

thevolunteer

9:42PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Oh my gosh, this is really cool. You are just too good for me already. Got to learn RAW. Wonderful colors and action. Aloha

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dtp

9:54PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

very nice weldone

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watapki66

10:07PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Wonderful shot! Action, water and a story! Very well done!

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Richardphotos

10:09PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

the surf is incredible and the fisherman-V

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bentchick

10:11PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Wow that is amazing! Beautiful capture and fishing lesson! Thanks!

L8RDAZE

10:12PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

What a shot this is! Dramatic and action packed...really a sense of excitement and danger! Those waves look WICKED!

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Saurav

10:41PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Beautiful background with the crashing waves. Excellent done.

x___photographs

10:50PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

this is an amazing shot.. amazingly good!!

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blacq_nyght_vampyre

10:51PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

This is very beautiful!! I love it.

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nongo

10:54PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Super action capture!!!!!! Perfect timing here!!! What a dangerous way to fish, looks like that wave could just wipe you out!!!!! excellent!!!!

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SoulSearcherr

11:00PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

wow..amazing shot

amorales

11:05PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

Fanstastic action shot! I love the waves breaking in the background.

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RRmedic

11:45PM | Tue, 02 August 2005

words are hard to form! A+A+A+A+

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MaydaMason

12:10AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

cool and dramatic shot! amazing timing!

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1pearl

12:44AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

Fantastic photo !!!

Raven_427

1:22AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

It's been months ago - but this is the time to hit that vote-button one more time. Awesome ... and thanks for the infos.

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cbender

1:25AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

wow - an impressive shot... ! really like it :) looks great - and a wonderful dynamic :)

kastakan

2:07AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

Just look at those waves in the background! ...and the shades of blue... there's so much life in this shot working together with the guy throwing the net. Thanks for sharing. Kastakan

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sharky_

2:12AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

This guy seems to be right handed in net throwing. I hope he is hanging on to his net because that wave seems awfully Huge! Excellent capture. Aloha

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Lary

2:25AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

WOW! What a big waves and what a cool capture! congrats! :)

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caffeinedecoder

3:51AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

This is an amazing shot...so much power and motion it the photo. Absolutely love it!

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jinet

6:42AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

This one is a true masterpiece, that's all !

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CDBrugg

7:14AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

great shot! :-))

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CavalierLady

7:51AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

Outstanding!!!!

soulofharmony

8:19AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

absolutely fantastic.. breath taking :)..))))

urbin

11:30AM | Wed, 03 August 2005

woufff, what a shot!!!

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Zacko

4:00PM | Wed, 03 August 2005

OH MY GOD DAVE!!! Dont know what to say about this one...it is simply AMAZING!!! Im gonna add this to my favs and then show wifey. Then i can assure ya, that shell be all excited about the idea of going to Hawaii as well. Yep, if this cant convince her...nothing can. WOOOOOOOOW!!!! Excellent capture and brilliant crop!!!! Have a wonderful day buddy #:O)

dragonfly2000

4:39PM | Wed, 03 August 2005

Extremly dynamic shot - everything just at the right moment. Well done indeed.

cynlee

8:51PM | Wed, 03 August 2005

super, super shot!! dramatic waves, color & the man! print it! :] aloha!