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. Even ...

Mullet fishing with a cast net is a tradition that’s lasted many generations along the Gulf Coast, especially in the Florida Panhandle. It’s a common sight to see a net fisherman waiting patiently ...

Back in the day, if you wanted a mess of shrimp and you had a net and a saltwater creek nearby, you cast your net and took home your cache. It never dawned on you that it might not be shrimp season.

Recreational cast net shrimping continues to be red hot at selected spots in the lower St. Johns River. Day and night shrimping have been good, with daylight netters working deep ledges and drop-offs ...

Two pots full of Florida shrimp, fresh from the cast net. Bob McNally This story was originally featured on Field & Stream. The bounty of the marine and brackish water environment is astounding, with ...

To the casual observer, few things appear easier than shrimping. Most people catch them in a long-handled dip net. There are no hooks to bait, no gaffs needed. Just drive your boat around and scoop ...