>where can i find the shad
>nets like everybody and their
>brother have hanging on the
>back of their houseboat? ive
>tried looking online but i
>cannot find anything bigger than
>40" by 40".
Are you talking about "casting nets" ?? If so ....... contact Nylon Net Co. 1-800-238-7529 -- have them send you a catalog. They have a website : www.nylonnet.com (but the website does not show the full range of nets they have)
They have cast nets from 3ft diameter to 12ft diameter. And, depending on which series of net, they can come in 1/4" to 1" mesh.
I have two cast nets ... 1/4" mesh (for the <3" Shad) and a 3/8" mesh (for the >3" Shad). Depending on how big a baitfish you want to catch, you will have to choose the mesh size. You might want to check with other net throwing anglers, that can help you determine the correct mesh & diameter for the size bait you seek. (unless you already know what you want/need). ....luck2ya ... cp