@boskeet:
One of my worst nightmares is ending up in the drink and in the net! Glad you made it out OK.
@kstonich:
Don't know anything about those jig heads. I throw Slivers, Bucktails, Redfins and Gizz 4 baits. Maybe some thundersticks. Those baits have always done will for me so I don't go outside that box much.

Here are some things to consider when you are looking for a method for cast netting.
How long does it take to load?
How much room do you have to turn?
How heavy is the net?
Size of the net?
How wet are you willing to get?
How much room do you have from the ground up?

The last one is a factor for me. My boat rail comes up to my knees on the bow and my waist in the stern. I also cast net wading in FL so my method keeps the entire net above waist high. It takes longer to load and you get more wet. It will also drain you pretty quick if its a heavy net.
I throw one differently if I have plenty of room around and to the ground. That method takes less time to load and I don't have to hold the net up as long. It is also more dry.
I also have a lightening fast way to throw if its my 6' net. Those you can almost grab it, open it some and sling it around.