I threw a cast net just once. One of the lead weights hit my gonads so hard I STILL wince when I see someone throw one. There's nothing in the water I can't get with a rod and reel or a few bucks so I leave nets alone
i used to could throw a normal sized one. but i tried a small one a few weeks ago at the beach. i need lots more practice as its been 15 years since i tried to throw one.