As soon as the seasons begin to change from summer to autumn the local cast netters start to get twitchy fingers. Banana, Greasy and Black Tigers are on the to net list as they are all superb eating and are in good numbers for the next couple of months. What Net to use Most anglers have a preference for the top pocket cast net as they usually collect the bulk of the prawns in a separate pocket at the top of the net making it easy to remove prawns from the net. Monofilament nets are also preferred as they sink quicker and spread easier than the older style nylon nets. Does Size Matter Size of net to use will depend on the angler's size and strength - Beginners are better off to start with a smaller net around the 9' mark until they gain enough confidence to use a larger net. When and Where Peak times are around the change of tides around the full and new moon periods. Places worth looking for a feed of prawns are deep holes and along drop offs closer to deep water. These are common in the lower reaches of rivers and creeks. If you have access to a sounder this can be a big help and limit the amount of unsuccessful casts as they can be clearly seen when there are large numbers present. Different sounder units will show the prawns differently but commonly they are described as looking like large clouds, suspended off the bottom. When their "on" it shouldn't be hard to locate popular locations as there are often plenty of boats grouped in a small area. NB: It is important to know the rules and regulations in your area if you are going to target Prawns, Each state has different rules and regulations. Information is available from your state DPI website.