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BasicGear · Cast Nets
BasicGear Cast Net for Bait, 4 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh
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Style: Zinc Iron 3/8" Sq Ez
- Zinc Iron 3/8" Sq Ez
- Protected Weights 3/8" Sq Ez
- Pure Lead 1/4" Sq Ez not in 4ft Radius
Size: 4ft Radius
- 4ft Radius
- 6ft Radius not in Zinc Iron 3/8" Sq Ez
- Item weight
- 1.97 Kilograms
- Product dimensions
- 11.61 x 11.57 x 2.36 inches
Quick take
A 4-foot cast net with 3/8-inch mesh for efficiently catching live bait fish in shallow water.
This 4 ft radius throw net uses 3/8 inch monofilament nylon mesh, a size well suited to shallow water and small baitfish such as shiners and minnows. Zinc iron weights along the lead line help it sink, and a neoprene wrist strap, a stainless steel swivel, a repair kit and a storage box come with it. It fits anglers who want to catch their own bait for bass, walleye or panfish.
Best for
- Catching shad, shiners, and mullet for bait
- Anglers who fish live bait frequently
- Shallow-water bait gathering
Skip if
- You need large bait net for school-size fish; try 6 ft radius
- You fish exclusively artificial lures
Strengths
- 3/8 in mesh matches most bait-size fish without clogging
- Zinc iron sinkers speed sinking for rapid deployment
- Repair kit included for field fixes; storage box keeps net organized
Trade-offs
- Learning the throwing technique takes practice
- Zinc sinkers add weight and maintenance needs over cast sessions
- 4-foot radius limits range in open water; 6 ft available if needed
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | cast net |
|---|---|
| Radius | 4 ft |
| Mesh size | 3/8 in |
| Weights | Zinc iron sinkers |
| Handle | Neoprene wrist strap |
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