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BEST FISHER'S · Cast Nets
Best Fisher's Cast Net, 6 ft, 3/8 in Mesh, Real Lead
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Color: Core 6-ft Pro
- Item weight
- 1 Pounds
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Six-foot cast net with real lead sinkers and multi-sectioned horn designed for efficient baitfish capture in rivers and bays.
This 6-foot round cast net is a hand-thrown bait net with a 3/8-inch mesh opening, a fixed handle and a nylon mesh body. It folds up for carrying and comes with a bucket, a booklet and a repair kit. Anglers who want to gather their own bait before a day on the water will find it a practical fit.
Best for
- Capturing live baitfish for larger fish
- Chumming and live-bait fishing
- Saltwater and freshwater use
Skip if
- You use purchased live bait only
- You fish artificial lures exclusively
Strengths
- Real lead sinkers at 1 lb per foot provide rapid sink
- 3/8 inch mesh balances catch size and drainage
- Multi-sectioned horn eliminates tangles on deploy
- Included repair kit extends net life
Trade-offs
- Requires practice and strength to cast properly
- Lead is heavy and unsafe without careful handling
- Monofilament netting can break on sharp objects
Fishing fit
- Species
- Crab & shrimp
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Live bait
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | cast net |
|---|---|
| Size | 6 ft (also 4, 8, 10, 12 ft available) |
| Mesh opening | 3/8 in |
| Lead sinkers | 1 lb per foot, real lead |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Fisher's Cast Net, 4-ft Pro, 3/8 in Mesh, Real Lead | Color:Core 4-ft Pro | Suits:— |
| Best Fisher's Cast Net, 6 ft, 3/8 in Mesh, Real Lead | Color:Core 6-ft Pro | Suits:— |
| Fisher's Cast Net, 8-ft Pro, 3/8 in Mesh, Real Lead | Color:Core 8-ft Pro | Suits:— |
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