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Calamus · Cast Nets
PopularCalamus Baitfish Cast Net, 4 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh
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Color: Zinc Iron, 3/8" Mesh
- Zinc Iron, 3/8" Mesh
- Protected Weights, 3/8" Mesh
Size: 4ft Radius
- Item weight
- 1.88 kg
Quick take
A 4 ft radius cast net with 3/8 in mesh for capturing baitfish and shrimp in freshwater or saltwater.
This Calamus baitfish cast net has a 4 ft radius and a 3/8 inch nylon monofilament mesh, with zinc-plated steel sinkers along the lead line. A six-hole sectioned horn keeps the net from tangling as it opens, and a 33 foot braided hand line with a neoprene wrist strap gives you control on the throw. It works in freshwater and saltwater and comes with a mesh storage bag, a bucket and a repair kit, which suits anglers who catch their own live bait.
Best for
- Catching baitfish in shallow flats
- Collecting shiners or shrimp for live bait
- Kayak fishing where live bait access is limited
Skip if
- You need a larger net for mass bait collection
- You prefer a seine or dip net
Strengths
- 3/8 in mesh catches small baitfish efficiently
- Heavy sinker line ensures fast sinking
- Sectioned horn reduces tangles and knots
Trade-offs
- Requires practice to throw smoothly
- 4 ft radius limits coverage to small areas
- Zinc-plated sinkers corrode quickly in saltwater
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | cast net |
|---|---|
| Radius | 4 ft |
| Mesh | 3/8 in openings |
| Sinker line | 0.72 to 0.78 lbs per ft |
| Hand line | 33 ft braided nylon |
| Horn | 6-hole sectioned tangle-free |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Calamus Baitfish Cast Net, 3 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh | Color:Protected Weights, 3/8" Mesh | Suits:— |
| Calamus Baitfish Cast Net, 4 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh | Color:Protected Weights, 3/8" Mesh | Suits:— |
| Calamus Baitfish Cast Net, 5 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh | Color:Protected Weights, 3/8" Mesh | Suits:— |
| Calamus Baitfish Cast Net, 6 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh | Color:Protected Weights, 3/8" Mesh | Suits:— |
| Calamus Baitfish Cast Net, 4 ft Radius, 3/8 in Mesh | Color:Zinc Iron, 3/8" Mesh | Suits:— |
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