Hurricane Cast Net, 5 ft Radius, 1 lb Lead Per Foot

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Item weight: 5.51 Pounds
Product dimensions: 8.9 x 6.5 x 5.2 inches

Quick take

Five-foot cast net with lead weights sinks quickly to catch live bait in shallow water.

This is a round Hurricane cast net with a 5-foot radius and a fine 3/8-inch mesh, made for throwing by hand to catch live bait. The body is 600D Oxford cloth with a plastic handle, and the whole net weighs about 5.5 pounds. It suits anglers who want to gather their own baitfish before heading out to fish.

Best for

Catching live shad and mullet for larger game fish
Saltwater flats and shallow freshwater areas
Anglers experienced with casting nets

Skip if

You're new to cast nets and need to learn
You fish deep water where large nets are impractical

Strengths

Five-foot radius covers adequate area for efficient bait catching
Heavy lead line sinks quickly and keeps net open on bottom
600D oxford cloth and nylon construction resists abrasion
Mesh size of 0.38 in captures baitfish while releasing juveniles

Trade-offs

Five-foot net weighs 5.5 pounds making repeated casting tiring
Plastic handle can crack in cold weather
Casting net technique takes practice to master efficiently

Fishing fit

Water: Freshwater
Saltwater
Techniques: Live bait
Skill level: Intermediate

Specifications

Specifications
Type	cast net
Radius	5 ft
Mesh opening	0.38 in
Lead weight	1 lb per radius foot
Material	600D oxford cloth and nylon mesh
Handle	Plastic
Total weight	5.51 lbs

Updated 17 October 2026