Cast Net

Saltwater Inshore Discussion
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I am sure this has been asked many times but…
I am looking for a saltwater cast net 3/8" mesh 7 to 8 ft.
Any suggestions on one that will not break the bank?

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/American-Saltwater-Fishing-Cast-Net-4-6-8-10-12ft-Radius-3-8inch-Mesh.

This looks decent. Was thinking about getting one of these myself

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The link wouldn’t work for me but I searched on ebay & think I found it. I didn’t see how much weight per foot it has & from what I have seen for saltwater it is best to use one with 1.5# / ft.
Can anyone confirm 1# / ft will work fine or best to stick with 1.5# / ft?

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I keep 2 nets on that boat 6ft&8ft. The 6-foot net is 1lb
The 8ft is is a pound and a half. They both sink just fine. Not a big fan of Bass pro shop. But that’s usually where I get my nets. Get the gear guard. if you tear it up that will replace it. Go with the lead not the steel.

I am fragile. Not like a flower. But like a bomb.
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For the money, I like fitec cast nets. I use them to shrimp with in the fall and they are very good quality. Looks like a fitec 8’ 3/8" super spreader is 50-60 bucks. Try to get it with the japanese monofilament which is not so “fluffy”. They are located in Memphis TN and are very helpful with special orders etc.

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Thanks guys, I will check those out.

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Barracuda makes solid cast nets.

I personally think it’s worth spending a little extra money on a quality net, and I have two Black Pearl nets 8’ and 12’

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I agree with BLP2020. Fitec makes a really nice net. Go to https://castnets.com/shop and check out their clearance page. I bought a net from there a couple years ago at about 1/2 price of their new ones and this net had only been used as a show display.

BadBob

Polar 1910 BB 150 Johnson
“Convict Hunter”

If you ain’t the lead dog then the scenery never changes

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Badbob is giving solid advice here. Strong deals on clearance for a typical cast net.

Fishing Nerd

“No bar, no pinball machines, no bowling alleys, just pool… nothing else.”

…well, some fishing too!

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Anyone ever used one of those chain weighted cast nets?? I’m thinking they might be good for fall shrimping. Only problem is that they dont come in a suitable /legal shrimp mesh size.

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Bought a Betts Old Salt (5’ with 3/8 mesh) a few years ago and has held up well, would buy again. Check out Amazon Warehouse for deals, just be mindful of condition listed…https://smile.amazon.com/s?k=cast+net&i=warehouse-deals&ref=nb_sb_noss_2

Thanks for the heads up on Fitec Clearance, good option as well.