Easy Throw Frisbee Cast Net for Bait | 4ft-6ft Radius with 3/8 or 1/4 inch Mesh | Lead, Zinc, Protective Shell Iron | Professional Grade and Upgraded Material | Throw Style

Nothing wrong with this net at all. Everything appears to be good quality but keep in mind this ring is an easy throw ring and more or less for beginners. I did not realize that and am experienced in throwing nets and don't need the ring. So if you try and throw it normally the ring will smack your hand pretty hard and it doesn't feel to good. You have to hold the ring when throwing this style which is different from how you would normally cast. Once I realized that I tried and for that purpose it does great, no complaints. This is a great choice for someone new to throwing. Just keep that in mind.

I purchased this 1/4” net specifically for the small bait near shore early in the summer.Threw it today and gill netted nearly all my baits which killed them.Got a tape measure and it’s more like a 1/2” or 3/8”+ size net. What gives guys??

It is not the easy throw ring

need I say more

The media could not be loaded.  I ordered this Basic Gear cast net when I saw that it featured the "easy throw" aluminum ring. I already own a standard cast net (8' radius) that I have been using for 20+ years in Baja, Mexico to catch sardina and mullet for live bait (with plenty of success). I was hoping this would give me an easier and more effective style of casting the net. I purposely ordered the largest size offered (6' radius) with the 3/8" mesh (so I don't end up gilling/killing my bait). Upon arrival I saw that there was no set of instructions included. I subsequently watched several YT videos which explained the throwing method. I saw that it can generally be done one-handed but it can help to hold some of the lead line in your (otherwise) free hand during the throw. I did see that all the online videos featured people throwing a 4' radius net (that should have been a clue, I suppose). I went to a local park to practice and I immediately noted that I had to hold my throwing arm well above head height (I'm 6'1" tall) during the initial part of the throw. I tried several one handed throws that did not yield a good circle or expansion (relative to the radius of the net). I then shifted to the two handed method which improved both my circle and the expansion (which still could have been better). I attached a video of the two handed throwing method and my results. At the end of the video I just pulled the lead line out in a circle on the grass to demonstrate what, in my mind, a good expansion should look like. I can say that, without a doubt, this net would not work for me in Mexico. I tend to be wading in water 2'-3' deep while I am stalking the sardina/mullet. I cannot hold the lead line of the net clear of the water while wading any deeper than 6". Practically speaking, using an "easy throw" style net with a 6' radius is only possible from the shore or a boat deck (unless you are Shaq). And note, on the boat deck the gunnels of the boat would have to be level with the top of the deck. Admittedly, a 4' radius "easy throw" style net would theoretically work while wading or standing in a boat, but that would be a small "footprint" when I am used to using an 8' radius net. A few other observations. The net seems to have an otherwise nice construction. The hand line is very long with a comfortable neoprene sleeve to go around my wrist. The lead weights are properly spaced and there is an appropriate amount of weight for a 6' radius net. There are 12 brail lines which generally keep the net edge from gapping too much on the retrieve. The provided bag is fine for storage AFTER the net is dry. If you put the net away in the bag while it is still wet it is going to mold/mildew since there is no drainage mesh sewn into the bottom of the bag. So my 3 star rating is specific to the 6' radius net I ordered. I have no doubt a 4' radius net would be more practical and work better, but that's not what I'm reviewing.

I used mostly 6 feet regular casting nets to catch blue crabs and shrimps during tide changes back in Puerto Rico. And it was not as easy as this one, but you could get better spreads with practice. However, this is a little easier to throw, but harder to get full spread.At $35.99 and a current 20% discount, this is quite a deal considering I have spent $50 plus in other six footers before.

This is a great quality cast net. It is very easy to throw. I would recommend it.

Had zero experience with a cast net. Grabbed this one and after a few tries boom! Super easy-to-use and ready to go. Great for catching minnows and shad