Bait Buster Professional Grade Cast Net 3/8" Sq. Mesh review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Size	5 FT. RADIUS
Color	Green
Material	Monofilament
Brand	Bait Buster

product features

0.28mm Monofilament Net Material
3/4" Stretched Mesh (3/8" Square Mesh)
100 LB Test Braille Lines, 25 FT of Poly Braided Hand Line
Heavy 1.50 LB of Real Lead Per Radius Foot
Superior Craftsmanship

product description

The Bait Buster 3/8" sq. mesh cast net features superior build quality and heavy 1.5 lb of real lead per foot. It will sink fast and result in maximum catch.

product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.8 x 10.4 x 9.4 inches; 10.45 Pounds
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 17, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Lee Fisher International, Inc.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00DGVJ8Q2

important information

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Questions about Bait Buster Professional Grade Cast Net 3/8" Sq. Mesh

Is this net double selvage?

Answer: No , its mass produced chineese made net . If you buy one once you replace all the blail lines with equal lengths and trim your knots it will throw like a hundred dollar net .the company was not supportive of there product and never returned any emails.will be my last purchase from them ,there are many bets on market with same quality for a fraction of bait buster price .

So if i get the 12ft net its 24ft fron side to side when opened up

Answer: Yes, don't make the mistake I made in ordering the wrong size ! Haha. Enjoy! Great net! Example 7ft r *2=14 net opening

Answer: That's correct! 12' radius/ 24' diameter when opened.

how much will a 7foot net weigh? If it do the math right at 1.5 pounds per radius foot that’s 21 pounds. Can anyone confirm this?

Answer: it should be 10.5 lbs ( 7 x 1.5=10.5) , the radius foot is 7 ft .

Answer: Good question as I never thought about weight other then more lead is better. It really is as simple as multiplying 7ft X 1.5 lb/ft = 10.5. My 6 ft version is around 10 lbs but seems heavier after the 7th cast LOL. These are my favorite cast nets since the premium Florida hand made cast nets have been gone for 20 years. It is heavier than you think, but the results are at least 2 or 3 times more bait. My current net is 3 years old and only a few oyster related holes.

Does this net have the"dragon head swivel"?

Answer: Yes

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Is this an American made product?

Answer: No, these nets are made in Taiwan.

Answer: They are all hand made. Very good net

Does the 10ft 3/8" net come with a conventional horn swivel?

Answer: No, it comes only with dragon head swivel. We can custom made conventional swivel for extra $30.00

Anyone order a 12' 3/8"? Wondering if it has round weights? Also wondering if it has a dragon head swivel? Thanks.

I chose the 8' net. it's showing the round bb type weights. is this what comes on it or are they the long pencil type weights?

Answer: The weights on my 9-footer are round. It's a heavy net that sinks fast. You'll like it if you can throw it. It can be a workout.

Answer: This net has round lead weights.

Answer: They are not round BB type. They are the long pencil weights.

Answer: The weights are as shown in the photo...I call them "egg shape" They are not long pencil type.

Answer: Round like a gum ball! Drops fast more baitfish!! Tight lines

is a 6' net actually 12' wide

Answer: A 6' foot net is 6' total width across , a 12' foot net is 12' total width across. Hope this helps!

Answer: Well, it supposed to be with a 6' radius. Remember that it will only be 12' laid out flat on the floor. Unless you are an expert at throwing a net, you will not have a 12' circle hit the water.

Answer: If you are an expert net caster you may be able to get it spread 12' but ameteurs like me it would be about 8'.

Answer: Yes. All nets are described by the radius. But actual diameter(full width open) is twice that number.

Answer: Yes

How much does it weight?

Answer: 1.50 pounds per radius ft.

Does the 7ft net have round weights?

Answer: Oval, just buy a cheap one you will get the same quality

Answer: Yes

Answer: Yes it does!

Answer: Yes

Color blanco

Is there any sort of warranty on the net

Answer: It is backed with manufacturer warranty to be free from defect. It is important to inspect your net and test throw it in a lawn or drive way. Warranty is voided once you throw it in water since it can get caught or any number of things that can cause damage to the net. If you spot a defect call the manufacturer in the warranty card included to arrange an exchange.

Answer: Not if it has been in the water.

Can seller or amazon rep please confirm that this net does not have warranty? pretty expensive net not too.

Answer: I don't know if it has a warranty or not. 99.9% of the time it is user error that causes damage to the net. Excellent net one of the best I've owned. My question is why do you need a warranty.

How can I take the horn apart to fix the line?

Answer: The blue part unscrews from the bottom white part.

How is this different from other Betts Old Salt?

Answer: The main variation to look for in a cast net is whether or not it is a "panel net".....meaning the net consists of several "panels"...like a slice of pizza out of a round circle. Each panel is woven together to form the circle. This design cost more, but makes the net much easier to throw and to open up. Some of the lesser expensive nets are just woven as one big circle. They tend to be more ridged and harder to throw. I have used both kinds and find the panel style nets are much easier to use and they store much easier as well. Hope this helps.

Product reviews of Bait Buster Professional Grade Cast Net 3/8" Sq. Mesh

Richard Adams Sr : Well made net.

Throws well, well made, good value between the cheap nets and more expensive.

Charlie and Becky : Five Stars

This is a great product definitely the quality I was looking for

J B : NOT AS ADVERTISED, BUYER BEWARE

#1. NOT AS ADVERTISED. Would NOT fully open, because of weight and the lead weights were NOT as advertised, shown in picture / advertisement. Weights were / should have been ROUND and NOT barrel shaped, long. I took this out of the bucket and ATTEMPTED to throw it in my back yard, in the grass. Only opened up halfway, the shape of the barrel weights created a mess / entanglement. I have 3 other different length cast nets, have NO problem throwing them and opening up fully. This net is for a body builder / power lifter. NOT the handicapped OR weekend fisherman. SHOULD NOT have to pay for RETURN shipping SINCE company sent WRONG ITEM / NOT ADVERTISED ITEM.

Amazon Customer : Three Stars

Too big, and too heavy.

Fisherman42 : Good, heavy net.

Good, high-quality cast net. But it's heavy. If I have to throw it more than four or five times per outing, I get a little more workout than I really want.

Robert Johnston : Great net, bad brails on the horn.

Great net. After throwing the net twenty times, two of the brail mono came undone at the horn. They did not break or cut, they came out of the horn.
I'm in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, so a return is difficult as I like to use the net every week. Any condolence or a new net would be greatly appreciated. If you need pictures, I took some.

R&Mac : Five Stars

Great bait net.

R&Mac : Five Stars

Great bait net.

michelle savoy : Five Stars

Great

C Hamilton : Very heavy but well made

Product is very well made, we got the 10ft model and was pleasantly surprised by the craftsmanship. 4 stars because of the weight.... it's very heavy and tough throw because of this.

Scott B. : Best net I have ever used

I've had my 7 foot Bait Buster Pro for almost 2 years now. Except for 1 hole that was my fault, its held up very very well. I am a catfish and white bass/hybrid/striper guide in North Texas and shad are a necessity. In the warm weather months I use it to catch shad at the surface in 20+ feet of water and in the winter I use it to get big gizzard shad for catfish bait. Either way, the 1 1/2 pounds of weight is just enough to make it fall fast and maximize your time on the water and not catching bait. It is a heavy net and will wear you out fast if you don't get on bait easily. I use livescope to find the school and watch the net fall over them and then I yank it and pull them in. The net is very well made. I saw a complaint about the collar at the top of the net but I honestly have had 0 issues with mine in the 2 years I have owned it. And I spend a lot of time on the water being a guide, I have tried many many nets and this is the best of the best. I do soak my new net in a bucket with some warm water and fabric softener overnight for that 1st time you take it out of the bucket. Makes the net softer and easier to throw. Buy it once and accept that you pay more for quality. BTW, the bucket it comes in is legit too.

cheesypoof : Quality net but make sure you get the weight and diameter that fits your use

This is clearly a 5-star cast net in quality, but unfortunately is not the right net for me. It was evident when I pulled this one out of the bucket it comes in, that the quality is superior to all of the other cast nets I have owned. On the other hand, I will probably will not use it any more because for my purposes I need a lighter net. This net is very heavily weighted making it perfect if your intent is to catch fast moving bait-fish in deep clear water for offshore fishing which requires a fast sinking net. If like me, your intent is to catch shrimp in murky shallow water and you need to be able to throw it for hours, this is not the net for you because it will wear you out. Make sure to look at the amount of weight and not just the diameter when you purchase a net.

Bradley & Crystal Rodriguez : Made cheap

I own 3 of these 2 12s and a 10 my 12 the rope ripped off the horn bringing in a load of fish the other have multiple tears I couldn’t tell you what from. This net isn’t for constant hard use

Phillip Riggins : Five Stars

Great net

Jimmy lirot : It’s heavy but worth it

Love this cast net.

andrew mcatee : I havent had a reason as of yet to use the easy repair feature of the brail lines via the dragon ...

This bait buster net is as close to a custom hand made net as you can buy without spending twice the money.
Throws well and sinks fast. I havent had a reason as of yet to use the easy repair feature of the brail lines via the
dragon head but have inspected the procedure and it looks simple and quick. Not that i'd attept it while out boating.
I'd wait to return home and have a beer while conquring this task. I anticipated a round sinker on the weight line
however it came with elongated sinkers that don't sink as fast as egg shaped sinkers. also there are so many weights
for faster sinking and they are elongated that there is very little room for mouthing the weight line, my prefered method
of casting the net.
None the less a very nice net for the money. I would by again with only one question. is there a version of this net with
egg shaped sinkers? I do belive there is such a bait buster 3/8"net. Good luck and happy fishing lifes to short.

galina : Goid for price

Goid , but so heavy to use.

Sharon Schnitzler : Great Cast Nets

This cast net was an unexpected A plus for the hubby. He tells me it opens and drops like a real cast net is suppose to . He likes the barrel feature for repairs down the road as anybody that uses one of these will like as they get caught on rocks and stuff sometimes and the design makes it easy to repair on your own without much effort.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Yes it did,thanks.

Samuel Rodriguez : Durable and effective

Best bait cast net I ever have. It’s heavy on 10’. That makes it sink fast. I been using this for 3 years

Joe : Good net

Check your local laws and make sure you note radius vs. diameter when buying a net. Really like these nets, I have a few of them partly because my state law indicates the max net size in diameter and the nets are sold in radius size. If you regularly buy bait a good cast net will pay for itself in no time. I know mine has! It's worth the money to get a good one that will last and work properly. Recommend!

eddie coker : Good net

Good net for the money

Daniel : Awesome net. Very good workmanship.

Great shrimp and bait getter.

TMK : Love it!

Great product!!

Sharon Schnitzler : Great Cast Nets

Jimmy415 : Great net!!

Great quality just make sure your you know your throwing a heavy net than your usual net!!

Anton Krajicek : High quality and heavy

Beautiful net, I have not had it on the water yet, as it is much heavier than the net I am used to. so I need more practice getting it to pancake.

James : Good weight for fast sinking

Good product if your looking to catch bait bigger than three inches go with larger mesh

Amazon Customer : Good

Excelent

Amazon Customer : Great net very good quality

This will be the only net I use now

michael marquis : Five Stars

Opens up awesome ! Sinks fast

Scott : Really nice net. It's a little on the heavy side ...

Really nice net. It's a little on the heavy side but works flawlessly and u want that weight to allow the net to sink quickly and catch that bait! When I received my order it was missing the dvd that was advertised with the purchase. The company sent me one within 24h of my request. Great customer service. If I ever need another net, they have my business. Thanks!

robert slaughter : Five Stars

Works great

Issau Pierson : faster sinking!!

This castnet is way better than the ones bought at walmart, for the simple fact you can repair it on the spot w/ the dragon head swivel allowing you to fix a line right on the spot by replacing the line. Also, the placement of the weights make the net sink faster and are tied right to the net unlike other brands that can cause uneven casts, making your net not open correctly.I know right from day one that this cast net will catch more bait and last longer than others due to the higher quality. Yeah, I pay more but, I know the quality is there. I recommend to anyone looking for a bait net, to spend the extra dough, to get the quality they deserve and come to expect with a net like this.

Amazon Customer : Great cast net.

Well made. Best cast net I've ever had.

Amazon Customer : Five Stars

Great net shipped fast , I'll buy another

Michael G. : Disappointed with quality.

After examining net found hand line to be frayed in a couple of places. Called company and they told me to cut off or burn fray areas. Also some of the thread holding the weighted line started becoming unraveling after making a few cast. I did not expect the poor quality. I do not recommend.

Michael G. : Disappointed with quality.

Pittcounty : Well made and easy to throw.

Very well made net. The "panel design" is far easier to throw than the cheaper nets. Highly recommended. I'd buy it again.

Carlos Cano : Good net

Works well and delivered sooner than expected.

James : Good weight for fast sinking

Good product if your looking to catch bait bigger than three inches go with larger mesh

Joe : Good net

John L : great cast net

one cast is all it takes: Heavy, sinks fast. great cast net.

cody davis : Bait Buster Cast Net

I have used this net once already it came in a nice bucket. It throws and spreads well. The weight is a lot heavier then any other nets I have used before so it will wear you out pretty fast. Well it did me anyways. Happy with this product.

Tosha S. : First Use Got A Hole

The first time I used it, I got a hole in it. Thought it would be tougher. Three stars for the cool bucket it comes with. Perfect to store it in & way better than the boxes the nets from the big box stores come in.

Melissa Morales : Five Stars

Best cast net I have owned. Very strong material, only negative is that it is slightly heavy

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