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
Q:
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 .
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
Does this net have the"dragon head swivel"?
Answer: Yes
Q:
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Q:
Is this an American made product?
Answer: No, these nets are made in Taiwan.
Answer: They are all hand made. Very good net
Q:
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
Q:
Anyone order a 12' 3/8"? Wondering if it has round weights? Also wondering if it has a dragon head swivel? Thanks.
Q:
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
Q:
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
Q:
How much does it weight?
Answer: 1.50 pounds per radius ft.
Q:
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
Q:
Color blanco
Q:
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.
Q:
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.
Q:
How can I take the horn apart to fix the line?
Answer: The blue part unscrews from the bottom white part.
Q:
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
J : Great quality!
Oh man this is a beauty. However, get a smaller size so you don't beat yourself to death throwing it. I have the 7' model (14' in diameter).
HWS : Opens great and has minimal tangles
Heavy but that is the key to catching bait. Opens great and has minimal tangles, my favorite 6' net since early 1980's.
Only complaint is the braile line cap. One braile line slipped out the first few casts. Had to take cap apart and re-thread, knot and super glue the braile line back in place. Minor problem comapred to overall performance.
Jonny : I love the idea but right after I ordered it I ...
I love the idea but right after I ordered it I found out its illegal in California. Had no issues with the return!
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.
TMK : Love it!
Great product!!
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.
John L : great cast net
one cast is all it takes: Heavy, sinks fast. great cast net.
Tyler Furrow : Great net
Works like a champ. Couldn’t be happier.
Larry Steinbrecher : Good net. Good value.
Good quality net.
Jonny : I love the idea but right after I ordered it I ...
I love the idea but right after I ordered it I found out its illegal in California. Had no issues with the return!
D. Robb : Already Damaged
Item was properly cast a few times and it is already damaged to where we'll need to buy a new net. It did not snag or get caught on anything. Was disappointed as this was a gift for my husband who's currently deployed and was in town for a couple weeks on leave.
cyntra sylvester : Five Stars
the best net ever
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
Amazon Customer : Great net very good quality
This will be the only net I use now
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.
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
Great net shipped fast , I'll buy another
Thomas G. : Lkve it!
Great cast net!
Tori : great net
I order this net, it was just what we wanted, except for one thing. It was too heavy for us to throw. We notified the co. & Amazon about this problem, in less that 3 days, we were able to exchange this net for the 6 ft net, which was perfect. We were treated very outstanding, by the co. & Amazon.. The co. is very easy to deal with & showed us every respect, in this exchange.. We are very happy with the 6ft net.
Charlie and Becky : Five Stars
This is a great product definitely the quality I was looking for
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.
cyntra sylvester : Five Stars
love it
Benjamin Sports : Good quality/ easy to throw
Great handmade net easy to throw and heavy enough for pogeys , I couldn't throw a 10fter so I got a 7 works for me
Bobby L. Todd : Five Stars
Worth the price
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.
yanlin wu : good
nice net
Wil : great net
very nice net and very easy to get full open with only a half turn throw. have been able to get menhaden in depth of 20 feet without a problem.
Benjamin Sports : Good quality/ easy to throw
Great handmade net easy to throw and heavy enough for pogeys , I couldn't throw a 10fter so I got a 7 works for me
HWS : Opens great and has minimal tangles
Heavy but that is the key to catching bait. Opens great and has minimal tangles, my favorite 6' net since early 1980's.
Only complaint is the braile line cap. One braile line slipped out the first few casts. Had to take cap apart and re-thread, knot and super glue the braile line back in place. Minor problem comapred to overall performance.
Surfer4Hire : Great for a Factory Cast Net
This is a great cast net for one that is factory produced. The monofilament is very soft. I soaked it in some fabric softener to soften up a bit more, but it's great as-is. The braille lines stay clear and the lead line is tied very well and strong. My net came as advertised with the round weights, and it's about 1.5lbs per foot. I purchased the 7' 3/8" mesh for all around baitfishing, and the 6 panel design opens nicely. I would recommend this cast net for anyone wanting something better than Bett's, but not pay the price for a custom net (which I own several of as well).
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.
Tori : great net
I order this net, it was just what we wanted, except for one thing. It was too heavy for us to throw. We notified the co. & Amazon about this problem, in less that 3 days, we were able to exchange this net for the 6 ft net, which was perfect. We were treated very outstanding, by the co. & Amazon.. The co. is very easy to deal with & showed us every respect, in this exchange.. We are very happy with the 6ft net.
Carlos Cano : Good net
Works well and delivered sooner than expected.
Tyler Furrow : Great net
Works like a champ. Couldn’t be happier.
Jack Harrington : Cast nets
Good product. I use it to catch bait fish
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
Great net shipped fast , I'll buy another
Tinkeringeek : Heavy Net!
Definitely a high quality product from the net material to the sewing and securement of the lead shots. It's a heavy net, much more than I had expected. It does require patience and "muscle ling" to handle it. I think I would do better with a 6-foot one rather than 7; I think it's would be more manageable. It come in a 3G bucket, which is very nice for transport to and from fishing site. Suggest that you practice on land before throwing this in water, of course unless you're professional at this. The advertisement said that there is a video that comes with it, but mine did not.
Update 6/4/2016 - I found that this net wasn't opening up as fully for me as I had hoped. I fish from a pier and throwing net from a pier is very different than throwing it from a deck of a boat. It turns out that 3/8" mesh net will sink very slowly and I have missed many opportunity to catch live bait. Hind sight is that I should have gone to 1/2" or 5/8" mesh, it will sink faster. During our last fishing outing, the net came off my wrist although I had secured it before throwing it... so short story, I no longer have this net. It's in the bottom of the pier somewhere... that's my clumsy fault and it's not of the net, but it would have been nice to have a better wrist wrap. The net is of high quality material and workmanship, and I just feel so bad it wasn't working for me! Now that I have lost it, I will be looking for another one with 1/2" or 5/8" mesh.
Surfer4Hire : Great for a Factory Cast Net
This is a great cast net for one that is factory produced. The monofilament is very soft. I soaked it in some fabric softener to soften up a bit more, but it's great as-is. The braille lines stay clear and the lead line is tied very well and strong. My net came as advertised with the round weights, and it's about 1.5lbs per foot. I purchased the 7' 3/8" mesh for all around baitfishing, and the 6 panel design opens nicely. I would recommend this cast net for anyone wanting something better than Bett's, but not pay the price for a custom net (which I own several of as well).
Cherie : I've improved my bait casting!
I was using a 4' net and missing all the bait because it didn't sink well. This one is perfect. It took me a few times to get used to the weight difference but now I catch shad like a pro. Good quality net, heavy weights, and the bucket is very convenient.
Phillip Riggins : Five Stars
Great net
Amazon Customer : Five Stars
Great net shipped fast , I'll buy another
D Hoover : good
GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD GOOD . It is Good, the worst part is having to tell you that in 19 words. Geezz it was good, sheww[...]
Tyler Furrow : Great net
Works like a champ. Couldn’t be happier.
Amazon Customer : Good
Excelent
Kevin Edwards : Quality, quality, quality
Don’t waste your money on another brand. As good as it gets.! Just buy it allready
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.
Thomas G. : Lkve it!
Great cast net!
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