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

Dave Roberts : excellent quality, HUGE

very heavy. excellent quality, HUGE. catches lots of shad, but dont buy if you're a scrawny little guy.

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!

Dave : A good net which I would buy again

After a few practices tosses I was opening a nice circle. The first time out I caught a good catch of finger mullet and had bait all day.

The net appears to be well made and easy to handle, store and I expect it will last a long time. I especially like that it shipped in a bucket in place of a small plastic box; good price and good quality. I would buy it again.

Rita Magathan : Five Stars

Husband loves this. It was what he was looking for.

Zeke : Good net, but 1st net was damaged

Delivered on time, but net had a 10 inch cut in it. Returned net and received new net in satisfactory condition.

Dave Roberts : excellent quality, HUGE

very heavy. excellent quality, HUGE. catches lots of shad, but dont buy if you're a scrawny little guy.

John L : great cast net

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

Amazon Customer : Good

Excelent

Jack Harrington : Cast nets

Good product. I use it to catch bait fish

James : Good weight for fast sinking

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

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.

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.

TMK : Love it!

Great product!!

James : Good weight for fast sinking

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

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.

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).

GWH : Great product

Great cast net for my application catching herring. Soft easy to throw sinks fast

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.

Bobby L. Todd : Five Stars

Worth the price

gsgolfnut : Quality

For me, It was a long learning curve, but now have mastered the throwing of it and works well, always catch bait. Use chum, it makes it even more effective. This is a good quality net. Far exceeds a cheap net from a big box store. 7' or 8' net is best in MY opinion. Thank You

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.

TMK : Love it!

Great product!!

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!

Marianne Blazowich : BUYER BEWARE BAIT BUSTER CAST NETS HAVE NO WARRANTY ONCE IT HITS THE WATER CHECK IT OUT BEFORE YOU BUY 1 I GOT TAKEN

BUYER BEWARE BAIT BUSTERS HAS NO WARRANTY ONCE IT HITS THE WATER''' THEY DON'T POST IT ON THE AMAZON OR E BAY LISTINGS.I HAVE BOUGHT MANY BAIT BUSTERS IN THE PAST THEY USE TO BE MADE IN FL WHERE I LIVE . THE NEW ONE I BOUGHT STARTED COMING APART AT THE CIRCLE AT THE TOP OF THE NET WERE THE NET IS FACTROY PRESSED TOGETHER AFTER 4 OR 5 CASTS IN TAMPA BAY THE NETTING WAS PULLING OUT OF THE CIRCLE WHEN I CONTACTED THEM THROUGH AMAZON I WAS TOLD WERE THE NET IS PULLING OUT OF THE CIRCLE IS THERE NEW DESIGN. AND THERE IS NO WARRANTY ON THE NET ONCE HITS THE WATER .. REALLY CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT A 8 FOOT 150.00 NET NO WARRANTY ONCE IT HITS THE WATER I THOUGHT THEY WERE JOKING... REALLY WOW .. NO THEY WOULD NOT TAKE IT BACK .. ALSO THERE NETS ARE NO LONGER MADE IN FLORIDA . YEA YOU GUESSED IT NOW MADE IN CHINA AND WHAT A PIECE OF CRAP THE NET I BOUGHT IS A BAIT BUSTER 8 FOOT NET 3/8 MESH IN CAST IN TAMPA BAY IN 15 FOOT OF WATER THE ROPE IS WAY TO SHORT YOU RUN OUT OF ROPE BEFORE IT HITS THE BOTTOM . SINCE THEY DIDN'T TAKE IT BACK I HAD TO ADD MORE ROPE SO I COULD USE IT A FEW MORE TIMES BEFORE I THROW IT IN THE TRASH WHAT A SHAME THEY HAD A WONDERFUL PRODUCT I BOUGHT MANY . BUT NO MORE. IF I KNEW THERE WAS NO WARRENTY ONCE IT HIT THE WATER THEY COULD KEEP 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

pedro : Great quality

Nice net great quality sinks fast

yanlin wu : good

nice net

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).

James : Good weight for fast sinking

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

Tony : Just right

Not extremely heavy, but sinks quick. 6’ is too small and 8’ is too cumbersome for ME. I can throw all of them well, but I am NOT an expert. I’m 5’7” and the 7’ net is the right size for me. ALL cast nets WILL tear if you get it stuck on rocks, pilings, etc., so be careful where you throw and I’m sure it will last you a long time.

Kevin Edwards : Quality, quality, quality

Don’t waste your money on another brand. As good as it gets.! Just buy it allready

Rita Magathan : Five Stars

Husband loves this. It was what he 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.

cyntra sylvester : Five Stars

love it

leif : Great Net Good Quality lays straight Catches

Great Net
Good Quality
lays straight
Catches bait

Amazon Customer : Great cast net!

Got the 10’ net and I love it. First time buying a bait buster net. Be aware that this is a heavy net which is great because it sinks like a rock and will get you the bait, but you won’t be throwing this all day that’s for sure.

The net seems to be well made with ball style lead and good quality lines. I believe it will last a long time with proper care. I love the bucket and how they write on it, gives it a custom feel.

I will update as time goes by.

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.

Gregory Peavy : Sinks fast catches bait

Good quality net

Amazon Customer : Great cast net.

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

peter s. : Great quality

Very satisfied with this cast net

J B : NOT AS ADVERTISED, BUYER BEWARE

Amazon Customer : Well made net

This is my 4th bait buster net. All well made. Before I found these I used to buy custom. These are similar quality without the custom price and without waiting for him to make it.

J B : NOT AS ADVERTISED, BUYER BEWARE

Jimmy415 : Great net!!

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

Marcis : El tamaño perfecto

Perfecta

Fadi : very strong and very durable.

one of the best net I ever used. very strong and very durable. my only comment is that I wish they have one lighter with 3/4 pounds. the only one they have is 1.5 pounds which is kinda heavy for me. I use it for mullet in shallow water so no need for me for a heavy net.

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