1/4" Mesh 8' Radius Cast Net

AllAboutTheBait/LiveBaitMatters Custom Cast Nets.  Specializing in cast nets designed for the Florida Keys.  Ships from Marathon Key and Key West. 3/16" Mesh cast nets are for targeting 1" and larger baits, ie Glass Minnows, Majua, Small Pilchards.  The smaller mesh also protects against "Christmas Treeing" your net by gilling a bunch of undersized baits that require a lot of time to clear.  The smaller mesh also creates a softer closing which protects the scales by slowing draining of water around the baits when pulling in the net.  Less scale removal means healthier baits.  Smaller mesh nets will still catch larger bait but just have a slower descent. 1/4" Mesh cast nets are for targeting 2" and larger baits, ie Majua, Pilchards.  The smaller mesh also protects against "Christmas Treeing" your net by gilling a bunch of undersized baits that require a lot of time to clear.  Smaller mesh nets will still catch larger bait but just have a slower descent.  1/4" mesh is the best middle of