BasicGear Throw Cast Net
- Size: 48 inches
- Fishing Technique: Casting, Throw
- Material Type: Pure Lead Weights (0.75lb/ft)
- Shellmaterial: Nylon
Last refreshed Aug 4, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A 4 foot radius, 3/8 inch mesh cast net with lead weighting, built for gathering bait rather than landing hooked fish despite how the category is labeled.
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ASIN: B096MD4QP4Model: BSCGRNTL3104Category: Fishing Nets
Overview
Despite the category listing, the spec sheet describes a cast net rather than a landing net. It has a 4 foot radius with 3/8 inch mesh and lead weights set at 0.75 pounds per radius foot, thrown by hand to trap bait or forage fish.
The weighting is given in pounds per radius foot rather than a single total, which is the standard way cast nets are specified since the total lead load scales with net size. At a 4 foot radius with 3/8 inch mesh, this leans toward catching smaller baitfish such as shad or shrimp rather than netting an already hooked fish.
- 4 foot radius cast net
- 3/8 inch mesh
- 0.75 lb lead weight per radius foot
- Black netting
Who it's for
Anglers who need to catch their own live bait, such as shad, mullet, or shrimp, by throwing a weighted net. Not a fit for someone who actually needs a handled landing net to scoop a hooked fish out of the water.
Pros and cons
- Lead weighting sinks the net quickly for bait catching
- 3/8 inch mesh suits typical baitfish sizes
- 4 foot radius is a manageable size to throw
- Listed under Fishing Nets but functions as a cast net, not a landing net
- Requires practice to throw a cast net effectively
Performance notes
Cast nets work by being thrown open in a circle so the lead weighted rim sinks around baitfish before the angler draws it closed. The 0.75 lb per radius foot weighting and 3/8 inch mesh set how fast it sinks and what size fish it holds.
Specifications
| Brand | BasicGear |
|---|---|
| Model | BSCGRNTL3104 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | 48 inches |
| Display Size | 48 inches |
| Maximum Weight Recommendation | 799.99 pounds |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Pure Lead Weights (0.75lb/ft) |
| Shellmaterial | Nylon |
| Inner Material | Nylon |
| Handle Material | Neoprene |
| Grip Material | Rubber |
| Color | Black |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Cast Net, Instructions, Repair Kit, Utility Box |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer |
| Other details | |
| Fishing Technique | Casting, Throw |
| Shape | Round |
| Product Style | Pure Lead |
| Sport Type | Fishing |
| Other Special Features Of The Product | 0.75 LB Per Radius Ft |
| Item Type Name | Fishing Net |
Closest rivals on specs
QualyQualy Umbrella Minnow Trap Net- Size 48 vs 35.4 inches (+36%)
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Frequently asked questions
Is this a landing net or a cast net?
The specs describe a cast net thrown by hand with lead weights, not a handled landing net, even though it is filed under Fishing Nets.
What size mesh does this net use?
It uses 3/8 inch mesh.
How much lead does the net carry?
The weighting is 0.75 pounds per radius foot, which on a 4 foot radius net adds up to roughly 3 pounds of lead.