New: Chain Gang series

Chain Gang chain-bottom cast nets

A solid lead chain where the ball weights used to be. We built it from the ground up and spent a couple of years dialing it in, and the performance has blown us away. Coming November 2026, in 8, 10 and 12 ft, backed by our half-price replacement warranty.

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  • Pops wide open with barely any force
  • Closes fast and tight: no daylight
  • Extremely hard to tangle
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Ball weights vs. a chain bottom

Most cast nets carry their lead as separate weights spaced along the leadline. The Chain Gang carries it as one continuous lead chain.

Ball-weighted cast net leadline with gaps between the lead weights Traditional

Ball-weighted leadline

The lead is spaced out in separate weights.

On the bottom, the leadline lifts between weights, leaving gaps where bait can slip out.

More separate pieces to catch in the mesh.

Chain Gang cast net with a continuous lead chain bottom Chain Gang

Chain-bottom leadline

One continuous lead chain, all the way around.

Lies flat on the bottom with no gaps, so less bait escapes.

Closes fast and extremely tight with little effort.

Extremely hard to tangle.

See it on the water

Capt. Justin Moore throwing the Chain Gang net

One throw, start to finish: the chain bottom opens wide, gets down, and comes back up loaded with bait.

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Capt. Justin Moore, who throws the Dropout Chain Gang chain-bottom cast net, holding a redfish on his boat

Captain tested

Captain tested in deep water and strong current

β€œThe Chain Gang Series net is a great panel and chain design. It stays open while it sinks, whether you're in deep water or fast-moving current. This net throws with ease, lays flat and sinks fast to the bottom. The bait lays in the pocket of the net very well, which also helps with clearing the net.”

Capt. Justin Moore

Skiff loaded with mullet after a morning of cast netting

A chain-bottom cast net built for deep water and fast-moving current

A cast net that folds up on the way down closes before it ever reaches the bait. The Chain Gang's panel design and continuous lead chain keep it open the whole way down, so it covers the bottom in deep water and on a hard-running tide.

Once it's down, it lays flat with no gaps between weights, so bait can't slip out underneath. The bait settles into the pocket of the net, which makes clearing the net faster when you dump it in the livewell.

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Why it catches more bait

  • Effortless spread

    It pops wide open with barely any force. We can't get over how good these feel in the hands.

  • Insane closure

    It closes fast and extremely tight with little effort. Our traditional nets already close tight, but the chain bottom doesn't even let daylight through.

  • No gaps on the bottom

    With no gaps between weights, the leadline seals along the bottom, so less bait gets out from under the net.

  • Gets down in current

    It gets down fast, even in strong moving current, without getting carried away from where your bait is.

  • Hard to tangle

    It's extremely hard to tangle, so you can load and throw faster and fill the bait tank quicker in the morning.

  • Flat-out fun to throw

    If you know us, you know we don't do gimmicks when it comes to cast nets. This chain bottom has been an absolute beast for catching bait.
Chain Gang lead line next to a ball-weighted lead line

Side by side

The Chain Gang's chain bottom (inside) next to a traditional ball leadline (outside). Look at the gaps between the balls: that's where bait gets out when the net is on the bottom.

The lineup

8 ft chain bottom, 1/4" mesh, 1.1 lb/ft: $195

10 ft chain bottom, 1/4" mesh, 1.4 lb/ft: $240

12 ft chain bottom, 1/4" mesh, 1.4 lb/ft: $265

Coming November 2026, and covered by our half-price replacement warranty like every Dropout net. 3/8" mesh models are on the way too.

See the Chain Gang product page or call 813-481-0349 with questions.

Chain Gang questions

When can I buy a Chain Gang net?

They're coming in November 2026. Sign up above and we'll email you as soon as they're in stock.

What sizes and prices will there be?

8 ft ($195, 1.1 lb/ft of lead), 10 ft ($240) and 12 ft ($265, both 1.4 lb/ft), all with 1/4" mesh. 3/8" mesh models are on the way too.

Is the Chain Gang covered by the warranty?

Yes. Like every Dropout net, if it fails for any reason you get a new one at half price, for life.

Does the Chain Gang work in deep water and strong current?

Yes. Its panel design and continuous lead chain keep the net open while it sinks, so it still covers the bottom in deep water or fast-moving current. Capt. Justin Moore says it throws with ease, lays flat and sinks fast to the bottom.

How is a chain bottom different from a regular cast net?

A regular net carries its lead as separate weights spaced along the leadline. The Chain Gang uses one continuous lead chain, so it opens with less effort, closes fast and tight, is very hard to tangle, and lies flat on the bottom with no gaps for bait to slip through.