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Dropout Cast Net: 3 to 14 ft Bait & Mullet Nets

Dropout Cast Net: 3 to 14 ft Bait & Mullet Nets

$185.00 USD
$185.00 USD
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Length
Mesh
Lead weight

About this net

8 ft · 1/4" · 1.2 lb/ft Easy to learn

This is a great net for small boats, beach goers, or someone wanting to learn to throw a net. The 1/4" holds greenbacks and threads, and at 1.2 lb/ft it gets down before the bait can get out. Figure 2–8 ft of water. On a beach with current running, the 3/8" in this size gets down better.

Catches
Greenbacks, threads
Where
Small boats and beaches
Water depth
2–8 ft of water
Thrower
Beginner
Coverage
Opens about 16 ft across (201 sq ft)
Total lead
About 9.6 lb (1.2 lb/ft × 8 ft)

Tear it on anything and your replacement is $92.50. How the warranty works

Not sure which net? Call 813-481-0349 or compare every net. Want to hold one first? 17 Florida bait shops carry Dropout.

HALF-PRICE REPLACEMENT • FOR LIFE • 50% OFF A NEW NET

Half-price replacement, for life.

Tear it on oysters, pilings or a prop? If your net fails for any reason, send us a photo and your receipt and get a new one at 50% off the current MSRP. How it works

Excludes 3 ft nets. Shipping not included.

A net built for every fisherman. A lot of time and thought went into the design and construction of these nets to give you a net you can rely on day after day. Every Dropout net is built with a one-of-one construction process, and we don't rush it.

Pick the length, mesh and lead weight for the bait you're after and the water you fish. The notes under the size you choose tell you exactly what that net is for, and the size guide compares every net we make.

Half-price replacement, for life

If your net fails for any reason, even if you get it hung up on rocks and it tears, send us a picture and proof of purchase and we'll send you a code for 50% off a new net. Covers every net except the 3 ft practice net; shipping isn't included.

What's in the box

Your net, in a 3-gallon bucket with a rope handle and lid.

Questions?

Call us at 813-481-0349 or email dropoutcastnets@gmail.com and tell us where you fish.

What's in the box

Your cast net, packed in a 3-gallon bucket with a rope handle and lid.

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Slow motion, off the bow on Tampa Bay.

Watch it open

Built to open every throw

A cast net is measured from the horn to the leadline, so a 10 ft opens into about a 20 ft circle on the water. Take the size you can still open when you're tired.

Read the size guide

Compare every net

Every length, mesh and lead weight we make. Choose a row to switch to that net.

Length Mesh Lead weightCatches Where ThrowerPrice
3 ft Youth & kayak 3/8" 0.75 lb/ft2.3 lb totalA few baits up close Kayaks, docks and shorelines Kids and kayak anglers$45.00No warranty Choose
6 ft 1/4" 1.0 lb/ft6 lb totalSmaller greenbacks, shrimp Docks and creeks Beginner$125.00 Sold out
6 ft 3/8" 1.0 lb/ft6 lb totalBigger greenbacks and threads Docks, seawalls and dock lights 2–6 ft of water Beginner$115.00 Choose
8 ft Easy to learn 1/4" 1.2 lb/ft9.6 lb totalGreenbacks, threads Small boats and beaches 2–8 ft of water Beginner$185.00 Choose
8 ft 3/8" 1.2 lb/ft9.6 lb totalGreenbacks, threads Beaches and bridges with moving water Beginner to intermediate$190.00 Choose
8 ft Mullet/pogey 1-1/4" 1.1 lb/ft8.8 lb totalMullet, pogies On foot: shorelines and creek mouths Any$190.00 Choose
10 ft 3/16" 1.4 lb/ft14 lb totalGlass minnows, fry Beaches and creeks, clean water Intermediate$215.00 Choose
10 ft 1/4" 1.1 lb/ft11 lb totalGreenbacks (whitebait) Shallow flats 2–8 ft of water Beginner$205.00 Choose
10 ft Captains' favorite 1/4" 1.4 lb/ft14 lb totalGreenbacks (whitebait), threads Flats, bars and bridges 2–15 ft of water Most throwers$210.00 Choose
10 ft 3/8" 1.4 lb/ft14 lb totalGreenbacks, threads Moving water: channels, bridges, passes Intermediate$210.00 Sold out
10 ft 3/8" 1.8 lb/ft18 lb totalGreenbacks, threads Hard current: channels, bridges, passes Experienced$215.00 Sold out
10 ft Mullet/pogey 1-1/4" 1.4 lb/ft14 lb totalMullet, pogies From the boat Intermediate$210.00 Choose
11 ft 1/4" 0.85 lb/ft9.4 lb totalGreenbacks (whitebait), threads Shallow flats Most throwers$190.00 Sold out
11 ft Deep water 1/2" 1.5 lb/ft16.5 lb totalBig threads Channel edges and deep bars on a hard tide Deep water, hard current Experienced$200.00 Choose
12 ft 1/4" 1.1 lb/ft13.2 lb totalGreenbacks (whitebait) Flats Experienced$225.00 Choose
12 ft 1/4" 1.6 lb/ft19.2 lb totalGreenbacks, threads Channel edges and deep bars 10–25 ft of water Experienced$245.00 Choose
12 ft Heavy hitter 3/8" 1.8 lb/ft21.6 lb totalGreenbacks, threads Hard current Experienced$240.00 Choose
14 ft 1/4" 1.4 lb/ft19.6 lb totalBig schools of threads and greenbacks From a boat with deck room Already opening a 12$265.00 Choose

Read the full cast net size guide

What makes a Dropout net

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  • What makes a Dropout net

    How we build them, from the horn to the leadline.

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Questions about our nets

What size cast net should I get?

Two things pick your size: what you can open every throw, and how much room you've got to work with. A 10 ft is where most people land. The 10 ft, 1/4" mesh, 1.4 lb/ft is the captains' favorite for 2–15 ft of water. A 6 or an 8 is for a dock, a seawall, the beach, or a skiff with a tight deck. Go to a 12 if you're throwing every morning and you've got the deck for it. Stuck between two sizes? Take the one you can still open when you're tired. The size guide covers every net.

What does the lifetime warranty cover?

Everything. If your net fails for any reason, even if you tear it on oysters, pilings or a prop, we'll get you a new net at 50% off the current MSRP. Email dropoutcastnets@gmail.com with your name, proof of purchase and a photo of the damaged net. It covers every net except the 3 ft youth/kayak net, and shipping isn't included. Warranty details.

How do the nets ship?

Every net comes in a 3-gallon bucket with a rope handle and lid, so you have somewhere to keep it on the boat.

Can I buy a net in a store?

Yes. 17 bait and tackle shops carry our nets, from St. Augustine to Tampa Bay to Fort Myers, so you can hold one before you buy. See where to buy, and call ahead to check sizes.