Slow motion, off the bow on Tampa Bay.
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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.
Compare every net
Every length, mesh and lead weight we make. Choose a row to switch to that net.
| Length | Mesh | Lead weight | Catches | Where | Thrower | Price | Choose |
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| 3 ft Youth & kayak | 3/8" | 0.75 lb/ft2.3 lb total | A few baits up close | Kayaks, docks and shorelines | Kids and kayak anglers | $45.00No warranty | Choose 3 ft 3/8" 0.75 lb/ft |
| 6 ft | 1/4" | 1.0 lb/ft6 lb total | Smaller greenbacks, shrimp | Docks and creeks | Beginner | $125.00 | Sold out |
| 6 ft | 3/8" | 1.0 lb/ft6 lb total | Bigger greenbacks and threads | Docks, seawalls and dock lights 2–6 ft of water | Beginner | $115.00 | Choose 6 ft 3/8" 1.0 lb/ft |
| 8 ft Easy to learn | 1/4" | 1.2 lb/ft9.6 lb total | Greenbacks, threads | Small boats and beaches 2–8 ft of water | Beginner | $185.00 | Choose 8 ft 1/4" 1.2 lb/ft |
| 8 ft | 3/8" | 1.2 lb/ft9.6 lb total | Greenbacks, threads | Beaches and bridges with moving water | Beginner to intermediate | $190.00 | Choose 8 ft 3/8" 1.2 lb/ft |
| 8 ft Mullet/pogey | 1-1/4" | 1.1 lb/ft8.8 lb total | Mullet, pogies | On foot: shorelines and creek mouths | Any | $190.00 | Choose 8 ft 1-1/4" 1.1 lb/ft |
| 10 ft | 3/16" | 1.4 lb/ft14 lb total | Glass minnows, fry | Beaches and creeks, clean water | Intermediate | $215.00 | Choose 10 ft 3/16" 1.4 lb/ft |
| 10 ft | 1/4" | 1.1 lb/ft11 lb total | Greenbacks (whitebait) | Shallow flats 2–8 ft of water | Beginner | $205.00 | Choose 10 ft 1/4" 1.1 lb/ft |
| 10 ft Captains' favorite | 1/4" | 1.4 lb/ft14 lb total | Greenbacks (whitebait), threads | Flats, bars and bridges 2–15 ft of water | Most throwers | $210.00 | Choose 10 ft 1/4" 1.4 lb/ft |
| 10 ft | 3/8" | 1.4 lb/ft14 lb total | Greenbacks, threads | Moving water: channels, bridges, passes | Intermediate | $210.00 | Sold out |
| 10 ft | 3/8" | 1.8 lb/ft18 lb total | Greenbacks, threads | Hard current: channels, bridges, passes | Experienced | $215.00 | Sold out |
| 10 ft Mullet/pogey | 1-1/4" | 1.4 lb/ft14 lb total | Mullet, pogies | From the boat | Intermediate | $210.00 | Choose 10 ft 1-1/4" 1.4 lb/ft |
| 11 ft | 1/4" | 0.85 lb/ft9.4 lb total | Greenbacks (whitebait), threads | Shallow flats | Most throwers | $190.00 | Sold out |
| 11 ft Deep water | 1/2" | 1.5 lb/ft16.5 lb total | Big threads | Channel edges and deep bars on a hard tide Deep water, hard current | Experienced | $200.00 | Choose 11 ft 1/2" 1.5 lb/ft |
| 12 ft | 1/4" | 1.1 lb/ft13.2 lb total | Greenbacks (whitebait) | Flats | Experienced | $225.00 | Choose 12 ft 1/4" 1.1 lb/ft |
| 12 ft | 1/4" | 1.6 lb/ft19.2 lb total | Greenbacks, threads | Channel edges and deep bars 10–25 ft of water | Experienced | $245.00 | Choose 12 ft 1/4" 1.6 lb/ft |
| 12 ft Heavy hitter | 3/8" | 1.8 lb/ft21.6 lb total | Greenbacks, threads | Hard current | Experienced | $240.00 | Choose 12 ft 3/8" 1.8 lb/ft |
| 14 ft | 1/4" | 1.4 lb/ft19.6 lb total | Big schools of threads and greenbacks | From a boat with deck room | Already opening a 12 | $265.00 | Choose 14 ft 1/4" 1.4 lb/ft |
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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On the water with Bucky
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.