The Seahorse 6ft Bottom Pocket Mono Cast Net gives you a 1.8m spread so you can cover more bait in one throw off the bank or boat. The 3/4 inch (1.9cm) mesh hits a good middle ground for prawns and small baitfish in water around 1.8m deep. The bottom pocket runs the full skirt so once the weights pull down, your catch stays contained until you haul the net aboard. The net uses super strength monofilament netting with every panel joined to keep the 3/4 inch mesh shape consistent trip after trip. A triple tied braided sinker line carries the economical steel weights so the skirt drops clean without twisting. That braided line is built tough for repeated casting against jetties and rock edges in Aussie saltwater. The simple mono and steel mix makes this a smart buy for regular estuary bait runs.

• 6ft (1.8m) bottom pocket mono cast net
• 3/4 inch (1.9cm) mesh for baitfish and prawns
• Super strength monofilament line netting construction
• Triple tied braided sinker line for long life
• Economical steel weights for consistent sink performance
• Bottom pocket design helps retain catch on retrieval
• Evenly spaced weights promote smooth circular spread
• Suitable for estuary, creek and inshore bait work
• Simple mono and steel build for straightforward maintenance
• Compact size ideal for land-based and boat anglers

Q: What bait species suit the 3/4 inch mesh on this cast net?

The 3/4 inch (1.9cm) mesh suits common estuary bait like small mullet, herring and similar-sized fish. This mesh size helps the net sink at a useful speed while still catching smaller baitfish without gilling them too badly. In most tidal creeks and estuaries it works well over sand flats and along drop-offs. If you regularly chase very tiny whitebait, a smaller mesh size may be a better pick.

Q: Does the net have a dedicated bottom pocket or just a straight skirt?

This model is a true bottom pocket cast net. The pocket runs around the base of the net so bait slides down into it as the steel weights pull the skirt together. That means fewer escape paths once the lead line closes. It is handy when you are chasing prawns or fast bait that try to shoot out from under the mesh.

Q: What type of line is used for the sinker rope on this net?

The sinker line is a triple tied braided line. The braided construction helps resist kinks and flat spots that you often get with simple twisted rope. Triple tying the attachment points spreads the load from the steel weights and casting forces. That helps the line hold its shape, which keeps the skirt running smoothly and reduces tangles.

Q: Are the sinker weights lead or another material?

The weights on this net are economical steel. Steel gives enough mass for a good sink rate without the extra cost of specialised alloys. The weights are crimped along the braided line so they stay spaced out for even drop. As with any steel gear, a quick rinse in fresh water after saltwater use will help reduce surface corrosion over time.