Florida Tackle Supply Pro Series Cast Net | 3/8" Mesh Heavy Bait Net
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Florida Tackle Supply Pro Series Cast Net
The Florida Tackle Supply Pro Series Cast Net is a heavy-duty bait net designed for anglers who want a fast-sinking 3/8" mesh net for catching live bait in Florida's inshore and nearshore waters.
Built with clear monofilament netting and 1.5 lb of weight per foot, the Pro Series gets down quickly when bait is moving, holding deeper in the water column or trying to escape beneath a slower net. Florida Tackle Supply currently offers the Pro Series in 6', 8', 10' and 12' radius sizes.
Heavy 1.5 lb Per Foot Design
The defining feature of the Pro Series is its 1.5 lb-per-foot weighting.
That additional weight helps the net sink aggressively, giving bait less time to swim out from underneath it. This can be particularly useful when throwing on fast-moving schools or bait holding below the surface.
For experienced anglers who regularly throw a cast net, the heavier construction provides the sink rate needed for serious live-bait fishing.
3/8" Mesh
The Pro Series uses 3/8" mesh, a versatile size for many of the baitfish Florida anglers commonly target.
It's an excellent general-purpose choice for:
- Pilchards
- Threadfin Herring
- Sardines
- Larger Glass Minnows
- Finger Mullet
- Other Common Baitfish
The 3/8" mesh provides a good balance between retaining smaller bait and allowing enough water flow for the net to sink effectively.
Clear Monofilament Construction
The Pro Series uses clear monofilament netting, giving anglers a traditional bait-net construction that's well suited for clear Florida water.
Florida Tackle Supply markets its cast-net lineup specifically around catching live bait for species such as snook, tarpon, kingfish and cobia.
Available Sizes
The current Pro Series 3/8" lineup includes:
| Radius | Mesh | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 6 ft | 3/8" | 1.5 lb/ft |
| 8 ft | 3/8" | 1.5 lb/ft |
| 10 ft | 3/8" | 1.5 lb/ft |
| 12 ft | 3/8" | 1.5 lb/ft |
6' Pro Series
A manageable option for anglers who want the faster sink of a heavy net without stepping into a large-radius cast net.
8' Pro Series
An excellent all-around size, providing considerably more coverage while remaining manageable for anglers accustomed to throwing cast nets.
10' Pro Series
Built for experienced anglers who want substantially more coverage with each throw. The 10' version retains the same 3/8" mesh and 1.5 lb-per-foot weighting.
12' Pro Series
The largest option in the current lineup, intended for experienced cast-net users looking to maximize coverage.
Choosing the Right Size
Bigger isn't automatically better with a cast net.
A larger net covers more water, but it also requires more effort and proper throwing technique. Florida Tackle Supply itself notes that many anglers are most comfortable with 6'–8' nets, while a 10-footer becomes considerably more demanding from a boat deck.
Choose the largest net that you can consistently open and throw effectively. A perfectly opened 8' net will usually be more useful than a 10' or 12' net that you struggle to throw.
Features
- Pro Series heavy-duty cast net
- 3/8" mesh
- 1.5 lb of weight per foot
- Clear monofilament netting
- Fast-sinking design
- Multiple radius options
- Designed for catching live bait
- Excellent for Florida inshore and nearshore fishing
- Available in 6', 8', 10' and 12' sizes
Best For
- Pilchards
- Threadfin Herring
- Sardines
- Finger Mullet
- Live-Bait Fishing
- Tarpon Fishing
- Snook Fishing
- Kingfish Fishing
- Cobia Fishing
- Inshore & Nearshore Bait Fishing
Why Choose the Florida Tackle Supply Pro Series?
The Pro Series makes sense for anglers who prioritize sink rate and bait-catching performance.
The combination of 3/8" mesh and 1.5 lb-per-foot weighting gives it a useful balance for catching common Florida baitfish while getting the net down quickly enough to prevent bait from escaping underneath it.
Premier Tackle Take
The Florida Tackle Supply Pro Series is the cast net we'd look at for someone who already knows how to throw a net and wants something heavier and faster sinking.
The 3/8" mesh makes it versatile for the bait we commonly target around Florida, while the 1.5 lb-per-foot weighting is the important difference when bait is deeper or moving quickly.
Don't automatically buy the biggest radius. Pick the size you can consistently throw well — then let the heavier leadline do its job.
Premier Tackle — We Carry What Works.
| Length |
6FT, 8FT, 10FT |
|---|---|
| Weight |
1.5 |
| Mesh Size |
3/8in |