Fishing Tips & Guides
From the water.
Practical guides on cast net technique, gear selection, and fishing skills — written for anglers who fish, not for the algorithm.
Targeting specific bait and fish — mesh, radius, and tactics.
Best Cast Net for Shad and Small Bait
Shad and glass minnows aren't the same target — using the wrong mesh means bait swims straight through. A mesh-by-mesh breakdown with BasicGear series recommendations.
Best Cast Net for Shrimp
Shrimp jump the instant they feel disturbed water. Fine mesh, a fast-sinking net, and smaller radius throws that actually connect — with specific series and size recommendations.
Best Cast Net for Mullet
Mullet school tight and scatter fast. The mesh, radius, and sinker weight that actually work — with specific BasicGear series recommendations for finger mullet through open-water schools.
How to Choose the Right Cast Net for Mullet Fishing
Mullet are one of the most popular live baits for inshore and nearshore fishing. Catching them consistently with a cast net takes the right gear and the right approach — here's exactly how to set yourself up for success.