Our History
Six years. Three #1 Best Sellers on Amazon.
From two classmates and a starter cast net to a full range of fishing gear — the BasicGear story, year by year.
- 2020
Two classmates, one idea
BasicGear is founded by two classmates who want to make fishing gear more accessible. The starter Basic Series cast nets launch — professional quality without the professional price.
- 2021
Going professional
Two professional cast net series join the lineup, giving anglers a clear step up in sinkers, mesh, and throw performance.
- 2022
Beyond the cast net
Seine nets and crab traps arrive — the first products beyond cast nets.
- 2022#1 Best Seller on Amazon
First #1 Best Seller on Amazon
The Basic Series cast net becomes a #1 Best Seller on Amazon — proof that accessible gear and professional performance can be the same product.
- 2023
The Pancake Series
BasicGear releases the Pancake Series of professional cast nets — heavier weights, wider openings, faster sinks.
- 2023#1 Best Seller on Amazon
Second #1 Best Seller on Amazon
BasicGear seine nets earn their own #1 Best Seller badge on Amazon.
- 2024
Tools join the tackle box
Fishing tools, knives, and zingers join the portfolio — bringing the same affordable, dependable approach to everything else on your belt.
- 2025
Nets for every job
Baitwell nets and landing nets round out the range — from catching bait to landing the catch.
- 2026#1 Best Seller on Amazon
Third #1 Best Seller on Amazon
The BasicGear baitwell net becomes a #1 Best Seller on Amazon — the third product category to reach the top.
- 2026–27Coming up
The road ahead
BasicGear opens sales on eBay, Walmart, TikTok Shop — and right here on our own website. New products are in development now.
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