Getting Results With Your 1/4 In Mesh Cast Net

If you're tired of seeing tiny baitfish swim right through your gear, switching to a 1/4 in mesh cast net is usually the smartest move you can make. There is nothing more frustrating than throwing a perfect "pancake" over a school of glass minnows only to pull the net back and realize every single one of them escaped through the holes. When the bait is small, you need a net that's tight enough to actually hold onto what you've caught, and that's exactly where the quarter-inch mesh shines. ...

May 12, 2026 · 7 min · Aleman Benoit