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Betts Old Salt Premium Cast Net for Bait Fish with Utility Box

4.4 out of 5 stars 1,005
Price: $58.75 $78.27 Free Return on some sizes and colors

Size 4-Feet x 3/8-Inch
Material Salt
Brand Betts
Item Weight 16 ounces
Style Classic

About this item

  • Ideal for Bait fishing and comes with a utility box
  • Store hooks, lures and other supplies
  • Measures 4-feet by 3/8-inch
  • Weight of 1-pound per foot
  • Includes instructions on how to catch bait

Product Description

The Betts 1102-0178-P Old Salt Premium Cast Net is ideal for Bait fishing and comes with a utility box for storing lures, hooks, tools and other supplies. Cast easily with this net and catch plenty of bait with its full spread. The net measures 4-feet by 3/8-inch and weighs 1-pound per foot. How-to instructions on catching bait is included.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
4.4 out of 5
1,005 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the quality, value, performance and ease of throwing of the fishing net. For example, they mention it's well constructed, works well and is easy to throw. Some are happy with ease of use, and sink. That said, opinions are mixed on weight and ease opening.

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131 customers mention100 positive31 negative

Customers like the quality of the fishing net. They say it's well constructed, easy to throw, and produces good catches of shrimp and bait. Some customers also mention that it'd be a good net to learn with but need a bigger size to be more practical.

"...This thing is amazing, easy to cast off a low pier, in the water, or off the bow of a boat. Light enough to throw for hours when the bait is hiding...." Read more

"This a good quality cast net. Good weight. sinks quicklyI am an mid aged female I can throw it wit ease and pull it in with ease...." Read more

"...open 75% of its radius to diameter ratio.. But overall the net seems to be a good, quality built net...." Read more

"...The net is really durable so far, I've only used it about 5 times this past season...." Read more

30 customers mention23 positive7 negative

Customers like the value of the fishing net. They say it's the best quality net for the price and a great buy.

"...Great value for price!" Read more

"...Great price, quick delivery and he loves it!" Read more

"...This net can serve one purpose; the price point is just right for a junker net that you don't mind throwing on rocky areas or oyster beds...." Read more

"Good net but the price fo these things is crazy" Read more

26 customers mention26 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the performance of the fishing net. They mention that it works fairly well, is easy to throw, and durable. Some say that it's great for back water cast netting and that it has zero problems.

"Nice net, seems to work as intended. But there is definitely a learning curve to throwing it that does not come fast...." Read more

"...4ft version just for mullet in shallow waters and have had zero problems with the net...." Read more

"Works great! This is my first cast net, and everyone I talked to said you cannot beat the value of a Betts Old Salt...." Read more

"...the way, it is very much cone shaped when it opens up, but still works fairly well...." Read more

19 customers mention19 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing net easy to throw. They say it's light and easy to handle and carry. Customers also mention that it makes a good pancake pattern and sinks fast. They find it convenient for recreational anglers and say it doesn't tangle.

"...This thing is amazing, easy to cast off a low pier, in the water, or off the bow of a boat. Light enough to throw for hours when the bait is hiding...." Read more

"...them much much further from the shoreline and they're much easier to handle and carry ...." Read more

"The 6 foot size is easy to throw but also large to catch live saltwAter bait like mullet, shrimp, croaker etc." Read more

"...It's large enough to get you great coverage and still user friendly." Read more

14 customers mention14 positive0 negative

Customers find the fishing net easy to learn and use. They say it's perfect for beginners and easy to cast. Customers also say it provides all the bait they need and is fun and good exercise.

"...This so much fun and you catch your own bait." Read more

"...I find this 6' net is easy to cast and provides me with all the bait I need without too much effort...." Read more

"Easy to cast, but the quality is questionable at best." Read more

"perfect for the beginner. I am 55 y.o. grandmother and I can cast this net fairly well after a few warm ups. I recommend it for the price." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers like the sink of the fishing net. They mention that it sinks fast to catch all that bait.

"This a good quality cast net. Good weight. sinks quicklyI am an mid aged female I can throw it wit ease and pull it in with ease...." Read more

"...Rolls up fairly small also so I can tuck it away. Sinks fast to catch all that bait." Read more

"...It sinks fast and there are a lot of weights. The thing I love about it is you can throw the net with so much ease because it is do light. Great net!" Read more

"This is a very well made net. Sinks fast, holds up to twigs and rocks very well...." Read more

16 customers mention11 positive5 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the weight of the fishing net. Some find it to be well weighted, excellent for fast moving mullet, and light enough to throw for hours. Others however, say the weights are on the smaller side but there are so many of them it actually feels heavier. Some customers also mention that the net is a bit large to handle if you are not practiced at it.

"...Light enough to throw for hours when the bait is hiding. Doesn’t like to be thrown into shell though, but nothing does...." Read more

"This a good quality cast net. Good weight. sinks quicklyI am an mid aged female I can throw it wit ease and pull it in with ease...." Read more

"...Weights are on the smaller side but there are so many of them it actually feels heavier than my old net that had larger weights...." Read more

"I really like the weight and the diameter of the 6 foot...." Read more

9 customers mention6 positive3 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of opening. Some mention that the cast net is light weight and opens very easily, while others say that it doesn't open properly most throws.

"...If you are looking for a good quality cast net, that's easy to open, and constructed well, spend the extra money on a Baitbuster or custom cast net." Read more

"...line that goes through the net got so tangled that the net doesn't open properly anymore...." Read more

"...They open quick in shallow water and have produced good catches of shrimp and bait for us...." Read more

"THIS NET REALLY WORKS GREAT IT OPENS EASELY ,BUT I DONT THINK IT WILL HOLD UP WELL TO HARD CORE USE" Read more

Not to specs..
3 Stars
Not to specs..
Out of the box review:For it to be a "6ft" radius cast net its pretty correct (70", not 72"), BUT when it comes to diameter at a full pancake (spread wide open) it barely reaches over 8' (102", not 144"). That means it doesnt even open 75% of its radius to diameter ratio.. But overall the net seems to be a good, quality built net. Im going to try soaking it in a bucket with softner and water for a couple hours to see if that helps break it in. Will be back for later review.
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Jason
5.0 out of 5 stars Tried and true
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
Size: 4-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
When I learn to stop letting people borrow my nets and ripping holes in them I won’t need to buy a new one every year. This thing is amazing, easy to cast off a low pier, in the water, or off the bow of a boat. Light enough to throw for hours when the bait is hiding. Doesn’t like to be thrown into shell though, but nothing does. Wraps up nice and tight to throw in a hatch and doesn’t get tangled like the cheaper cast nets.
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Viola McManmie
5.0 out of 5 stars this net is a great buy!
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2021
Size: 6-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
This a good quality cast net. Good weight. sinks quickly
I am an mid aged female I can throw it wit ease and pull it in with ease. I also got a casting disk to go in it. I am so proud that I have master the art of the cast net.
If you have not got the chance to use a cast net I hope that you will at least watch a few youtube videos
This so much fun and you catch your own bait.
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Squatty
4.0 out of 5 stars Nice net, seems to work as intended
Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2017
Size: 6-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
Nice net, seems to work as intended. But there is definitely a learning curve to throwing it that does not come fast. And improper technique can result in serious injury, like say for example, a torn bicep that will ruin the next couple months of your summer.
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Blaine Hatton
5.0 out of 5 stars Betts Old Salt cast net is great
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2023
Size: 4-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
I got the 4ft version just for mullet in shallow waters and have had zero problems with the net. It’s helped me catch small finger mullet up to giant 14” moose mullet. Great value for price!
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sammy
5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT NET BUT MAKE SURE YOU GET ONE WITH THE TRADITIONAL LEAD LEADLINE.
Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
Size: 4-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
98% of cast nets these days are complete garbage as the weights around the leadline quickly become loose because the terrible craftsmanship . Good nets will keep those weights tight and prevent them from becoming loose .

The Old Salts are one of the nets that keep the leads tight (So far) I haven't had a problem with them . I have had major issues with the Tyzac's and High Tider series nets which are cheaper.

The OVERWHELMING majority of people purchase cast nets that are much too large , the ONLY time you should buy a net over 4 to 5 feet is if you're on a boat and have deep open water .

I have 10 and 12 foot nets but I rarely if ever use them because I find 3 to 4 foot nets superior in almost every way . You can throw them much much further from the shoreline and they're much easier to handle and carry . I catch everything from corncob size mullet to large adult bunker down to killifish and shrimp.

Small nets do it all don't let people talk you into buying overly large nets , always go small UNLESS as I said you're on a boat in deep open water.
16 people found this helpful
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PV Turner
3.0 out of 5 stars Not to specs..
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
Size: 6-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
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 Out of the box review:
For it to be a "6ft" radius cast net its pretty correct (70", not 72"), BUT when it comes to diameter at a full pancake (spread wide open) it barely reaches over 8' (102", not 144"). That means it doesnt even open 75% of its radius to diameter ratio.. But overall the net seems to be a good, quality built net. Im going to try soaking it in a bucket with softner and water for a couple hours to see if that helps break it in. Will be back for later review.
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PV Turner
3.0 out of 5 stars Not to specs..
Reviewed in the United States on November 14, 2019
Out of the box review:
For it to be a "6ft" radius cast net its pretty correct (70", not 72"), BUT when it comes to diameter at a full pancake (spread wide open) it barely reaches over 8' (102", not 144"). That means it doesnt even open 75% of its radius to diameter ratio.. But overall the net seems to be a good, quality built net. Im going to try soaking it in a bucket with softner and water for a couple hours to see if that helps break it in. Will be back for later review.
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Ashley
5.0 out of 5 stars Love this net, perfect to start learning
Reviewed in the United States on January 28, 2019
Size: 6-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
I really like the weight and the diameter of the 6 foot. I'm a newbie so after watching a few videos and trying it out, I was able to catch at least a hundred peanut bunker from a pier. It's really fun seeing tbh em get caught and swim up towards the surface as the net sinks. The net is really durable so far, I've only used it about 5 times this past season. I would say that you should definitely give it a good wash after use to prevent salt residue and bad smells
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jane m festa
5.0 out of 5 stars Great net
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2022
Size: 6-Feet x 3/8-InchVerified Purchase
Perfect for bait casting in Florida. Like all cast nets, it takes practice to throw it correctly
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