If you want to save money and time going to the bait shop, use a cast net to catch all your bait. Catching the bait with a cast net is very satisfying, and pretty easy. I love to be self sustainable, and not rely on bate shops. Throwing the cast net is an awesome skill every fishermen shall have.
When you get the cast net, there is usually a long rope, a net and lead weights at the bottom. It comes in various sizes from 4ft (1.2m) to 10ft (3m) radius.
The 3/8″ mesh is good for bait size 3″ and up. 5/8” mesh sizes work well to catch bait between 4 inches and 10 inches. Common baits caught with these mesh sizes include mullet, goggle eyes, cigar minnows and all fish larger than 4in.
This 8ft radius 3/8” mesh fishing cast net, is perfect for you.
We highly recommend you to use a Bubble air pump to extend the bait life. The bubble box is good for fresh and salt water use.