Find the right bait net at West Marine.

If your boat has a livewell or bait tank in which you keep live bait, an indispensable piece of equipment to have onboard is a bait net—also called a livewell net. Bait nets consist of a nylon or polypropylene net attached to an aluminum or stainless steel hoop with a handle made of wood, aluminum or other material. When selecting a bait net, make sure to choose a model with the features you need. The net’s opening must be large enough to easily grab whatever type of baitfish you have in your bait tank and the net’s mesh must be small enough to keep the baitfish from slipping through. For large baitfish like mullet you can use a bait net with a larger mesh. Small baitfish like anchovies require a small mesh. Bait net handles vary. While many are non-adjustable, some bait net handles can be extended for greater reach or collapsed for compact storage. Some bait nets are designed to float. Popular brands of bait nets offered by West Marine include Ed Cummings, Ego, Frabill and Promar.