Fishing Net Trap Portable Folded Foldable Crab Net Cast Dip Review
Our verdict
The Fishing Net Trap costs $15.98 for a pack of 2 foldable crab nets, the cheapest option in this comparison, but its 3.9 star rating across 356 reviews is the lowest of the four fishing nets here, making it a budget pick rather than a top rated one.
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Budget minded anglers or families who want a foldable, portable crab net at $15.98, sold as a pack of 2 and marketed for kids, useful as a casual, low cost dip net rather than a serious landing net.
Skip if
Skip it if rating matters most, since 3.9 stars is the lowest among the four nets compared, or if you need a serious landing net for bigger fish, since the Frabill 9510 offers a 20 by 23 inch frame this net does not match.
- Material mesh
- Weight 9.6 Ounces
- Technique casting
- Size Middle
- Color 6 sides 6 Holes,Pack of 2,For kids
- Feature Foldable, Portable
- Priced 33% below the category median ($23.99 across 64 tracked models)
Our scorecard
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Owner rating3.9/5
3.9 average across 356 owner ratings
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Popularity3.0/5
356 owner reviews, more than most models here
The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other fishing gear and tackle we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.
Overview
Chasing crabs off a pier or dropping a quick dip net for bait is a casual job, and the Fishing Net Trap is built around that kind of use rather than serious gamefish landing. It ships as a pack of 2, foldable and portable, with a 6 sides 6 holes design and a listing that specifically calls out use for kids.
At $15.98, it undercuts every other net in this comparison, including the 3 1154 at $24.99 and the Frabill 2152 at $25.41. The Frabill 9510, at $89.99, is built for a completely different purpose, a 20 by 23 inch landing net rather than a casting style crab trap, so the price gap reflects a difference in function as much as quality.
Where it clearly lags is rating. Its 3.9 stars is the lowest of the four nets, well below the Frabill 9510's 4.5, the 3 1154's 4.4, and the Frabill 2152's 4.3, though its 356 reviews is a reasonable middle sized sample. Bought last month sits at 100+, on par with the Frabill 2152 and Frabill 9510 but a quarter of the 3 1154's 400+, positioning it as a steady but unremarkable seller in a crowded field.
Pros
- $15.98 price is the lowest of the four fishing nets compared here
- Sold as a pack of 2, more value per dollar than single unit nets
- Foldable and portable design for easy storage and carrying
- 356 reviews gives a reasonable sample size behind its rating
- 100+ bought last month shows continued sales activity
- Listing specifically marks it as suited for kids, a distinct use case from the other nets compared
Cons
- 3.9 star rating is the lowest among the four nets in this comparison
- Bought last month of 100+ is a quarter of the 3 1154's 400+
- Casting technique and mesh material target crabs and bait rather than serious gamefish
- Middle size classification with no precise dimension given
Specifications
| Material | mesh |
|---|---|
| Weight | 9.6 Ounces |
| Technique | casting |
| Size | Middle |
| Color | 6 sides 6 Holes,Pack of 2,For kids |
| Feature | Foldable, Portable |
Performance notes
The Fishing Net Trap is built around a casting technique with a mesh material, a combination suited to scooping crabs, bait, or small catches rather than landing a fighting gamefish. At 9.6 ounces, it is lighter than the Frabill 9510's 2 pound frame, which fits its foldable, portable design meant to pack flat rather than sit rigid in a boat. The 6 sides 6 holes description points to a hexagonal trap style opening rather than a single hoop net, and shipping as a pack of 2 means two units for the $15.98 price rather than one. The listing calling out use for kids suggests a lighter duty build not intended for the demands of frequent adult landing work, which lines up with its middle size classification and the lack of a stated frame dimension.
What buyers say
At 3.9 stars, this is the lowest rated net in the comparison, trailing the Frabill 2152's 4.3, the 3 1154's 4.4, and the Frabill 9510's 4.5 by a meaningful margin. Its 356 reviews is a mid sized sample, larger than the 3 1154's 196 but well short of the Frabill 2152's 1,800, so the lower rating is not simply a fluke of a small sample. Bought last month of 100+ matches two of the three competitors but sits at a quarter of the 3 1154's 400+. Taken together, the pattern reads as a budget product that sells steadily on price and pack of 2 value rather than on standout satisfaction scores.
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Frequently asked questions
How does the Fishing Net Trap rate compared to other fishing nets?
It carries a 3.9 star rating across 356 reviews, the lowest average of the four nets in this comparison. The Frabill 2152 sits at 4.3 stars, the 3 1154 at 4.4, and the Frabill 9510 at 4.5, all ahead of this budget priced crab net.
Does the Fishing Net Trap come as more than one net?
Yes, it ships as a pack of 2 foldable, portable nets for $15.98 total. That works out to a lower per unit cost than the single unit Frabill 2152 at $25.41 or the 3 1154 at $24.99, even before factoring in the rating difference.
What is the Fishing Net Trap best used for?
Its casting technique, mesh material, and 6 sides 6 holes design suit it to catching crabs, bait, or small catches rather than landing larger gamefish. The listing marks it for kids, and at 9.6 ounces it is far lighter than a dedicated landing net like the Frabill 9510.