"Effective and affordable, the FRABILL Smelt/Shrimp/Shad Net lets you catch your own bait, and it will pay for itself in short order. The hoop's special ""D"" shape measures 19""L x 17""W and maximizes bait-catching effectiveness. The soft 1/4"" mesh net is 24"" deep. The FRABILL Smelt/Shrimp/Shad Net slides through the water and scoops easily. Handle telescopes from 54""87"". Catch smelt, shrimp, shad for bait with ease D-shaped hoop maximizes bait-catching effectiveness 24""-deep mesh net is soft and gentle on fish Slides through water and scoops easily"