Good nets throw and catch better, but when they hang, they hang and are lost just like a cheap one.

I throw a 7' Bait Buster in both 1/2" and 3/8" mesh. The 3/8" will catch just about any size bait. The 1/2" is a bit easier to throw, sinks faster and usually won't catch any shad less than 4" lone. The 6 panel design makes it open a lot easier than other designs. The dragon head also allows easy replacement of the brail lines when they snag and/or break. You also can't beat the price for the quality of net you're getting. I can catch shad 40 to 50 feet deep if needed with an extra rope attached. I just don't like pulling the net up from that deep for an extended period of time. Just click on the link in my signature.