Beware though like any fishing lure no matter how big a size you go with it there is a natural limit as to how deep a Kastmaster will swim. If trolling a Kastmaster from a boat then you will need to use some of the larger sizes to help get the lures down deeper. However if you are casting a heavier one on a lake you will need to ensure that the line is strong enough depending on how heavy you go. A size 2500 and up trout spinning reel and up should be good enough.įor a rod a fast action, six and a half to seven foot spinning rod should do the trick.Ī six lbs fishing line should be strong enough and still ensure long casting of the lure. There really is no need to use ultra-light spinning tackle. Given the extra weight that a Kastmaster lure has for it’s size you can stay on light to medium spinning tackle. On rivers it is best used after a prolonged rain period when the river is running a little higher than normal and the water clarity is not as good. This is easily the next most popular Kastmaster color to the gold one above.įiretiger color is really best on large rivers and in lakes as it may resemble baitfish that the trout are feeding on. The silver and blue can be great on dull days when the gold is not quite bright enough. Used on over a deep pool in a river this kastmaster spoon is very reliable. Probably the best of all the colors you can choose, the gold Kastmaster lures for trout have probably caught more than the rest combined.

Instead it is fished a couple of inches below, the wake from the back of the lure then creates this ripple.

The key to getting this ripple right if to not let the Kastmaster spoon break the surface tension of the water. It’s built in wobble will create a ripple on the surface that trout can find irresistible. As you retrieve the Kastmaster you can try it get it to swim just under the surface of the water. The greater distances can mean you can cover a lot more water and usually the far bank is easily within reach.įishing a Kastmaster spoon for trout near the surface on a small river can force trout into striking a little bit more. The added advantage of the Kastmaster is that with it’s heavier weight you can get some decent casting distances. When fishing on a small river or stream a small silver and blue Kastmaster spoon can be just as effective as a small spinner like a rooster tail. The key to forcing a strike from them is to either twitch your rod tip or vary the speed at which the lures swims through the water. In clear shallow waters you can see trout turn away quite a lot when following any kind if trout lure. Varying the speed of your retrieval can mean the difference to having a trout follow the lure and then turn away uninterested once it gets a look at it and striking the lure violently. And remember not too slow as you need a bit of speed for the Kastmaster lure to swim properly. So ever 15 feet or so change the speed at which you wind it in. When retrieving you need to vary the speed at which it will swim. Gold/Silver/Trout patterns to start with and then move on to the brighter less natural ones. When it comes to color selection always try to start out using the more natural variations. Casting this way will enable you to cover as much water as possible from where you are standing. As you work your way along the bank try to cast in a fan like pattern. When fishing on a lake with a Kastmaster you can really get some distance from the shore. But not to fast as the faster you fish the lure the shallower it will swim. It needs to be quick enough for the Kastmaster to swim with its distinctive wiggle. The speed at which you retrieve the Kastmaster is very important. Once you have the lure in the correct area and depth then you need to retrieve it fairly quickly. This may require a little practice to get a feel for how quickly it sinks. Once the Kastmaster lure hit’s the water you can countdown to the required depth. When casting you will want to cast beyond the area that you are targeting. Casting it over a pool or deep channel in a river during the summer months can be very effective. The heavier weight allows it to be worked deep on rivers and streams and from the shore on lakes. The Kastmaster lure for trout with it’s thick body is designed for casting good distances. Whether you are fishing a Kastmaster for trout on rivers or lakes it’s distinctive wobble can force a strike on those days when everything else fails. The Acme Kastmaster spoon is one of the all time classic trout fishing lures.

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