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acme · Casting Spoons
Acme Kastmaster Lure, 1/4 oz, Gold
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- Item weight
- 0.01 Pounds
- Product dimensions
- 5.3 x 1.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 3/8 oz spoon machined from solid brass with a bucktail teaser, designed for distance casting without line twist across fresh and saltwater.
A 1/4-ounce gold Kastmaster with a spear-point treble hook, built to cast a long way from shore or a boat. Its brass body does not twist line on the cast, and a lift and drop of the rod makes it flutter and dart like a wounded baitfish on the fall. Trout are a common target for this spoon, and the stock treble often arrives dull, so sharpening it before the first cast is worth doing.
Best for
- Trout in streams and small lakes
- Largemouth and smallmouth bass in open water
- Small stripers and saltwater species from shore
Skip if
- You fish heavy cover where a spoon snags
- You need a deeper-diving lure for slow presentations
Strengths
- Solid brass construction is durable and retains its shine even after saltwater use
- Aerodynamic design casts farther than other lure types
- Balanced profile produces wild action without line twist
Trade-offs
- Spoons sink quickly and are less effective on the surface
- The bucktail teaser attracts seaweed in certain conditions
- Solid brass is heavy and difficult to cast on very light line
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Saltwater
- Techniques
- Casting
What can I catch with this?
- Trout
When and where to fish it
Its gold pattern flashes in stained and tea-colored water and on dark days.
- Clarity
- Stained
- Light
- Overcast
- Low light
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome, Chrome Blue, Chrome/Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| GoldThis one | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8-Ounce | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4-Ounce, 3/8-OunceThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2-Ounce, 3/4-Ounce | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acme Kastmaster Lure, 1/8 oz, Gold | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Gold | Suits:Stained water, bass, trout and panfish |
| Acme Kastmaster Lure, 1/4 oz, Gold | Lure weight:1/4 oz | Color:Gold | Suits:Stained water, trout |
| Acme Kastmaster Spoon Lure, 3/8 oz, Gold, with Bucktail Teaser | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:Gold | Suits:Stained water, bass and trout |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/4 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold.
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