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Acme Kastmaster Spoon Lure, 3/8 oz, Gold, with Bucktail Teaser
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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 3/8-ounce gold Kastmaster for medium spinning and baitcasting gear, aimed at larger trout and white and black bass. Its aerodynamic brass body gives long casts, and unlike spinners it keeps the line from twisting. A lift and drop of the rod makes it flutter and dart on the fall, imitating a wounded baitfish.
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
Specifications
| Type | casting spoon |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3/8 oz |
| Target line | 6-10 lb test |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- 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 | 3/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Gold |
| Color family | Gold |
| Target species | Trout and Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 3/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Gold.
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