SOUTH BEND · Casting Spoons
South Bend Kast-A-Way Spoons, 1/4 oz, Multiple Colors Available
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.25 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.69 x 1.93 x 0.24 inches
Quick take
Lightweight spoons with unique airflow design and shimmering action suitable for panfish and trout in freshwater.
The South Bend Kast-A-Way Spoon is a 1/4 oz onyx spoon built for casting and jigging. Its airflow design is meant to create a shimmering action in the water. It suits panfish and trout, and anglers after bass in lakes and streams may reach for it too.
Best for
- Panfish and trout in ponds and small streams
- Fishing shallow structure and weed edges
- Situations where long casts help reach distant fish
Skip if
- You need deep-diving profiles for bottom fishing
- You fish heavy cover where snags are common
Strengths
- Unique airflow design allows long casting distances
- Shimmering action attracts panfish and trout
- Multiple sizes and colors for different conditions
- Proven performance in difficult water conditions
Trade-offs
- Small size limits appeal to larger bass and pike
- Metal construction requires drying after use
- Limited weight options compared to modern spoons
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Jigging
Specifications
| Type | casting spoon |
|---|---|
| Weight options | 1/8, 1/4, 3/8, 1/2 oz |
| Material | Metal |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Trout
- Panfish
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome, Chrome/Blue | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Metallic Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Chrome/Red | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/8 oz | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 1/4 oz, 3/8 ozThis one | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
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 | Onyx |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass, Panfish and Trout |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/4 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Onyx.
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