Do-it-yourself Kastmaster: how to make, eyeliner tactics

A similar type of spinner can be found in the arsenal of any, especially an experienced angler. This Castmaster spinner has proven itself only on the good side, as it has excellent catchability and excellent flight characteristics. In addition, it is quite simple to make it at home.

Characteristics of the spinner “Kastmaster”

This artificial bait is considered one of the best when it comes to catching predatory fish. It attracts predatory fish, both on direct high-speed wiring, and in conditions of stepped jig wiring. It is used both when fishing from the shore and when fishing from a boat.

Differs in good flight characteristics, wear-resistant spinner made of metal and coated with galvanization.

Available in five weight categories: 7,14, 21, 28 and 35 grams. The bait consists of a body of a special shape, in front of which a clockwork ring is fixed, and behind a triple hook (tee). Rods are selected depending on the test of the bait or the bait is bought for the test of the rod. When fishing from the shore, the optimal length of the spinning rod can be about 2,7 meters, and when fishing from a boat, a rod with a length of 1,8 meters is enough.

Choice of line and spool

As a rule, spinningists mainly use spinning reels. They are very practical and capable of making long casts thanks to the Castmaster lure. For a rod with a length of 2,7 meters, a “two thousandth” reel is enough, and for a spinning rod with a length of more than 2,7 meters, you will have to take a “three thousandth” reel. In the first case, a fishing line with a thickness of 0,2 mm is sufficient, and for another case, a fishing line with a thickness of 0,25 mm should be preferred.

For greater visibility of the fishing line, it is better to give preference to fishing line in brighter colors. It is better to wind at least 100 meters of fishing line on the spool. It is better to choose a fishing line of high quality and soft, without “memory”. This approach will allow you to throw “Kastmaster” as far as possible.

How to make a castmaster with your own hands?

The shape of this lure is not difficult, although it is made with high precision, which provides it with the appropriate game. Therefore, it makes sense to try to make a similar bait at home.

manufacturing processes

There are three options for making Castmater at home:

• Based on metal wire.
• With a plaster mold.
• By hot casting in a special mold.

The first method

To make a bait in the first way, you need a thick wire with a diameter of 12 to 24 mm. Suitable rods made of stainless steel, copper or brass.

A metal bar is clamped in a vice, after which a piece is cut off from it at an angle of 17 degrees. This segment is discarded. A segment is again cut off from the remaining piece at the same angle. This piece of metal will serve as a blank for the future spinner. After that, it remains only to cultivate it well, making all the cuts smoother. Then, in the spinner, one hole should be drilled in front and behind, for winding rings. In conclusion, it is better to cover the bait with waterproof paint. The result is a fairly attractive spinner, such as Castmaster from Acme.

second method

Making the bait in the second way involves slightly different actions.

On the one hand, the manufacture is quite simple, but it will help to get the shape of the bait close to the original. To do this, you should take the original “Kastmaster” and a small container where you need to pour liquid gypsum. After that, the bait is taken and pressed into the plaster to half. At this stage, care should be taken to ensure that the next layer of gypsum does not stick together with the previous one. Another layer of gypsum is poured on top. After the gypsum hardens, the upper part of the gypsum mold is removed and the lure is pulled out. After that, the two halves of the form are again connected together and two holes are made: one for pouring, and the other for air to escape.

A third method

The manufacture of spinners in the third way is also associated with casting.

To do this, a metal pipe is taken, with a diameter of about 15 mm, and a blank is cut off from it, in shape close to the shape of a spinner. After that, the pipe is cut lengthwise, after which the workpiece, the cut off part, is attached to a metal plate. It is important that the plate fits snugly against the pipe half. It remains only to fill it with lead or solder. After pouring and cooling, appropriate holes are made in the bait, and the lure itself is carefully processed and polished. In conclusion, it is covered with waterproof paint.

What kind of fish does the Kastmaster catch?

On Castmaster it is possible to catch any predatory fish. The fact is that in the water column it imitates the movement of a fry, and, as you know, any predator does not refuse it.

Features of the spinner game Kastmaster

This spinner is characterized by a strong game on any pond. Despite the considerable weight, the spinner always returns to the shore, especially when reeling quickly. Therefore, it can be used in both shallow and deep waters. Despite her active game, much depends on the ability to conduct it. This is what determines the outcome of all fishing. Moreover, it actively attracts a predator, both with slow and fast wiring.

Wiring technique

Fall

The first stage of the fall of the spinner determines the beginning of the wiring. After the spinner freely sinks to a certain depth, and this is mainly the bottom of the reservoir, you should make 2-3 turns with the coil to raise the spinner to a height of 2 meters from the bottom. If you want to raise it into the middle layers of the water, you will have to make about 5-7 turns. If you make up to 20 turns with the reel, then the lure will rise closer to the surface of the water.

After rising to the desired height, the bait is again given the opportunity to sink closer to the bottom.

Bites can be both in the process of lifting the spinner, and in the process of free fall. The bite is transmitted to the tip of the rod. In the process of biting, the tension of the fishing line is possible. At the same time, one should not forget that hooks are also possible, therefore, the cutting process does not need to be forced. This fishing technique is suitable for reservoirs, the depth of which does not exceed 2 meters.

Rise

The rises are included in the classic “American” wiring, when the lure is thrown, and after it reaches the bottom, the rise is carried out by lifting the rod at an angle of up to 60 degrees. At the top of the lift, you should pause, and then the rod drops to the starting point. After this, a pause and winding should follow again, after which the movements are again repeated in the same order.

As a rule, in such cases, bites follow at the moments of pauses. The bite can be felt by hand, and also determined by the characteristic bend of the rod tip.

This type of wiring is suitable for reservoirs, the depth of which is not less than 1 meter.

uniform wiring

This is the most accessible and easiest type of wiring, which is mastered at the first stages of the spinning fishing technique. The most important thing here is to evenly wind the line on the reel. Uniform wiring is used in all types of reservoirs with different depths.

Combined wiring

This nature of posting is nothing more than a combination of simple postings such as raise/lower and uniform winding. The only thing is that there is an opportunity for the duration of the entire wiring process to experiment with the speed of wiring and the duration of pauses. Mastering this type of wiring should follow the development of simpler wiring, which appears already in the process of gaining experience. Therefore, we can safely say that combined wiring is the lot of experienced spinning players.

Fishing tactics

Looking for the best wiring method

As a rule, spinningists begin to catch water areas, starting with the simplest postings and from not distant casts. Having caught the coastal zone, the angler begins to switch to fishing for long distances, with the inclusion of more complex types of wiring. Moreover, it is advisable not to cast the bait at the same point, but in one place it is enough to throw no more than 5-7 times, after which you need to move to another, more promising place.

Choosing a place for catching predatory fish

The outcome of effective fishing depends on how correctly the fishing place is chosen. Most of the predatory fish are found on the riffles, as well as in places where exits from the pits are marked. “Castmaster” must be thrown at a certain angle to the current, if any. If there is no current, then you can throw it anywhere in the reservoir. When fishing in the current, it is better to use baits weighing 25 grams or more. Such baits can really be thrown at a distance of up to 100 meters.

The right choice of bait

The choice of bait weight depends on the size of the fish that is supposed to be caught and the fishing conditions. For catching perch, spinners are enough, weighing 7 grams or 14 grams. Asp is also caught on such a Castmaster, which is more preferred by fry. But for catching pike, especially a trophy one, it is better to take a lure, weighing from 21 grams.

How to determine a promising place?

If this is a serious body of water, then binoculars will help you find a promising place, as well as a flock of seagulls, which also hunt fish. In these places, the fry comes close to the surface of the water, because it is simply squeezed out by a predator, and the gulls are right there. For them, this is also a great opportunity to eat. Here, in this place, there is definitely a predator. This is the place where the bait should be cast. The Castmater is great in this case, as it can be cast a considerable distance, regardless of whether you are fishing from the shore or from a boat.

The “Kastmaster” spinner is distinguished by its excellent play and excellent flight data. In fact, this is a piece of metal of a certain weight that flies very far. Oscillators also have similar flight data.

If a decision is made to make “Kastmaster” at home, then you need to make sure that it resembles a real analogue in shape. After all, this spinner appeared as a result of precise calculations and manufacturing on precise equipment.