Going fishing, you need to prepare the appropriate gear. This takes into account the type of reservoir, as well as the size and nature of the behavior of the fish. For catching a predator, spinners are used. Today there is a wide variety of such lures. One of the most popular types is the Castmaster spinner. Its features and characteristics will be discussed later.
general characteristics
Spinner "Castmaster" (photo can be considered further) is an oscillating artificial bait, which enjoys well-deserved recognition among experienced spinning players and among beginners in this type of fishing. It was invented by American fishers in the middle of the last century. Due to its versatility and high catchability, this bait quickly became popular all over the world.
The manufacturer is the American company Acme Tackle, which developed the optimal geometric parameters of the spinner and a special metal alloy for its manufacture. The combination of these characteristics provides an excellent game with posting and free fall, which can not be repeated by any, even the most advanced copy.
No wonder experienced spinningists prefer the original from the manufacturer to any fakes, despite the comparative cheapness of the latter. Admittedly, there are pretty good, catchy copies of this bait. For example, tungsten spinners have very positive reviews. It differs in sufficient weight with a small size.
Description
Spinner "Kastmaster" (original) is an oblique cut of a metal rod of cylindrical shape, made at a certain angle. Initially, five varieties of bait were produced, weighing 7, 14, 21.28 and 35 grams. Currently, models weighing more than 2.5 grams have been added to them.
At the top there is a hole in which the crown is fixed. It is designed to connect the bait to the main fishing line. A triple hook is attached to the bottom hole.
Experienced fishermen usually remove the top winding ring immediately after purchase to avoid accidental loss of the bait and improve its already excellent aerodynamic performance. The tee is also recommended to be replaced immediately, because the hooks on it are usually blunt and very poorly sharpened. The size of the hooks is chosen depending on the type of fish on which they are installed. You can attach a thread, a piece of wool or lurex to the tee to attract the attention of a predator. The original bait has a silver color.
Benefits
One of the main advantages of Castmaster spinners is its versatility. With its help, you can catch any fish in any reservoirs.
Another advantage is excellent range. With good spinning and the right technique, you can abandon the bait for seventy meters.
Anglers note a good steady game of bait in high-speed and strong currents. When narrowing, you can apply various animation techniques, including jerking and step wiring. The bait can be used for plumb fishing. The product has an affordable price.
Gear selection
Usually it is recommended to use an inertialess reel and a thin fishing line for fishing on the presented bait. Thanks to this, you can throw the spinner to the maximum distance, which is especially important in large bodies of water, when fishing for asp, perch in boilers and when zander is snared from the shore.
Experts recommend the use of a monofilament longer than 125 m, which has high strength and softness.
The length of the spinning rod when fishing, according to reviews, on the Castmaster spinner should be at least 2.7 m. The rod should be durable, designed for long casts in a power style, with an average system.
Reviews of professionals
Most often, the Castmaster spinner is used, according to the reviews of professionals, when fishing for asp due to its ballistic performance, the ability to stay in the upper horizon and a stable game with fast wiring.
It is enough for the asp to see how the polished metal plays in the light, imitating a wounded fry, which sinks to the bottom of the upper layers of water. The bait copes with this task ideally, due to its range and ability to glide over the surface of the water, depicting the food objects of the asp.
To catch this fish, it is recommended to stock up with baits of different weights (it is better to have a complete line in stock), since it is possible to determine the optimal weight of the spinner only experimentally.
Pike perch fishing
The bait proved to be excellent at catching zander. It is distinguished by an attractive game on step wiring and can be used at great depths. In addition, fishing for raising and lowering the bait is good. Spoon-bait perfectly holds the current and is distinguished by a good game in medium and even strong currents.
The lure “Castmaster” for pike perch is best chosen with a weight of 21-35 g when fishing in deep areas. It descends into the feeding zone of the predator. This greatly increases the chances of fishing. If the predator goes feeding in the coastal zone, lighter models should be used.
Catching perch
Perch is the most common predatory fish in our freshwater bodies. She reacts to certain types of baits. When choosing a Castmaster lure for perch, you should pay attention to small varieties. It is believed that this bait is good for passive fish, because it quickly sinks to the bottom. This spinner provokes sluggish fish to bite. Therefore, perches when fishing on this bait usually come across large, leading a passive lifestyle.
Do not use this bait in shallow water with uniform postings. But you can use it not only for spinning, but also for sheer fishing from a bridge or pier. To catch perch in still water, uniform wiring is used with small pauses, usually at medium speed, with small jerks.
When fishing on the course, it is recommended to make small jerks. The bait sinks to the bottom not in uniform steps, but in levels of different lengths in a chaotic manner. This method of catching perch is very effective.
In addition to perch, chub, ide, dace, rudd, sabrefish, and sometimes even roach, bream or bleak, willingly peck at small models.
Pike fishing
The Castmaster lure for pike is very effective. She acts on this predator simply bewitching. Pike adores her and always attacks as soon as she catches her eye. It is on this type of bait that the pike steadily pecks in the spring, and in the summer, and in the fall. When narrowing this predatory fish, standard wiring is used - uniform, stepwise, jerky or combined.
On a weak course, methods of falling, dragging along the bottom or a stepwise approach are used. On a strong current, methods of a difficult step are used, fishing for demolition and for holding. It should be noted that catching pike, as well as other predators using the presented bait, is not an easy task, requiring certain skills.
Winter fishing
The universality of the presented bait lies in the fact that with its help it is possible to catch predatory fish not only for spinning. It shows excellent results in sheer fishing and is often used for winter fishing. This bait is especially effective for fishing perch and pike perch during this period. The “Castmaster” winter baubles do not have as high demands as the spinning version, which is why fishermen often use home-made modifications of this bait.
It is not difficult to make the presented bait on your own at home. The starting material can be a metal rod with a diameter of ten to twenty millimeters. You can use stainless steel, copper or aluminum.
Using a grinder or a hacksaw, metal sections are cut at the desired angle. By the way, it is not at all necessary to cut the rod exactly at the same angle as in the original spinner. You can experiment and as a result get a unique product with special properties and a unique game.
Using a file and a file, they clean the workpiece, and then polish it with sandpaper. Above and below, drill holes with a drill and also clean them. A crown is inserted into the upper hole. You can put a swivel into it, or you can attach the bait directly to the fishing line. A crown is inserted into the bottom hole, and a tee is inserted into it. The bait is ready!
For successful fishing, using the presented original or homemade spinner, it is important to choose its size correctly. Experienced fishermen have repeatedly noticed that fish can categorically refuse to bite on too large or too small bait. Usually the correct size is determined experimentally.
To do this, first choose an average bait weighing 14 g. If you do not bite or bite weakly, you need to choose a spinner in size, trying its various modifications. It is better to adjust the size of the bait in the direction of decrease.
If the fisherman is aimed at catching a large predator, you do not need to reduce the size of the spinner. You should try to attract the attention of mining in various ways of posting, not exchanging for a trifle in anticipation of large copies.
Having considered the features of the Castmaster spinner, you can choose the best option for each type of fishing. Proper use of the bait will give a high result.