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Casting Spoon
Spoons

Casting Spoon

All lures

Wobbling flash that fires up big fish.

Technique

Steady wind or flutter

Depth

3-25 ft

Water Clarity

Clear to stained

Best Conditions

Open water, cold months

Spring Fall

About This Lure

A concave metal spoon that wobbles on the retrieve and flutters on the fall, great for a range of predators.

How To Fish It

Cast your spoon to structure edges or drop-offs and allow it to flutter down to the target depth before initiating a steady retrieve. Maintain consistent contact with the lure to feel for subtle strikes on the fall, especially when fishing for walleye. Vary your rod tip height to control the spoon's running depth relative to weed lines and submerged timber.

Retrieve Cadence

Execute a slow, steady crank with periodic two-second pauses to allow the spoon to flutter erratically toward the bottom.

Best Colors

Silver/Blue— Clear water and sunny, high-visibility days
Gold— Stained or murky water conditions
Firetiger— Aggressive pike in overcast or low-light conditions
Copper— Late fall walleye on rocky bottoms

Sizes & When To Use

1/4 ozFinesse presentations for trout in shallow streams or calm ponds
1/2 oz to 3/4 ozStandard all-purpose size for pike and walleye in mid-depth ranges
1 oz+Deep water trolling or heavy current applications

Commonly Rigged On

snap swiveldirect tie to fluorocarbon leader

Recommended Gear

7-foot medium-heavy fast-action spinning or baitcasting rod paired with a 3000 series reel spooled with 15-20 lb braided line and a 3-foot fluorocarbon leader.

Pro Tips

  • Replace stock hardware with high-quality ball-bearing swivels to prevent line twist.
  • Attach a small piece of pork rind or soft plastic trailer to the hook for added vibration.
  • Use a erratic 'jig-and-drop' retrieve to mimic a dying baitfish when targeting lethargic pike.
  • Always check your leader for nicks after landing a northern pike due to their sharp teeth.

Species This Lure Catches

PikeTroutWalleye
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