How To Fish Kastmasters For Stocked Trout (DEADLY EFFECTIVE!!)

Arguably one of the most deadly trout lures on the market. The kastmaster is hard to resist when put in front of a stocked trout. These stocked trout are biters and aggressive when they enter the lakes and ponds. Trout fishing with kastmasters is pretty easy to do and when done right, you can easily fill your stringer with stocked trout. In this video Jordan Knigge from Addicted Fishing talks about how to easily set up your kastmaster and exactly how to fish the lure for these tasty little stocker trout.
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[@andreboismier3037]

Really enjoying the length of these simple fishing tips! There are too many videos out that are 10+mins long just so someone can tell you some tips that take 1 min to explain. Thanks again love the channel, keep it up 👍

[@noobfishing101]

I’ve never knew how to fish this! I’m definitely going to try this now!!! Thanks!

[@notblazedfordays9536]

Just threw one on my rod today shore fishing in a deep portion of the Milwaukee river. Had no idea how to reel it in😅. Thanks for the help sir!

[@adamhendricks7288]

This technique is great! Tried it yesterday and they love it. Thanks!

[@jb9189]

I used to tie them straight to the line but I think a metal loop is really important to add. If you get a kastmaster with a rough cut, that hole will slice your line right off if a fish hits it. It's happened to me 3 times.

[@sylasphallon2595]

Same!

[@HATINTHEKAT]

Definitely! I always attach it with either a duo-lock snap or something similar, or a ball bearing swivel with a snap on it, but I never trust my lures/fish fighting to the flimsy “safety snap” types of snaps, always duo lock or coastlock or similar, the snap helps with the action too, sort of like using a loop knot on jigs and spoons

[@dougfreshking1977]

Good idea. I had one cut the end off my line yesterday.

[@Al-zy9sx]

Same, prefer a snug knot attached to the stock split ring. I also put a small siwash hook on with the point down, and bend the point inward just a bit with pliers to reduce snags.

[@thomasflores7817]

Mine all come with the rings on them

[@csucujo]

Wanted to see you catch a fish with that technique but o well 👍🏼🇺🇸

[@ziggyjohnston5302]

That would've been a good way to promote this technique

[@ceemee1430]

You have the tools grasshopper

[@Oregonremote]

Sweet vid Jordan. Cast Masters are awesome for trout. Ive caught so many on these fishing lakes. They love them on the drop!

[@TheBigMan9]

Frugal Fishing Fundamentals they work amazingly for perch

[@superg8018]

Kastmasters are my "go to" lure for everything. I always use a swivel and a straight retrieve works fine.

[@MisterDogg]

What size do you use for trout? Do you use a weight?

[@masonwhite3728]

I agree with your setup, I did some research, and most people said to use a swivel

[@superg8018]

@@MisterDogg I use a 1/4 ounce with no weight. The kastmaster is heavy enough by itself. I also use an ultralight spinning rod with 6 lb monofilament.

[@superg8018]

@@masonwhite3728 a lot of people use a swivel to prevent the line from twisting up. I feel that Kastmasters "swim" better when they are just tied directly to the line. The only reason I use a swivel is for quick lure changes.

[@MisterDogg]

@@superg8018 thanks buddy. Copied your setup ahaha.

[@Deaddriftbum]

First thing my dad threw in my basket when I started assembling my very own trout gear was two Kastmasters. I’ve never used them and i have never seen him use them my whole life. But he claims they work so I had to buy them lol. I’ll have to give them a shot

[@DemonRat71]

I've used kastmasters for bass also. Their fun to catch with one. Nice video. Now I know what I was doing wrong for trout. I've always used a swivel. Learned something new. Thanks for the video.

[@Lucildor]

What colors have worked well for you for bass? Caught a nice smallie the other day on a gold colored kastmaster.

[@DemonRat71]

@@Lucildor Silver/blue ones. I also take a silver one and put Hyper-Vis+ on it of different colors on each one. Works great and is a must have for any lures I use.

[@ryandinatale110]

Silver blue everywhere..... I don't even know why I have other lures I'll try for hours then say fuck it out on the kastmaster and get a couple every time

[@SweetestStingHoney]

Never really used them till this last summer my son got a few using a Kastmaster. Didn’t think about the jerking motion while reeling, thanks for the info.

[@Lm701]

Just yesterday I tied one with a loop knot and reeled slow and steady. The action was amazing. Looked pretty much exactly like a swimming bait fish. Never thought about the jerking motion though. I'll have to give it a try.

[@chrisbajema8002]

My number one addictive addict ... my man Jordan!! Love the sound out but where I come from we buy them in 1/6 oz. and 1/8 oz. just sayin.. sane great action, lot more fun in my opinion 🎣🎯

[@Soxruleyanksdrool]

When I was a kid, my pop taught me to use a swivel for quick lure changes but he did use the reel and lift technique. Also he used 1/8 and 1/4 oz. Kastmasters in several colors.

[@wilsonflanders878]

Thanks for the tip

[@oscartango8234]

Now I know why i havnt been catching fish. I been using a swivel! thanks Jordan

[@dennycouncil2282]

Maaan i love Kastmasters! This is so outdated, but so f'n effective lure... i mean it will catch every single predator fish there is! today it got me numerous perches in no time... no minnows, no plastic baits, just one golden 3gr. kastmaster... all day long! love it!

[@fahe7091]

I always catch walleyes trouts and salmons by kastmasters lures easily and simply!

[@robjoe1167]

I've also caught salmon dolly varden, rock fish, and one small lake trout can't believe it took me almost 50 years to finally try one

[@AddictedFishing]

The Kastmaster is deadly on all species!

[@aggravatedtrade2254]

Took the swivels off my kastmaster.....Loe and Behold i start catching fish.....TY addicted

[@davidpickens6916]

I could learn new ways… I’ve been fishing them as slowly possible while the lure still wiggles.. slaying the brookies… I’ll play around fishing like this… thanks!

[@jordanyang3066]

Caught 6 today on the kastmaster. Through them all back too

[@shawneldridge9312]

i like using a 1/32oz fish hawk wahoo popeye feather jigs, a 1/32oz. northland mimic minnow Fry's and a 1/64 oz trout magnets. all great colors & all great action as will. also great for trout, crappies, sunnies, bluegills and rockbass, all very small, very lite little tackle.

[@dylanashley799]

I run the okuma elite ultra light with all my lures for trout or bass for that matter bass in my neck of the woods rarely get over a few pounds

[@TBONE82]

2019 AwSoMe!!😎👍🏻

[@youngaznbro]

Guess I've been fishing the kastmasters wrong, I usually lift up my pole high and slowly reel in. Usually create the Kastmasters to swim like a Fish side to side.. it works too. But I need to try this style ^_^ Thank you!

[@chrisslicer4193]

I have only recently started watching your videos.... and your advice seems very solid, but i think that if you are going to do these "tutorial" videos, you should also at least once show where your technique is actually effective.... I'm not saying it's not, but in all of your "tutorial" videos that i've watched, you haven't shown once where you catch a fish using said technique....

[@SnailHatan]

Yeah, it’s almost like they show the reality of fishing instead of only showing glory shots. It’s a damn tutorial, not a fishing compilation.

[@NeonKue]

Well, the fish know when an angler is doing a tutorial so they will not interrupt the video for educational purposes.

[@racerdude7149]

I love the 3.5 gram kastmasters for trout and bass. Reel and pop or reel and lift. Slow it down, speed it up, figure out how they want it presented

[@blakewilliams5580]

Hey I just discovered how fun lure fishing is and I’m looking for an ultralight rod and reel setup. Since I’m new to fishing everything online is confusing. Do you guys have a video or suggestions for a decent, slightly on the cheaper side setup?

[@SkiloDog2000]

blake williams St Croix Premiere 6’ ultralight fast rod with a Pflueger Presidente 20x size reel. I use 8lb braid to a 4lb fluorocarbon leader. Hope that helps! If your want to go as cheap as possible just go buy the smallest Ugly Stick at Walmart.

[@WilliamKister]

Kastmasters are a staple that every tacklebox should have. I have caught a ton of fish utilizing a swivel however and it did not impede the action of the lure.

[@zachcharlot5026]

Great quick video. I would love to see you catch fish with the techniques you show (across all videos) even if it's not from that same location or even day. Would give you a bit more credibility as an instructor as well! Thanks for the tips!

[@Al-zy9sx]

Agreed, just roll some footage from another trip, no biggie. Just for the sake of compelling content!

[@zachcharlot5026]

@@Al-zy9sx I have since caught fish using this technique in rivers. Definitely didn't doubt the guy; but like you said, just for the sake of compelling content. Especially for new anglers or people who don't know the channel.

[@dcfanchris]

Using your tips I managed to catch 55 stocked Brook Trout in 3 days all on Kastmasters.

[@coltsfan264]

I know it’s 3 years later but kastmasters are then best lure ever, work great for walleye as well

[@talibandz707]

@@coltsfan264 my friend caught a big trout wit the gold cast master today

[@joselucero368]

Gonna be using a Kastmaster for the first time this weekend. My reel is loaded up with 10 lb braid in the low vis green color.. would you recommend tying on a swivel and using a leader to tie the kastmaster? Or should I tie it directly to the 10 lb braid? Thanks for your help, love the channel!!

[@ctbsancho2516]

I'm not a pro but I would tie a 4 or 6 # mono leader to braid. You'll eventually figure out all you need is mono for basic trout fishing. Tight lines 🤙

[@Pinotbrandon86]

In the video you say Ultra light rod but your fishing a light rod. Okuma makes a UL in 7’6. Is there in that would be better than the other?

[@seahawksnation3396]

Hey kastmasters are still good in creeks right not just like lakes with trout

[@Stogsdill8]

I usually just cast and retrieve and that's it. no flicking or anything. maybe a stop and go here and there but Mainly just real back at medium speed has always be how I caught rainbows up here in Washington

[@spencerskewes9370]

I kill it with a 1/2oz kastmaster in the backcountry !! Wild trout like em too

[@fiendfrank]

Is a barrel swivel okay to use rather than tying direct?

[@AddictedFishing]

Yes not a problem!

[@robertarchuleta8618]

Got my first smallmouth doing this

[@willbowe6631]

Thanks for the video, short sweet, and great advice!

[@odelaguila5003]

No use split ring? To attach?

[@shellyrhazeleur6029]

Will that work in a river with a good currant?

[@jimmytomas79]

I used this technique today caught a trout on it

[@michaeljones8771]

#justthetip. Thank you

[@tylerderocher6777]

8lb !??! Holy shit ! Guy shoots whitetail with .50cal I bet

[@swordfish54]

Wicked hat. What brand is that?

[@AddictedFishing]

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[@mgetrost]

Thanks for mentioning the swivel. Most skip the most important detail.

[@dancasey9410]

I need another fishing fix

[@tommyweller9130]

wheres the bumper boats segment

[@DabdaddyJoe69]

Is 8# test to heavy for trout, everyone is always telling not to got heavier then 4# test. Or does it make a difference?

[@wisconsindorktrip7873]

8lb mono is all I use for trout. If you go any lighter than that in a stream with rocks and logs you'll be losing a lot more lures.

[@jayk.2276]

I like to use 8# fluorocarbon line. Its strong enough to fight big trout but since it's fluorocarbon its practically clear underwater and invisible to the trout. I fish lots of rivers and streams with wild native trout.

[@ctbsancho2516]

I'm not a pro but 6# is my go to for basic alpine lakes and rivers. Have good knots and you shouldn't have a problem. I use 4# also and I like it even more than 6#. Always adapt your gear and rigs to where and what you're fishing for. If I'm going after lake trout lunker's then I'm at 10# plus. Tight lines

[@DabdaddyJoe69]

@@ctbsancho2516 thanks for the input, I will definitely give this a try.

[@DabdaddyJoe69]

@@wisconsindorktrip7873 would this work for lakes?? Particularly out west?

[@whitetroutchannel]

wow amazing tip on how to lose your lure no split ring or swivel? frayed line, snappy snappy

[@devinluke3311]

That's not an ultra light rod though.... however what would the difference be between the two.

[@TheRealAmbitionEm]

do you use any bait on these? hopefully this question hasn't been asked a thousand times lol.

[@AddictedFishing]

You could but ideally not because it ruins the action. Sometimes small pieces of bait on the hooks works, but not too much as it ruins the action.

[@TheRealAmbitionEm]

Ok good to know. I been trying to start fishing in the river is definitely tricky 😅

[@saillei1808]

it works in river as well, just steady retrieve.

[@NasalObstruction]

tying direct like that is not a good idea..use a clip

[@RenegadeClock]

Did you get skunked?

[@AddictedFishing]

Nope we caught a bunch this day!

[@RenegadeClock]

Ok, just didn't see you actually catch one on the Kastmaster in this video. So giving you a hard time. lol@@AddictedFishing

[@valdez27505]

I don't do that technique or tie it directly to the line. I use a swivel. Caught 10 in about n hr

[@edwardkarpyuk7323]

When was this

[@tommyweller9130]

i was there when they made it i was about 2 weeks ago

[@arshakadelic]

No sinker?

[@valvefloater]

Caught my largest trout ever trolling a Kastmaster

[@robjoe1167]

Love your videos, I just want to say I just discovered how great the kastmaster is but I have found that if I just use a slow steady retrieve almost so slow it seems like it should be dragging on the bottom just enough to get it to wobble side to side works best. I have used a few twitch's or even just let it fall if I get a short hit. I'm going to try your method a little more but I haven't done as well. Also looking forward to trying to do some hard water with the kastmaster this winter. Thanks again for the great videos and the awesome tutorials.

[@AddictedFishing]

So just the slow roll right on bottom you found works best ?

[@robjoe1167]

@@AddictedFishing it doesn't have to be right on the bottom if I want it to stay higher in the water collom I might give it a couple twitch it will keep it up but definitely I try to crank just fast enough to make it woble back and forth but not spin. It will look just like a minnow swimming. I did catch a couple trout this morning the retrieve like the video showed. But can't say Wich is better but I do know the castmaster catch's fish.

[@AddictedFishing]

robert joe bodo ok sweet! Good feedback

[@codiefrazier8337]

Never did that I just reel and that's caught tons of sticker trout

[@dhamm7415]

Me too

[@learningtofish7036]

Just juice, no hype. What I look for.

[@joedec1908]

So when you cut the tag end off you just leave it on the ground? 🤔

[@bambambamVB3]

oh Hell no!

[@CC_Marauder]

I saw that as well. Pissed me off. ALWAYS LEAVE THE OUTDOORS NEAR YOU CLEANER THAN YOU FOUND IT.

[@v23apr]

This lure never catches for me.

[@CC_Marauder]

But you didn't catch any trout. Hmmmm

[@JoseAlvarez-jg5bu]

Deadly I didn’t see one single hook up