How to Build FAKE Kastmasters with Cheap Blanks DIY | Add Bucktails to ANY Hook

Local Bay Area maker and avid angler Andrew Lawrence shows me how he assembles his own Kastmaster knockoff 'Master Kast' surf metal lures from cheap blanks and tie bucktails to any hook. Paint it, powder coat it, it's up to you - save money and have more satisfaction while you catch! This how-to vid covers surf spoons but can be scaled up or down for any size spoons, mickeys, metals, etc.
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[@ishwithfish]

i love catching with my own homemade gear. this vid was made to touch base with the other local DIY guys that make their own tools for fishing too. let me know if you guys would be interested in more vids like this in the future👍

[@marke.1021]

Made my own Rock fish Jigs some years back, used Cheap brooms or dusters for the yellow hair and regular yarn for bodies. Might be able to find an inexpensive substitute for buck hair as not all that cheap unfortunately..Also could add some metallic colored flashing into the threads if felt up to it ..sorta give it a bit more "bling".. Nice video as always.

[@ishwithfish]

Mark E. awesome, wow thats truly an inexpensive way to built a lure. i'm gonna scrap together random stuff together and try to build a lure one day, see if it works.

[@pete5106]

I get mine from china in bulk for about a dollar each shipped. Dump the cheap rings and trebles. Airbrush or use lure flash tape. From years of experimenting with hooks on metals, have come to love the gamakatsu open eye (siwash) big river hook, line sides do not come off this hook once you hook em. I tie a few all white, all chartreuse, then most white with a chartreuse lateral line all with a pinch of crystal flash or flashabou for the bucktails. The white with chart does the best here in the bay. Same with hair-razers (bucktail jigs), much cheaper to make your own and very satisfying to get fish on something you made. As always, great vid Ish.

[@ishwithfish]

awesome info! comment like this def adds to the mindshare of this vid, i hope people stumble on this for expanded info. i've swapped spinner c stock hooks for siwash, never thought to do it on metals. will def try these tips out for the striper season, thx man.

[@MisfitSince85]

Pete 510 Willing to share the source? I need to make some since I lose them more than I catch fish 😂

[@user-tk1mf1xk7k]

This a great winter project for my boy and I. Then try out our craftnin the Spring: or next week! Any interest in sharing the China resource? No pressure; I dont mind working for it. Be blessed

[@CC_Marauder]

#DeathToChina

[@tommc70]

Great video man! Thanks for sharing - gonna have to give this a shot.

[@ishwithfish]

tommc70 right on man, have fun, it's an easier process than i thought👍

[@bc_8314]

Good video. Interesting stuff. Now I have to go down the worm hole of tying my own buck tails!

[@ishwithfish]

good, now i have company lol. love catching crabs with my own homemade snares, i bet it's just as fun catching fish with homemade lures.

[@ishwithfish]

If you like what you see, visit www.amazon.com/shop/ishwithfish for ALL the gear I use, review, and approve. These affiliate links directly support future content. Gratitude! 🙏 -------- hi everyone, there seems to be some confusion with the title. if this vid covered building them from ingot or scrap, i would have titled it differently, maybe "make your own km from scratch metal". i don't think most people can smelt, mold, cut, grind, balance, and polish metals, so this is a simple diy anyone can follow to assemble a custom like-kastmaster from cheap blanks.

[@tolpacourt]

You don't smelt ore into metal? All the cool kids do!

[@oscargurule7942]

Hey were did you buy them from so I can make my own

[@vidachristina]

Awesome how-to vid bruh! Keep it upppp

[@ishwithfish]

+vidachristina thx! think i should make this a series? visiting local makers. i felt like one of those hosts on sesame street, taking the viewer on a 'how its made' field trip lol

[@Orlando-ho4jo]

Awesome video Ish! Appreciate the information. I use a lot of kastmasters for lake trout in the east bay and its nice to know how to make'm now.

[@ishwithfish]

Orlando Arroyo right on man, if this vid gets anglers to build their first lure, I've succeeded.

[@Moco925]

I use them here in the ca delta antioch area 1/8-3/4 oz and it catches everything out here

[@entername5706]

Awesome thanks for the tutorial!! My kastmaster looks beautiful can’t wait to cast it!!

[@howardgreen9718]

Another great video thanks 🙏

[@K0zec]

Interesting vid. I doubt i would make them myself, but really nice to know that i could always come back if i wanted to try.

[@ishwithfish]

Morgan Monge yup, if you get inspired, the vid will be here.

[@thecatdaddyexperience1222]

Great idea. Just subscribed. I just started making videos myself and finally got an editor.

[@ishwithfish]

Cat Daddy Fishin thx man, have fun on the creator side of the screen.

[@ricardonuno1694]

Great vid, enjoyed it.

[@ishwithfish]

+Ricardo Nuno thx man, i plan on featuring more 'makers' like this, hopefully represent for the local diy guys that build and catch. love it.

[@sniper3007]

Awesome video make a follow-up using the kastmaster and bucktail!

[@ishwithfish]

sniper3007 great idea! i kept the one we made in the vid, hope to catch something with it soon.

[@allanclose9684]

Tie a couple of half hitches with your thread before you glue. That way if glue fails thread will not unwind. It works, iv'e been tying trout , steal head and salmon flies since 1069.

[@ishwithfish]

+Allan Close great tip, thx! 1069? AD or BC😁

[@pevo5227]

Wow only 50 years until your thousandth year of fly tying ;)

[@Voltomess]

Hey guys I'm new to fishing never did it before I just bought my rod and reel combo and I have the same tackle as you but size 1/2 oz with a hook on it so my question is how do I know what kind of fish and how big fish I can catch on that?? there is no information about anything I was hoping for some info about what kind of fishing line to use with this and all that but on the back of that tackle no info. Yeah I know I probably sound stupid but yeah I have no idea about fishing lol.

[@Tibi0o]

Love your videos. Tried the spoon link and i don't see any listed. Please advise.

[@user-kk6lc1th2r]

Yeahhhhh son! Love these DIY videos! Shoutout to Andrew for taking the time to drop some knowledge.

[@ishwithfish]

P thx p, interested in more diy vids with local 'makers' in the future?

[@user-kk6lc1th2r]

Always! Some DIY (and easy to rig) weights would be nice considering how much lead I've donated to New Jag City off the rocks; I'm experimenting with nuts and bolts with mixed results. And even if it's impractical for the layperson, a video featuring any anglers 3D printing their own tackle would be pretty eye-opening.

[@Gentlemanscholarsignssf]

This is Andrew from the video - thanks for the kind words.

[@user-kk6lc1th2r]

Of course! Much respect for bringing Maker sensibility to fishing. Also it was cool running into you on the rocks this afternoon. Hope you went home with some rockies or a cab!

[@Gentlemanscholarsignssf]

P i should have showed you the Sinkers I was using today.

[@bruceanderson8720]

thanks

[@sk8rman919]

I have a couple dozen kastmasters I found metal detecting I plan to put new hooks on and put back into service

[@mauricebrown9094]

I actually thought you were going to make the cast master.. not just add the fittings..

[@ishwithfish]

+Maurice Brown sorry, this video covers customizing your own blanks, not building them from scratch. i would have titled it differently, maybe "make your own km from scrap metal". i don't think most people can smelt, mold, cut, grind, balance, and polish metals, so this is a simple diy anyone can follow.

[@shaneisthedj]

i thought the same thing...i mean it does say 'How to BUILD Fake kastmasters'

[@chalo186ga]

Now I have to try it.

[@ishwithfish]

Gonzalo Alvarez do it! and catch something with it, i promise it'll feel so rewarding.

[@chalo186ga]

Ish With Fish , already ordered from the link and ready for arrival. Thanks Ish always like doing my own stuff and just like you said I find it rewarding.

[@nfglasoe]

What size treble hook for 1oz lure?

[@jackguffey2597]

where do you get your blanks , haven't found anything over 1/2 oz need 3/4

[@ishwithfish]

check out the link in the description :) i'm working with THE guy that distributes the Master Kast blanks, he has many sizes in bulk. use code ishwithfish and get free shipping on entire order.

[@javiermartinez-ns8ke]

the best video I've seen in a long time and what I liked the most was that you distes all the excellent shopping link better explanation there is not best regar javier martinez

[@ishwithfish]

javier martinez thx man, hope you enjoyed it👍

[@angelwingsking9466]

Old micro spoon ago. Of course If need new micro spoon make idea tail like jigg can and like lures same both.

[@georgepraveen87]

Can you give the size specifications of the Lure of tiny size and mediam size

[@ishwithfish]

+george praveen i use 1/8 through 3/8 oz for rainbow trout and smaller bass.

[@timothyroche6445]

need many cause they snag right away on rocky canadian shield lakes

[@heathschwab]

MY fav lure I got blessed last spring Walmart sold alot if there small ones well small to yours lol. Got for a dollar each got about dozen. So I've never owned a big one can't afford I give away fishing gear to kids thru a kids non profit fishing group. So I have to buy cheap. Mostly yard sale finds and Walmart deals. So man ide love to try a big one. Wow good deal thanks for sharing. God bless

[@ishwithfish]

+heath schwab thx for the great feedback! yup the small ones tend to go on sale way more often. anything 2+ oz are hard to find under 10 bux. we pay 15-20 bucks each for the 2-4 oz. if you fish the surf like we do and want big ones for cheap, this vid will get you started. and thx for paying it forward to the next generation, awesome work!🖒

[@heathschwab]

Ish With Fish yeah never seen one that big 1 oz I think o have a few bigger but don't look that big. But yea 15 dollars my group don't get them kinds of funds if I make 15 it buys 14 dollar lures and 14 smiles. But it's only been 10 years doing it my self. Maybe one day will get bigger. Thanks sir. God bless

[@coreyscookin]

Hey man, cant help but notice the Almanac sweater. I work there as a line cook. You should come in and say hey. Great beer, great food, and I'd love to talk fishing!

[@ishwithfish]

coreyscookin right on man, i wonder if Andrew did work there? would love to drop by one day.

[@Gentlemanscholarsignssf]

This is Andrew from the video - I actually painted all your signs and was in there two nights ago.

[@coreyscookin]

small world! OK, well I'm going to keep an eye out for you, swing by the kitchen and ask for Corey.

[@coreyscookin]

Yeah man apparently he made all the signage. Come on in anytime, great sour beers and burgers. Swing by the kitchen and ask for Corey!

[@ishwithfish]

coreyscookin fishing bringing people together! love it! if i get a surf striper on that masterkast Andrew built me, i know where we're coming to celebrate👍

[@tonydillion9807]

Where do I get the metal pieces? I did see a link for it

[@ishwithfish]

+Tony Dillion links for everything in the description, and you can also find parts on eBay.

[@marcusbullock630]

All you need for spoons like kastmasters are just split-rings, a piece of metal with two holes, and a treble hook. You can cut pieces of aluminum can and bend them, then punch holes in and transform them into awesome fluttering spoons

[@lennykibbs260]

Hey Ish- don't see the description or info button on the vid- , where do you get these Master Kast blanks? I've searched but unsuccessful.. Thanks

[@lennykibbs260]

Hey- Never mind- found it- I'm a bit lazy scrolling with my phone (Old age, small screen = lazy) anyway thanks for the vids

[@ishwithfish]

+Lenny Kibbs i always add links for the lazy👍

[@jaaron2834]

Hey there,… Kastmaster has been around for quite some years now and proved to be quite an effective lure to say the least… and yes, everything today is horrifically expensive for no good reason … Anyways… been experimenting with different lengths and variations of the Kastmaster … they all work very well, long ones, short ones, in between one as well… a little bit of bling goes a long way on these lures …. To step up the game …. going to cut the out of stainless steel rods …. just for personal use … stainless is not cheap by any means but It won’t rust because everything will be stainless… and instead of treble hooks … single stainless hooks that resembles a big nasty salmon fly….

[@CC_Marauder]

These are zinc blanks NOT stainless steel like real Kastmasters. How would you explain the longevity difference between the different metal types in your experience? Is it worth it to buy cheap up front only to wish you spent a little more on SS to begin with?

[@rkw221]

kinda my thoughts as well. Not only the type of metal but also it's density. As well as balance in the body blank. I've fishes KM's since the 70s and also cringe at their cost even back then. However, after trying dozens of knock-off I always went back to the real deal. I am totally for saving but often we are stepping over dollars (in this case fish) to pick up pennies. Balance is also a big thing in a DIY knockoff as this affects motion and fishability. Love the idea just suggest treading lightly to see if your builds need refined to actually catch fish...

[@dylangreenfield8991]

How much fish can u catch before the buck tail starts to break away

[@ishwithfish]

After using the featured bucktail for about 10 surf hours, the hairs and thread are holding up great, but are being stained by the rusting treble. My advice: if you're fishing salt, use a saltwater rated treble, like a VMC O Shaughnessy.

[@CatchCatchFish]

Buy a bunch on Aliexpress. About $1 each. Search "metal spoon lures", you'll find a ton of options

[@jamesireland9188]

Why would anyone give this a thumbs down lol typical KZbin

[@jonnywaselectric]

We have Halco Twisty in Australia about $5 a pop

[@ishwithfish]

jonnywaselectric i don't know what that is but it sounds delicious lol

[@jonnywaselectric]

Ish With Fish they would have a slight metallic flavour www.halcotackle.com/products/twisty-chrome/

[@ishwithfish]

nice, thx! hopefully the fish find it tasty lol

[@colebishop2661]

hey Ish what up? So where would I pick up blanks brah?? I do my own snares also. I'de like to give the kasters a shot.. Good vid brutha, thanks..

[@ishwithfish]

right on man! links for blanks in description👍🏼

[@tonyjackson5115]

Was that a Kittery Trading Post sticker on that tinsel bag? If so, thanks for showing Maine some love.

[@ishwithfish]

+Tony Jackson yes it was! good stuff👍

[@Gentlemanscholarsignssf]

Yah got that on vacation. Great store

[@albertchen1894]

What size single hook do you recommend for the 1/8, 1/4, and 3/8 oz. sizes? Has anyone tried putting on a weedless hook?

[@CC_Marauder]

Good question. Very few, if any YT sites give tips on the proper size treble hook to use on a Kastmaster or Master Kast based on ounce size of the blank. Kind of important tie together info to the normal inquiring mind.

[@k9er233]

For Trout and similar size using trebles, I have seen it suggested to use: #10 for 1/8 oz - #8 for 1/4 oz - #6 for 3/8 oz - #4 for 1/2 oz. For Salmon, Steelhead, Stripers, Black Bass etc. #2 for 3/4 oz - #1 for 1 oz - #1/0 for 1.5 oz - #2/0 for 2 oz - #3/0 for 3 oz. Personally, when I fish them using trebles, I generally go up 1 hook size above these recommendations for a better hookup. Often for Steelhead, Salmon, all Basses, saltwater species... I use a single Siwash or other large single trailer hook with the shortest shank that I can find. I always dress my hooks, treble or single with bucktail, craft fur, flashabou, crystal flash, feathers or combinations thereof. The dressing on the hooks adds extra kick in the water like a swimming fish's tail. If you think you are getting short strikers, trim the dressing to just past the hook bend, but I have found that most strikes are aggressive enough that it is usually not necessary to trim. If I could only have 1 lure for all of my fishing, it would be a Kastmaster. I have been consistently successful using them for almost anything that swims for over 61 years now, so you could say that I am solidly 'hooked' on them. 😁 Hope this helps and Good luck.🎣@@CC_Marauder

[@erickdunlap6415]

How much do you pay for them? They are under $5 at Walmart in GA.

[@ishwithfish]

+erick dunlap for surf stripers, we use 1 through 4 oz with bucktail or worm teasers. Acme brand run anywhere from $13-20 each at the lts. work well but easy to lose to sand bars, seaweed, rocks etc. that's why guys started assembling their own from bulk blanks👍

[@erickdunlap6415]

Cool, good to know. I am just getting into surf fishing and planning on relocating to the GA coast early next year. Have you or anyone you know have any luck with rooster tails or any other in line spinners in saltwater?

[@ishwithfish]

+erick dunlap watch some of PK Yi's rooster tail vids. he modifies them for surfperch and they seem to work👍

[@nutsack-1904]

When I heard the word Cheap my ears perked up lol Go even cheaper and use 1 inch trout grubs for each of the treble hooks instead of bucktails. Ghetto weave hair works good too I heard 😂

[@user-kk6lc1th2r]

The image of some old salt walking into a CVS asking for their weave section has me rollin' 😂

[@ishwithfish]

NutSack-1 great tip from a nutsack, how ironic🤣

[@nutsack-1904]

Ish With Fish you have inspired me to create my own curly buck pube kastmaster. Its going to have the best action ever!

[@sshelton1433]

Saw weave at Dollar Tree - you know that is quality hair.

[@igormunoz4153]

What kind of fish can you catch with this kind of lure?

[@ishwithfish]

+Igor Munoz all kinds😊 any predatory fish wired to chase baitfish will go after this lure. i have vids where i catch trout, largemouth bass, stripers, and large surfperch with lures just like this.

[@tolpacourt]

I see MasterCast blanks for sale at www.lurepartsonline.com/Online-Store/Casting-Spoons/MasterCast-Spoons.html The question is, are they made of brass or ferrous metal? Brass lures will swim differently than steel. Kastmasters are brass, of course.

[@ishwithfish]

hi, check out www.reelpowerhandles.com, the guy that runs that site sent me his master kast blanks, they're very good quality, action is similar if not exactly like an acme kastmaster (full links in vid description too). his blanks are made of zinc and plated, pretty durable in the surf in my month of testing. i'd replace the rings though. surf sizes are priced avg qty 10 for $29 which is like 50-60% less than oem acme versions. he's got a TON of other great gear and upgrades on his site, if you use promo code ishwithfish, you'll get free US shipping on ANY order. he's helping me help you guys out!

[@NasalObstruction]

Where do you buy the blanks?

[@ishwithfish]

+Bill Clinzel look for 'Master Kast' blanks in bulk. i posted Amazon links for everything shown in the description, but you might be able to find stuff elsewhere for a bit cheaper.

[@kevinkev500]

Where do you get the blanks for the KM body?

[@ishwithfish]

+Kevin Kev they're 'Master Kast' brand blanks, amazon links in the description👍

[@kevinkev500]

Thanks, I'm going to give it a try for Walleyes in open water. Most up here us them thru the ice but I hate the cold (that's why I live in WI) :)

[@ishwithfish]

+Kevin Kev cool, sounds fun. we use the larger sizes over here and those seem to have the most bulk savings, but you'll save a bit in any size with these blanks. walleye shaking in their boots!

[@carlosasosa4293]

Wowww can you sell them ? Those go for 10 dollars nere in mexico!!! The small ones !!! I would buy 300 to start please let me know

[@ishwithfish]

yes, i sell them in bulk quantities! check vid description for link, use promo code ishwithfish for free shipping, worldwide! best deal for these blanks online, much cheaper than the store. please tell your fishing friends too!

[@ericv4152]

Hey ish whats with the elevator music lol jk bro love the videos...

[@ishwithfish]

lmao tbh i need timeless nonsensical music to cover the background hum of fluorescent lighting, camera gear, street noise, etc

[@Manuel_Z_Kayaks]

You should rename the title to MAKING A BUCKTAIL HOOK!

[@DeerailBeatz]

where did you buy the blank spoons from?

[@ishwithfish]

check description for links, use promo code ishwithfish for free US shipping on anything!

[@DeerailBeatz]

Ish With Fish Thank you got it!

[@davidh8341]

@@ishwithfish the code no longer seems to work

[@fedup2533]

These guys sound more like experts at shrimping.

[@antonio999us]

Hello Ish with Fish... greetings form Peru... I like to do my own lures and when I saw your vid I thought that you will show how to do the KASTMASTER metal spoons... After some minutes watching your vid, I figured out that you use blank metals. Where did you bought them? Some years ago I did my own Kastmasters metals, using a circle section steel rod and cutting it with two different angles... It was very hard to made the cuts but at the end and after some effort, I got my homemade version of a Kastmaster.

[@ishwithfish]

hi, thx for watching! these blanks are called 'Master Kast' and are almost identical to shape and weight of the real Acme Kastmasters. I put a associate Amazon links in the description so you can easily order everything shown. You can find them on eBay too. Yes, you can certainly build your own spoons from scratch, but it's very difficult to cut and polish metals for the average angler, at least to match the grade of Kastmasters. These blanks are much more convenient.

[@antonio999us]

Thank you for you prompt reply .. I will see the link and i will buy some blanks. In case you want, i invite you to visit my channel and see my videos... all your comments and recommendations will be more than welcome...

[@ishwithfish]

thx, np, i like to engage with constructive comments. peaked at your page and am impressed with your lures, they're awesome! i'm looking forward to watching your content, looks great👍 while my vid covers entry-level lure building, your vids look like pro stuff! very cool.

[@antonio999us]

Please let me give you a recommendation. Instead using a treble hook at the end of your lure, try using an assit hook like the ones I set in my Attila Slim (can watch my video)... having that setup, your odds for catching will be better than using a treble hook. I have changed almost all treble hooks of my Spoons or Jigs with assist hooks. Try it at least with one of your jigs, and tell me how it went....

[@ishwithfish]

+antonio999us thx for the tip, ill check it out. yup i hear alotta guys swapping sp minnow trebles for single hooks too.

[@marvicty]

You can also use a straight, 4-5" white worm on a single hook. The action is unreal. It has to be a straight, thin round worm and not a curl tail worm. This is an old trick from dudes that used to fish at the old Evans St PG&E in San Francisco.

[@ishwithfish]

+Francisco Venegas jr. Nice, thx for the tip👊. Any recommended hook type/size for a 2 oz blank?

[@marvicty]

@Ish With Fish, I would probably go with a 2/0 Siwash hook on a 2 oz Kastmaster (Mastercast?). If it's 1 oz and below, definitely drop down in hook size. I found that if I was fishing the Bay, I never needed more than 1/2 - 3/4 oz.

[@ishwithfish]

+Francisco Venegas jr. Awesome, thx man

[@504doe]

No worries man. Keep doing what you're doing...you're Good

[@allanclose9684]

Ish with fish , you titled it right.

[@504doe]

I was mislead as well lol... this is like a beginner anglers vid...I've been switching hook types and sizes for years and also custom tieing colored feathers and fur etc... good vid for Noobies

[@ishwithfish]

+504doe sorry for any misleading, was intended to be a simple how-to for anglers who didn't know they could simply produce together lure parts.

[@TheMcChesneys]

teach us how to make the blanks.

[@ishwithfish]

+Frank Mcchesney if i figure out how to make them cheaper than Master Kast blanks, i will.

[@cory36cory]

Can't find those blanks.

[@ishwithfish]

links should be in description👍🏼

[@danettesalas2134]

Did I miss where you said you got the imitation Kastmasters? Please let me know. Thanks

[@ishwithfish]

link should be in description?

[@android9410]

You did not create a kastmaster spoon, all you did was attach a treble to an existing spoon.Which blanks did you use ?

[@codywilson1957]

My 3/8 oz kastmaster was 1.00 from Wal-Mart lol

[@ishwithfish]

Cody Wilson lucky! we use 1 to 4 oz with teasers, msrp ltb 10-20 bux ea!

[@P3ac30fM1nd]

Start at 3:00

[@n6ersrfexposure261]

...kamusta ka kuya?... 😀

[@ishwithfish]

+JaiCat Outdoors lol sup jai, hit me up when you're ready for that snare vid👍

[@kahelekoki6215]

Did I miss the part where to find the blanks?

[@kahelekoki6215]

I'm a idiot found the links thanks guys great tip

[@ishwithfish]

+Kahele Koki ty!

[@greatorangesky]

"Changing hooks on lures" you mean? And no, making one dose not require melting and smelting metal... but taking round stock and cutting at two angle, sanding, and drilling two holes is quite feasible for most.

[@ishwithfish]

+Jacob Tooley "buying blanks, adding hooks, tying teasers" i mean. targeted audience are people who are unaware it's easy to assemble your own🖒 and no, i don't think you can simply cut one from round stock. blanks are oval with disproportionate bevels - i think oem are cast molded, ported, chromed and polished. i don't think the average angler can make one at home.

[@desert1cop]

You are just making trailers not the whole Kastmasters,

[@jamesireland9188]

So many negative people in the comments lol. So many hateful people out there nowadays sad . Making a big deal over the title of the video who cares not a big deal so people will bitch and complain about anything and everything. Cool video thanks for the tips

[@ishwithfish]

haha thx man. yup, all i wanted to do was create a basic diy that shows anyone can assemble knock-off kastmasters that work and save a few bucks. i guess if anyone's inspired to try it themselves, i've done my job! thx to andrew, i had fun making my a stash of masterkast lures that work well and didn't cost much.

[@jamesireland9188]

Ish With Fish I'm definitely going to give it a try anything to save money I'm game. I'm from Massachusetts so once spring is here I will be out trying to catch some stripers . I'm usually a shore guy but finally got a sit on top kayak so I'm hoping to catch some stripers this season. Have a good day and stay safe keep up the cool vids

[@sfopeace9877]

How to put together a master cast should be the tittle! Make your own mean make the blank also !

[@karlwooduk]

kastmaster is a fake itself, just a copy of the dexter wedge

[@timothyroche6445]

it would be nice if you said where to buy the blanks, duh !

[@ishwithfish]

links in the description plus my discount code👌🏽

[@TiagoFranco07]

They aren’t cheap anymore 8 bucks for a one 0z master

[@Rup69ish]

What's with the music.

[@ishwithfish]

yay or nay on the music?🤔

[@Rup69ish]

@@ishwithfish No offense. It's just very distracting from content

[@ishwithfish]

@@Rup69ish agreed, i dropped the music from recent reviews, thx for the feedback👍🏼

[@towfer374]

Lose one...Lose 2 ...your out $30???...Kastmasters are nowhere near $15 each... Theyre like $4 each...because they work

[@ishwithfish]

+Tow Fer they are, check out the 2-4 oz surf models with teasers and single hook. $13-17 ea

[@saltwaterrook4638]

You might wanna revisit that analysis because you're wrong. For fucks sake man a quick Google search and you wouldn't have looked like an idiot.

[@adventureswithfrodo2721]

You can get them cheaper then this. This seems like an ad.......

[@ishwithfish]

thx for the feedback. if you can find cheaper components that allow you to build custom kastmaster-like spoons, awesome, you beat amazon pricing. and you're absolutely right, this is an ad, just like any other youtube video featuring other company's products. free advertisement for them - i'm not sponsored. at my cost, i planned, shot and edited this video to share some knowledge for viewers to consume, for free. the provided associate links get you started plus allow me to recoup some of the time investment. win win🤙

[@mgzw90]

Hey Ish, great videos, but please PLEASE stop using this TERRIBLE lounge music in the background!!

[@ishwithfish]

haha okok, if i don't drop the music ill at least turn it down🖒

[@DeeDee-vu5mi]

Disapponited in the video. I thought I was going to see how to make a blank kastmater

[@ishwithfish]

sorry if the title confused you, it's just a diy with cheap mass produced blanks.

[@DeeDee-vu5mi]

where did you get the blanks. I am always looking for cheap...LOL I make all my own baits, thanks

[@blackbirdpie217]

This is only a demonstration of tying a bucktail hook, not making a kastmaster clone. There is literally no information about making the lure itself.

[@charlieB69]

Since you said "The fish don't care about the name" why are you buying Kastmaster spoons? You can get cheaper kastmaster-style spoons from EBay and Aliexpress. You can save even more this way! Do the research.

[@ishwithfish]

+Charlie we DID the research😁. this vid features 'Master Kast' spoons, the cheap knockoff versions of name brand Acme Kastmaster spoons. check description for links for bulk quantities.

[@CC_Marauder]

@@ishwithfish The knock offs are made of zinc, the real Kastmasters are made of stainless steel.

[@oneofthosepeople2101]

Your putting something together. Not building.

[@ishwithfish]

+Freedom ForAll! Lemme ask: if you're building a house, aren't you putting something together? Semantics aside, i hope the vid was informative👍

[@GrugaCraftiano]

Got my dislike

[@ishwithfish]

👍

[@tjay99]

Worst video of this kind anywhere on the internet!!!!