Kastmasters are maybe the most versatile artificial ever made. They cast a mile even into the wind, I've fished them successfully in various sizes for everything from freshwater trout to offshore, and they can be fished using nearly every type of retrieve known to man. When I'm on the surf and the onshore wind kicks up, the Kastmaster is my go-to.
I’ve used almost all of those lures but never from the beach. I surf fish using a high low rig with three surf rods. Next time I go I’m bringing my 7 ft rod to use these lures while I wait for a hit on my surf rods.
I’m using a 9 ft surf rod that’s medium heavy. Do any of these apply to my rod if I just get heavier tackle? Was thinking of at least 1.5-2 ounces on my rod for tackle. Thanks!
9’ is a great length for the surf. Usually rods will have a lure rating on the top let you know the optimal weight that rod is designed to throw. With that being said, the shorter answer is yes, your rod will work great. Just get out there and give it a shot!
I've been using a spoon, bucktail, and jigs, in the South Carolina surf where I live, but haven't been having much luck. I am getting the best results using a Carolina rig or hi lo rig with bait. I think my issue is my retrieve with these lures. How do I retrieve them properly?
Hahah! I dang sure did, had to go back and check. Must not have been paying attention when i was putting all that together. Thanks for pointing that out.
I love the Rapala X-Rap twitching minnow (mullet) SXRT 10 MU because it sits down 1-2 feet below the surface but you can still walk the dog.They come already fitted with single hooks, I change out all my trebles.
nice! you picked them right! You might like my Kastmaster video Must Have Spoon For Surf Fishing - Artificial Lure Fishing From The Beach th-cam.com/video/PPyck5CgJic/w-d-xo.html
when i am throwing artificial my rod selection is lighter weight when compared to my bigger surf rods. My go-to rod for surf fishing with artificial is a 7'3" medium heavy fast action rod.
haha. I wish... I am small potatoes here, no sponsorship yet... I do make small commissions on purchases made after clicking my links though. Not enough to quit my day job ;-) thanks for the view and comment
For time of day, the only one that I think really makes a difference is top water. I generally will only cast top water in the morning, they usually don’t work as well in the surf later in the day. Every other lure can be used at any point, really just need to try them out.
@@tightlineshightides That's great dude. Thank you for the information, I am actually on the way right now to Key Biscayne to try out a new top water lure. Tides for fishing states its going to be good for fishing, and there is huge tarpon and pompano hitting the water right now. Thank you for the education.
You got it! Let me know how you do! I like to toss goofy jigs for pomp on light tackle (not top water). Tarpon will hit a wider variety in my opinion, but they are hard to catch with anything. Good luck!
Love the spoon! In just switched over to casting jigs a lot recently too which b are a ton of fun on the beach. I have va couple new videos on them, you should check them out
Thanks! I appreciate the view. The rods in this video are all ones that I built. The 1st one is a 7' 6" heavy action fast action rod that I built for walking the beach. Its on the bigger side for tossing large lures going after bigger species. Let me know if your interested in one, I can put you one together. For braid I usually run 20# most often. I find it the best all around size for most surf fishing. There are applications that I would go larger, but for 90% of my fishing its 20#.
those DOA shrimps are rigged upside down.. the hookpoint should come from the top, there is a hole that goes from the nose to the middle top part of the bait where the hook point should come out
Thanks for the good information you’re a good teacher articulate which is nice nowadays I’m a Land based fisherman strictly salt water Boca Raton guy native take care good fission
I haven’t Paul, but I went right to their site and they look pretty nice. Also, the engineer in me is intrigued with the concept of the “sonic signature” and the father in me loved the concept of “keeping the kids fishing”. Thanks for pointing me here!
@@tightlineshightides I own Unfair Lures and all the IP. Shoot me your address and I will send you some. The 3D gill, molded swivel etc are all unique.
Very cool! My father used to own a small fishing lure company called Zetabait back in the day as well as a rep agency that specialized in hunting and fishing sporting goods. I grew up packing bags and filling orders in the work room until I was old enough to help him on sales calls and work the booth at the trade shows. Here’s my email address Tyler@tightlinesandhightides.com Would love to touch base with you and try out your product!
@paulvanreenen6986 I dropped you a message from your website’s contact us form and left my address there. Thanks again for the offer to check your lures out!
Dude that was perfect explanation for beginner and the goddamn foreigner like me 😳 , Got to say appreciate it, learn a lot, gonna watch you now on ! Subscribe and like least can do for my Brother, bell is ringing too !!
The Kinemaster spoons gotta be the most versatile lure EVER made. The same lure has caught me largemouth bass in ponds in Oklahoma to rainbow trout out of rivers in Arkansas to Spanish mackerel in ocean in Seaside Florida.
Kastmasters are maybe the most versatile artificial ever made. They cast a mile even into the wind, I've fished them successfully in various sizes for everything from freshwater trout to offshore, and they can be fished using nearly every type of retrieve known to man. When I'm on the surf and the onshore wind kicks up, the Kastmaster is my go-to.
thanks for the comment! I love this lure.
I live about 5 hours from a beach in FL and have never been salt water fishing . I’d love to go next time I’m at the beach
You should!
5 hours from a beach in FL. Where do you live?
Thanks for that easy simple explanation and visual for saltwater fishing I’m just a beginner .very helpful.Stephen
Thank you for the comment! I am happy I was helpful.
I’ve used almost all of those lures but never from the beach. I surf fish using a high low rig with three surf rods. Next time I go I’m bringing my 7 ft rod to use these lures while I wait for a hit on my surf rods.
Yeah. That is my favorite way to do it.
Thanks for the view and comments. Let us know how your next trip turns out.
Great information. Very useful 👍
Thanks for the compliment!
Always looking for more video ideas. Is there anything else you would like to see in a surf fishing video?
Well organized and easy to follow
thank you! Im happy it was informative for you
Useful, thank you
Thank you for the views and comments! Tight lines out there!
The grass shrimp color will work in Hawaii good bait I'm going get brother some.. mahalo
mahalo to you! Thanks for the comment and view
Swap that doa shrimp out for a yozuri crank lure with the bill, they are awesome
Looking this one up now! Thanks!
Thanks for all the advice.
Any time!
I’m using a 9 ft surf rod that’s medium heavy. Do any of these apply to my rod if I just get heavier tackle? Was thinking of at least 1.5-2 ounces on my rod for tackle. Thanks!
9’ is a great length for the surf. Usually rods will have a lure rating on the top let you know the optimal weight that rod is designed to throw. With that being said, the shorter answer is yes, your rod will work great. Just get out there and give it a shot!
Awesome thank you brother.... Tight lines 😎🤙
Tight Lines!
Great lures and info
I've been using a spoon, bucktail, and jigs, in the South Carolina surf where I live, but haven't been having much luck. I am getting the best results using a Carolina rig or hi lo rig with bait. I think my issue is my retrieve with these lures. How do I retrieve them properly?
check out my video on best spoon for surf fishing. I am all about the kastmaster by acme tackle.
Thanks for the view and comments
All the same lures I use and I agree, they're amazing... Although you riggedyou DOA cal upsidedown
Hahah! I dang sure did, had to go back and check. Must not have been paying attention when i was putting all that together. Thanks for pointing that out.
I love the Rapala X-Rap twitching minnow (mullet) SXRT 10 MU because it sits down 1-2 feet below the surface but you can still walk the dog.They come already fitted with single hooks, I change out all my trebles.
Im picking one up to try. Thanks!
Love the twitching mullet.ive caught many big snook with it.
OUTSTANDING video!! No nonsense. Straight solid info!!! Subscribe d.
thanks! This comment means a lot. I appreciate you taking the time for the feedback!
gr8 info
Thank you! I am happy you found the video useful!
As a coincidence today I bought: Zara Spook, Kastmaster , and Sea Striker.
nice! you picked them right!
You might like my Kastmaster video
Must Have Spoon For Surf Fishing - Artificial Lure Fishing From The Beach
th-cam.com/video/PPyck5CgJic/w-d-xo.html
What kind of rod do you usually throw these on?
when i am throwing artificial my rod selection is lighter weight when compared to my bigger surf rods. My go-to rod for surf fishing with artificial is a 7'3" medium heavy fast action rod.
I enjoyed the video very helpful I’m just taking a guess DOA is a sponsor…. Lol
haha. I wish... I am small potatoes here, no sponsorship yet...
I do make small commissions on purchases made after clicking my links though. Not enough to quit my day job ;-)
thanks for the view and comment
How do you know which lure to use for what type of fish and at what time of the day?
For time of day, the only one that I think really makes a difference is top water. I generally will only cast top water in the morning, they usually don’t work as well in the surf later in the day. Every other lure can be used at any point, really just need to try them out.
@@tightlineshightides That's great dude. Thank you for the information, I am actually on the way right now to Key Biscayne to try out a new top water lure. Tides for fishing states its going to be good for fishing, and there is huge tarpon and pompano hitting the water right now. Thank you for the education.
You got it! Let me know how you do!
I like to toss goofy jigs for pomp on light tackle (not top water). Tarpon will hit a wider variety in my opinion, but they are hard to catch with anything.
Good luck!
Good
Thanks
I can’t get Enough Distance, it seems they too light and can’t get it out there
try a spoon, they have some weight
@@David-we3sb thanks
@@vincenttirado97731 year later. How was it using a spoon?
Love the spoon! In just switched over to casting jigs a lot recently too which b are a ton of fun on the beach. I have va couple new videos on them, you should check them out
Very informative! 👍
1. What rod was that at the beginning?
2. What test braid is best for topwater lures at the beach?
Thanks! I appreciate the view.
The rods in this video are all ones that I built. The 1st one is a 7' 6" heavy action fast action rod that I built for walking the beach. Its on the bigger side for tossing large lures going after bigger species.
Let me know if your interested in one, I can put you one together.
For braid I usually run 20# most often. I find it the best all around size for most surf fishing. There are applications that I would go larger, but for 90% of my fishing its 20#.
what he said :-)
Are you gonna leave a link in the description below?
Yea! I left a bunch of links. Check them out!
those DOA shrimps are rigged upside down.. the hookpoint should come from the top, there is a hole that goes from the nose to the middle top part of the bait where the hook point should come out
yes, i realized that after the video too. Thanks for the comments and view. Ill try to watch for that next time.
Thanks for the good information you’re a good teacher articulate which is nice nowadays I’m a Land based fisherman strictly salt water Boca Raton guy native take care good fission
That compliment means a lot. I am happy I was able to teach a little.
Good luck out there! Tight Lines!
Have you fished any Unfair Lures?
I haven’t Paul, but I went right to their site and they look pretty nice. Also, the engineer in me is intrigued with the concept of the “sonic signature” and the father in me loved the concept of “keeping the kids fishing”. Thanks for pointing me here!
@@tightlineshightides I own Unfair Lures and all the IP. Shoot me your address and I will send you some.
The 3D gill, molded swivel etc are all unique.
Very cool! My father used to own a small fishing lure company called Zetabait back in the day as well as a rep agency that specialized in hunting and fishing sporting goods. I grew up packing bags and filling orders in the work room until I was old enough to help him on sales calls and work the booth at the trade shows.
Here’s my email address
Tyler@tightlinesandhightides.com
Would love to touch base with you and try out your product!
@paulvanreenen6986 I dropped you a message from your website’s contact us form and left my address there. Thanks again for the offer to check your lures out!
I sent you an email. Will follow up.
Dude that was perfect explanation for beginner and the goddamn foreigner like me 😳 , Got to say appreciate it, learn a lot, gonna watch you now on ! Subscribe and like least can do for my Brother, bell is ringing too !!
Glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment and subscribe!
Tight Lines!
The Kinemaster spoons gotta be the most versatile lure EVER made. The same lure has caught me largemouth bass in ponds in Oklahoma to rainbow trout out of rivers in Arkansas to Spanish mackerel in ocean in Seaside Florida.
Agree