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Casting Spoon
A solid metal spoon that casts a mile and flashes like a fleeing baitfish; simple, cheap and great for jacks, barracuda and mackerel.
DepthSurface to mid-water
ActionFlash & wobble
WhereBeaches, piers, jetties, reef edges
LevelBeginner
How to fish it
- 1
Cast it as far as you can toward birds, bait or a current edge.
- 2
Count it down to the depth you want before starting the retrieve.
- 3
Reel steady and fairly fast so the spoon wobbles and flashes.
- 4
Add a twitch or a pause now and then to make it flutter like a hurt baitfish.
BigJoe Tips
- Always use a good swivel or split ring; spoons twist line.
- Swap the treble for a single hook if you release fish.
- Reel faster for barracuda; they love a spoon that looks like it is escaping.
Mistakes to avoid
- Skipping the swivel and ending up with a twisted mess of line.
- Reeling too slowly so the spoon sinks and snags.
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