Jsunkler Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Looking to add casting eggs and teasers to arsenal. Where do you recommend buying the eggs? Also I have seen a few different sizes (1, 2, 3, 3+ oz) which sizes do you guys typically use Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrboz Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 I found wood eggs at hobby lobby. They have 2 sizes. The ones about the size of a large chicken egg weigh an ounce and a half. Drill um, paint um, wire um and you’re all set. Pack of 4 cost $4. VanStaalSteve and TimS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricDice Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Lazy way out is to use a heavy popper. Take off the rear hook, or both. Tie the teaser to the rear. You could drill and insert a nail to hang the teaser hook if you want but it’s not necessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 Arts and crafts stores sell wooden eggs in various sizes, e.g. AC Moore. AC Moore is a crafts retail chain based in NJ, and has a bunch of locations there. I've also used old beaten up Roberts Ranger plugs from my lure scrap pile, with hook removed of course. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobobob Posted February 12, 2019 Report Share Posted February 12, 2019 With easter coming up. Try your local craft store like michaels, etc. Stop by homedepot to pick up some screw eyes. Bag of stainless steel screw for the hanger, a can of spray paint in your favorite color and you are in business. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charles s Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 (edited) Rhode Island tackle shops (saltwater edg- sells them online ....I think saltys does as well Edited February 13, 2019 by charles s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHoo Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 What is a casting egg? And how is it used? I initially thought you meant large egg sinkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VanStaalSteve Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 27 mins ago, BillHoo said: What is a casting egg? And how is it used? I initially thought you meant large egg sinkers. jckcrr 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 You put a screw eye in each end. One end goes to your main line. You attach a 3-4 ft leader to the other end and the lure to the end of the ldr. Its used as a casting weight to deliver small lures and flies a longer distance when needed. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Pics worth a 1000 words . You can also thru wire them for more strength. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillHoo Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 So is the egg meant as a teaser to attract a fish's attention through the murky water? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PilotMan25 Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Its purpose is to the get the teaser/fly out to the area you'd like to fish since they don't get any distance casted on their own. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdowning Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 1 hour ago, BillHoo said: So is the egg meant as a teaser to attract a fish's attention through the murky water? Not for stripers. Its main purpose is as a casting weight to increase distance with very light lures or flies. Although some use it as an splasher attractant for albies/bonito, but typically that's a popping plug body ahead of a fly rather than a casting egg. Pfantum Pfishah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Stu Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 I've been wanting to try a casting egg. I fish both spin and fly and it seems like a way to use my home tied flies and jigs on those days when spinning is the only option because of wind or high surf, or when fishing over rocks. Try online at saltwaterplugs(dot)com. At 8.50 each, I'm tempted to make my own. Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shark lobster Posted February 13, 2019 Report Share Posted February 13, 2019 Gets the fly to the fish , that you otherwise could not get it out that far! Craft store thru drill them i use thru wire from plugs ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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