Are your lures truly Handcrafted, CST?
I’m so glad you asked! CST lures are crafted, painted, and made from top-quality poplar wood—because we believe in giving fish the real thing. Here’s how it goes down:
First, we start with a design inspired by a real bait fish. This gets transferred to a template, and then we pick out the perfect piece of poplar wood. From there, it’s time to get to work! The wood is roughly carved, shaped, and sanded to remove the excess. It’s like the lure’s first workout—getting into shape.
Next, we fine-tune that shape into perfection, ensuring each lure is crafted to suit its series, because, let’s face it, every fishing style deserves a lure that fits like a glove. After that, the hook and weights are inserted and sealed up, making sure everything stays put.
Now for the fun part—painting! Each lure gets its own custom shading and texturing to make it look like a real, swimmin’-around baitfish. When the paint job gets our stamp of approval, we give it the royal treatment: five coats of clear coat, with drying in between each layer. This makes it tough, durable, and ready to shine bright like a fish-catching diamond.
Finally, the PCB lip and hooks are added, and voilà! After two weeks of crafting, sanding, painting, and coating, each CST Handmade Lure is ready to ship out—and ready to catch some serious fish.
It’s not just a lure—it’s a work of art, perfected for performance.
The CST Dome Craft series is where precision meets craftsmanship. It all starts with a simple paper sketch—like a blueprint for an underwater masterpiece. From there, the design gets transferred to wood, and a mold is carefully formed to bring the vision to life.
Then comes the magic: liquid silicone is poured into the mold, where it dries into the perfect shape for the lure. After that, the fun begins—hand painting! Each Dome Craft is painted with intricate detail to ensure it not only looks like a real baitfish but has the perfect touch of artistry to catch the fish’s eye.
It takes 5 full days to craft one CST Dome Craft from start to finish. Every single one is a labor of love, carefully made to ensure it’s as effective as it is beautiful. Ready to make a splash? Your next big catch is just a Dome Craft away!
At CST, we treat our landing nets with the same meticulous care and quality as our lures, because we know a great catch deserves the best landing gear. Each CST Landing Net is handcrafted to perfection—built for both spinning and fly fishing enthusiasts alike.
The process begins with oak and mahogany layers, bonded together using waterproof glue for strength and durability. Every edge is then smoothed by hand, because we believe every detail matters, from start to finish. To protect that flawless finish, the net is coated with UV oil, which not only helps it resist water, but ensures it stays looking sharp for years to come.
Finally, the net is completed with a rubber mesh, providing both durability and gentle care for your catch. It takes a full 7 days to craft each CST Landing Net, ensuring that every net that leaves our shop is as flawless as the fish you’ll land with it.
Because when you’ve got a great catch, you deserve a net that’s just as great.
