Are your lures truly Handcrafted, CST?
Glad you asked—because what we do at CST isn’t just lure-making, it’s lure-crafting.
Every CST Handmade Lure starts with one thing in mind: authenticity. That’s why we use premium-grade Balsa wood—light, buoyant, and born to dance through water like the real thing. Fish don’t just chase these lures… they believe in them.
Here’s the magic behind the scenes:
We begin by drawing inspiration from nature’s own baitfish, turning that vision into a precise template. Then comes the hand-selection of the ideal Balsa block—only the best makes the cut. From there, the wood is carved, shaped, and sanded with care. Think of it as the lure’s transformation—from raw timber to sleek predator.
Next, we sculpt it to perfection, refining each curve to match its specific series. Because whether you’re casting shallow, running deep, or twitching in tight cover, your lure should feel like an extension of your strategy.
Once the shape is dialed in, we embed the weights and hook hangers, locking everything down for battle. Then comes the artistry—each lure is hand-painted with intricate, lifelike details to mimic real fish with stunning realism. We’re not just adding color—we’re building an illusion.
And just when it looks ready, we make it tougher. We seal each lure with five layers of crystal-clear topcoat, drying and curing between each one. This gives it that high-gloss, armor-like finish that resists wear, reflects light, and turns heads—above and below the waterline.
Finally, we install the precision-engineered PCB lip and ultra-sharp hooks. After a full two weeks of hands-on craftsmanship, every lure leaves our workshop ready to perform… and ready to catch.
Because at CST, we don’t just build lures.
We create fish-catching masterpieces.
Welcome to the CST Dome Craft Series—where art dives deep and craftsmanship hooks results.
It all begins with a pencil and a vision. A hand-drawn sketch, simple on paper, but destined to become an underwater marvel. That concept is then carefully transferred to wood, and a mold is sculpted—each curve and contour shaped to bring the design to life in three dimensions.
Now for the transformation: we pour liquid silicone into the mold, allowing it to cure into the perfect, sleek silhouette of a Dome Craft lure. This isn’t just manufacturing—it’s molding magic.
Once the form is set, the real artistry begins. Each lure is hand-painted with striking detail—scales, gills, gradients, shadows—layer by layer, stroke by stroke. These aren’t just painted to resemble baitfish… they embody them, with lifelike realism designed to provoke strikes even from the most cautious predator.
From sketch to splash, it takes five full days to bring a single CST Dome Craft to life. Every step is hands-on. Every lure is built with intention. The result? A handcrafted, high-performance lure that looks like a piece of fine art—but performs like a secret weapon.
Whether you’re chasing trophies or chasing dreams, the Dome Craft is ready to deliver.
Precision. Performance. Pure lure artistry.
Your next legendary catch starts here.
At CST, we believe every great catch deserves the perfect landing—and that’s why our landing nets receive the same unmatched attention to detail and craftsmanship as our lures.
Each CST Landing Net is a masterpiece in its own right, handcrafted with precision for both spinning and fly fishing aficionados. It all starts with the finest layers of oak and mahogany, expertly bonded with waterproof glue to create a frame that’s both strong and stunning.
From there, every edge is meticulously hand-sanded to a silky smooth finish—because we know true quality lies in the details. To protect that flawless craftsmanship, we seal the wood with a rich UV oil that guards against water damage and sun exposure, keeping your net looking sharp season after season.
The finishing touch? A durable yet gentle rubber mesh that cradles your catch safely, minimizing stress and injury. It takes a full seven days of patient, skilled work to bring each CST Landing Net to life—a labor of love designed to match the greatness of every fish you land.
When you reel in a prize, don’t just settle for any net—choose one crafted to honor that moment.
CST Landing Nets: Built to catch. Designed to last.
