Super User *Hootie Posted June 16, 2013 Super User Posted June 16, 2013 This is probably a stupid question, but here goes. When a spinnerbait is listed, lets say, 3/8 oz. Is that just the weight of the lead head, or the entire bait. If it's just the lead, that would put the actual weight well over 1/2 oz. Hootie Quote
Super User Sam Posted June 16, 2013 Super User Posted June 16, 2013 Hootie, what drives me crazy is that we do not have "standards" in the fishing industry. So one 2/0 hook may or may not be the same as another 2/0 hook. Same with baits. The manufacturers can put on their packaging what they want as it pertains to their measurements. I purchased a Salter Stainless Steel Kitchen Scale and weigh my jigs and bullet weights just to make sure I know the correct weight. This is what I have found with spinnerbaits: the entire spinnerbait weighs what is advertised. For all brands I have found that a 3/8 is 3/8 and a 1/2 is a 1/2. This weight is without the trailer and trailer hook. Unless there is a problem with the packaging if a spinnerbait says it is a 3/4 then I would venture to say it is a 3/4. Quote
Low_Budget_Hooker Posted June 16, 2013 Posted June 16, 2013 I also use a gram/ounce scale. MS Slammers, although close, do not all weigh the same. I would think this would apply for all hand made wooden swimbaits whereas plastic molded ones would have more consistency. Quote
Super User QUAKEnSHAKE Posted June 17, 2013 Super User Posted June 17, 2013 Here some lures Ive weighed compare to their rating FAT IKA 0.384 ouncesPALM TREE 0.3932DAMIKI HYDRA 4" 0.429DAMIKI HYDRA 3" 0.2502 FROGS FLIP 'N' THE BIRD 1/2 0.544IOBEE FROG 0.54535DAHLBERG FROG 0.5757SPRO GREEN TREE 65 0.60095SPRO MIDNIGHT BLACK 0.5357SPRO POPPER LEOPARD 0.49215KOPPERS GREEN FROG 3/4 0.65795KOPPERS BROWN FROG 3/4 0.67765 LIPLESS CRANKS XCALIBER XR75 0.8187XR75 3/4 0.80735XR50 5/8 0.58755XR50 5/8 0.5927XR50 REAL GILL 5/8 0.60145SPRO ARUKUSHAD JR 3/8 0.3812STR KING RES 3/4 0.86945SK RES 1/2 0.6162SK RES 1/2 0.60255SK RES 1/2 0.60185SK RES 1/2 0.6061RAP RPR-6 1/2 Rippin rap 0.52735RAP RPR-5 5/16 0.31535RAP RPR-6 0.52685RAP CNR-6 Clackin rap 0.4851RAP CNR-6 0.4831RAP RATTLIN RAP 0.54835YZ RATTL N VIBE 5/8 0.5971 CRANKBAITS SK BITSY MINO BABY BASS 0.0823RAP MFR-3 FIRETIGER 0.1513RAP ULC-3 SILVER BLUE 0.1514RAP DT-10 BLUEGILL 3/5 0.5738BOMBER B04 FOXY SHAD 0.2083REB S TEENY R TEN SHAD 0.1356REB FROG-R LEOPARD 0.318BOMBER B04 FOXY SHAD 0.2083KVD 1.0 BLK BK CHART 0.26KVD 1.5 SEXY SHAD 0.40255KVD 1.5 BLUEGILL 0.41275KVD 2.5 BLK BK CHART 0.64715 SPINNERBAITS SK ROCKET SHAD CHAR 3/8 0.43905WAR EAGLE SB WHT GD 1/2 0.83775 SK KVD Tour Ser WHT 3/4 1.2106 1 Quote
Super User SirSnookalot Posted June 17, 2013 Super User Posted June 17, 2013 I don't know about spinnerbaits but I do know about spoons, some lead weights too. At one time I did weigh my spoons and the weights were not always exactly as labeled. I did not do this for any kind of comfort issue on my rods as it's common for me to use anywhere from a 1/4 to 1.5 ounce lure on the same rod, depending fishing from an elevated position or at water's level where I may be tossing no more than 10 yds into the swash. Lighter spoons from an elevated position tend to bounce more on top especially at the end of the retrieve, heavier spoons get more water penetration. I pretty much have the feel for it now so I no longer weigh them. Quote
Super User Fishes in trees Posted June 17, 2013 Super User Posted June 17, 2013 You can get a decent gram/ounce scale at Walmart for around $25 Quote
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