Mepps vs Roostertail

[Missouribassman95]

I've caught more fish on a roostertail but I get really frustrated when the blade doesn't spin correctley.

[iceintheveins]

Mepps spin better and catch more fish. Panther martins rule both though.

[Missouribassman95]

Mepps spin better and catch more fish. Panther martins rule both though.

I've never used a Panther martin, sounds like I should though

[Bassin_MO]

Mepps spin better and catch more fish. Panther martins rule both though.

This^^

I don't care much for Rooster Tails. I mean, I know they can catch fish, but as the OP said, waaay too many blade hang ups. Panther Martins rock! I just posted the same thing in a Smallmouth Bass thread. I've caught more SM on a Panther Martin in small rivers and creeks than any other lure combined.

[Goose52]

I've caught more fish on a roostertail but I get really frustrated when the blade doesn't spin correctley.

I think the Mepps is probably the better bait...but I use mostly Roostertails due to a significant price advantage over the Mepps at Wallyworld.

I make two mods to the Roostertail - I bend over the line tie (similar to a Shyster) to reduce line twist, and I bend the tip of the blade outward - this gets better action on the blade. See the photo...

[Missouribassman95]

I've caught more fish on a roostertail but I get really frustrated when the blade doesn't spin correctley.

I think the Mepps is probably the better bait...but I use mostly Roostertails due to a significant price advantage over the Mepps at Wallyworld.

I make two mods to the Roostertail - I bend over the line tie (similar to a Shyster) to reduce line twist, and I bend the tip of the blade outward - this gets better action on the blade. See the photo...

I'll have to try that!

[NorcalBassin]

I've had RT's not spin right out of the package... will not buy another anytime soon (although I like Goose's idea). As stated already, Mepps are a good bet but PM's are even better.

[CRFisher]

Rooster Tails never spin well for me.  Mepps are far superior in my opinion.  Panther Martins and Vibraxs are as well.

[Goose52]

I'll have to try that!

Give it a go - I think you'll be surprised at the difference that little bend at the end of the blade will make

[Gorgebassman]

I would say none of the above I use with best results and I have tried them all is a blue fox. 

[CRFisher]

Terminators inline is very well made.  I think there are about 5 or 6 options out there better than a rooster tail. 

[iceintheveins]

Panther martins are my top producing river smallie lure as well. Blue Fox Vibrax are good too.

[Eddie Munster]

I've caught more fish on a roostertail but I get really frustrated when the blade doesn't spin correctley.

I think the Mepps is probably the better bait...but I use mostly Roostertails due to a significant price advantage over the Mepps at Wallyworld.

I make two mods to the Roostertail - I bend over the line tie (similar to a Shyster) to reduce line twist, and I bend the tip of the blade outward - this gets better action on the blade. See the photo...

Thanks for the tip bud! 

[Goose52]

Thanks for the tip bud!

You bet!  $2.36 at Walmart, and about 15 seconds of labor, and you have a pretty good bait.

[Rusty Shackleford]

I've caught more fish on a roostertail but I get really frustrated when the blade doesn't spin correctley.

I think the Mepps is probably the better bait...but I use mostly Roostertails due to a significant price advantage over the Mepps at Wallyworld.

I make two mods to the Roostertail - I bend over the line tie (similar to a Shyster) to reduce line twist, and I bend the tip of the blade outward - this gets better action on the blade. See the photo...

How are you making the blade bend? A pair of pliers?

[Goose52]

I've caught more fish on a roostertail but I get really frustrated when the blade doesn't spin correctley.

I think the Mepps is probably the better bait...but I use mostly Roostertails due to a significant price advantage over the Mepps at Wallyworld.

I make two mods to the Roostertail - I bend over the line tie (similar to a Shyster) to reduce line twist, and I bend the tip of the blade outward - this gets better action on the blade. See the photo...

How are you making the blade bend? A pair of pliers?

Yep. I know it's hard to see in the photo (I edited the photo to put red arrows next to the mods) but you only need to bend just a bit of the tip of the blade to get the improved action. I mod the bait as soon as I take it out of the package - then tweak it lakeside if I need to. If you feel too much drag on the bait - you've got too much bend; if you don't get a good flutter from the blade, or it "stalls" too easy, then you don't have enough bend.

[sockey]

I would say none of the above I use with best results and I have tried them all is a blue fox.

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[Raul]

I 've owned Mepps, Blue Fox and Rooster tail, actually I 've only owned a couple of rooster tails, IMO ---> rooster tails = El Cheapo ( cheaply made ) and you can 't expect the greatest performance from El Cheapo, I 'll take a Mepps or a Blue Fox over a Rooster Tail any time.

[Delaware Valley Tackle]

Mepps spin better and catch more fish. Panther martins rule both though.

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