For Those Talking About Spinnerbaits-Please Someone Tell Me Whats New And Innovative About Spinnerbaits.

[Bobby Uhrig]

 I was reading the comments on the topic of spinner baits here today and the differences between different brands either the high end side or the .75 cent ones.  Yes I believe all spinner baits will catch fish under certain conditions. BUT THEY ARE NOT ALL THE SAME.

There are many different styles built based on different fishing and water conditions. Different weights-head styles-wire lengths -hooks- swivels- skirts- every component varies from brand to brand

 

Let me tell ya what I think- The basic spinner bait hasn't changed in almost 45 years. The only real innovation to come along with the spinner bait is when T came out with the titanium wire- That also has its pros and cons. For those of us that has used them -yes great for retaining memory -descent vibration but after a while it breaks- Oh well it happens.

 

Brand S -One of the original companies--average everything but probably came out with the best blade since the ***- til now Hmm

 

 The other three bazillion head designs are basically the same -they are made from generic molds -usually over seas with average hooks -$hitty wires - some have good swivels -some descent paint jobs-  generic blades usually of poor quality-and yes all will catch fish at one time or another. There are some companies here in the US that are making some nice stuff-  BUT Innovative -not really -just a different paint job-beautiful skirt that really dosent mean anything. Just eye candy for the fisherman. I know how the color spectrum works under water so cant sell me on that one.

 

There was a comment on another thread about a  major company that hasn't come out with anything innovative in years. WHY because they don't know how to think for themselves- Everywhere I go its just a copy cat industry with a guy behind a desk that hasn't even been on or under the water to see what needs to be changed or invented. Most are gimmicky stuff that dosent last long  or work anyway.  some buy out other innovative thinkers and products to use because they have good distribution avenues.

 

PLEASE somebody tell me what is new with spinner baits today.

 

When you are ready to see different - let me know LOL

 

 

[TorqueConverter]

I've been crankbait drunk for a number of years.  When I got back into spinnerbaits last year, I was surprised to see little change in bait design. 

 

There have been some interesting blade designs and there is a spinnerbait with a flexible cable for an upper arm but outside of that, I haven't noticed much innovation. 

 

I'd like to see smiley blades used in lure development.  I put one in front of a slow death hook walleye rig and it gave the rig an amazing hunting action.  Imagine a spybait with metal smiley blades. 

[deaknh03]

2 brands come to mind, Bobby's megastrike and Dr spinnerbait. Both are high quality and both catch the fish.

[Dyerbassman]

Ok....I give up. Show us something Bobby.

[tbone1993]

 I was reading the comments on the topic of spinner baits here today and the differences between different brands either the high end side or the .75 cent ones.  Yes I believe all spinner baits will catch fish under certain conditions. BUT THEY ARE NOT ALL THE SAME.

There are many different styles built based on different fishing and water conditions. Different weights-head styles-wire lengths -hooks- swivels- skirts- every component varies from brand to brand

 

Let me tell ya what I think- The basic spinner bait hasn't changed in almost 45 years. The only real innovation to come along with the spinner bait is when T came out with the titanium wire- That also has its pros and cons. For those of us that has used them -yes great for retaining memory -descent vibration but after a while it breaks- Oh well it happens.

 

Brand S -One of the original companies--average everything but probably came out with the best blade since the ***- til now Hmm

 

 The other three bazillion head designs are basically the same -they are made from generic molds -usually over seas with average hooks -* wires - some have good swivels -some descent paint jobs-  generic blades usually of poor quality-and yes all will catch fish at one time or another. There are some companies here in the US that are making some nice stuff-  BUT Innovative -not really -just a different paint job-beautiful skirt that really dosent mean anything. Just eye candy for the fisherman. I know how the color spectrum works under water so cant sell me on that one.

 

There was a comment on another thread about a  major company that hasn't come out with anything innovative in years. WHY because they don't know how to think for themselves- Everywhere I go its just a copy cat industry with a guy behind a desk that hasn't even been on or under the water to see what needs to be changed or invented. Most are gimmicky stuff that dosent last long  or work anyway.  some buy out other innovative thinkers and products to use because they have good distribution avenues.

 

PLEASE somebody tell me what is new with spinner baits today.

 

When you are ready to see different - let me know LOL

Your design is pretty innovative. I also like the spinnerbaits from advantage bait co. http://advantagebait.com/spinnerbait_details.html  Their blades are etched pretty cool and their quick change technology is something most spinnerbaits lack. I can buy one bait and several baldes and have  a few different baits. 

[Jigfishn10]

deaknh03 nailed it as far as what I see in spinnerbaits that are truly innovative. The StrikeBack produced by Bobby's company with the swinging hook and Dr. Spinnerbait with his cable idea for the blade arm. I fish them both. Put the 2 together and you got something there!

[KDW96]

Ok....I give up. Show us something Bobby.

 

x2

[camovan]

Here are some companies doing "different" with spinnerbaits:

 

Z-man Quadzilla

Law Lures Death Shimmer

Booyah Boo Spin

Jackall Super Eruption

War Eagle Twin Spin

Warbaits Warblade

Livingston Scuttlebuzz

Sebile Pro Shad

Freedom Live Action

[RandySBreth]

Some people love to tinker with stuff, all the time trying crazy things because they have nothing better to do, but some people live by the motto that if it isn't broke...

[Catt]

Vibrarion & Flash!

None produce more the Stanley Wedge & Vibra Shaft!

[Grizzn N Bassin]

i love spinner baits!  i pick have a few brands i use and go outside those i like here and there

[Yumf2]

To be honest I think the lack of innovation is probably because we don't really need it to be changed. A bait that cought fish 40 years ago will still catch fish today. Fish have not changed for hundreds of years. I would love to see new baits on the market and new designs but there just really isn't much of a need for them, spinnerbaits are simple and catch fish, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

[mjseverson24]

I have not seen a lot of innovation in spinnerbaits lately that i think is a game changer, I think the true innovation comes from the fisherman who thinks outside the box to use them in unconventional manners. They are so versatile and are only limited by our imagination.

 

Mitch

[Pz3]

To be honest I think the lack of innovation is probably because we don't really need it to be changed. A bait that cought fish 40 years ago will still catch fish today. Fish have not changed for hundreds of years. I would love to see new baits on the market and new designs but there just really isn't much of a need for them, spinnerbaits are simple and catch fish, if it ain't broke don't fix it.

 

I use to agree with you on this but fish do learn and can remember things much longer then most people think. Although how well they are at telling apart one lure from another is still up to debate. Innovation is good it keeps the fish tricked.

[jhoffman]

Things are definitely changing, how can you say its not? One that comes to mind is the burner, before that spinnerbait came out most people seemed to want solid thump more than a profile. People are definitely thinking outside the normal spinnerbait but its not something thats advertized heavily. Heck we have spinnerbaits with four blades on them now.

[SPEEDBEAD.]

I still think the Terminator Oklahoma blade is the best thumping blade I've ever thrown.

 

I do like the innovation of the Strikeback, even if the guy who owns the company is somewhat goofy.

[roadwarrior]

I have no suggestions. The StirkeBack is THE BOMB!

[Team9nine]

New and Innovative! - "The ArrayBait" by RedShad - hybrid spinnerbait/A-rig mimic. Working well around here. Legal on some circuits where A-rigs aren't allowed since it's a spinnerbait design with a single hook/swimbait outfit. 

 

-T9

[Hooligan]

What's innovative about a spinnerbait?  Well, in certain cases, head design and balance of the bait.  Granted it is still the same premise, but, when the bait balances properly, there is far less tendency for the bait to run on angle, there's far less tendency for the bait to roll.  Tapered wires and arms- greater vibration and flex in the blade arm, with increased frame rigidity.  Super large profiles with lower mass weight- less thrown baits.

The general premise hasn't changed at all.  It's still R bend with overhead blades.  Any variation of that, be it a drop bait, or ledge bait, or burner, or anything like that- they're all the same in that sense.

[Sam]

Spinnerbaits work.

 

Cheaper ones have a tendency to get destroyed.

 

High priced ones have a tendency to get destroyed.

 

But they do catch bass and other species, too.