Spinnerbait weights

[airborne_angler]

We all know spinnerbaits come in various weights.

Whats everyones favorite/most productive weight of Spinnerbait to throw?

Does everyone prefer a lighter(1/4 oz) model

Or does everyone throw like a 3/8 oz and up?

Why do you prefer to throw the size spinnerbait that you do?

[Andy C]

Depends on the depth of water or how deep you want it to run in the water column. 1/2 or 3/4 oz spinnerbaits work great for yo-yoing or slow rolling in water deeper than about 15 feet. I also like to wake the surface using a big colorado blade and 1/4 or 3/8 oz head. Changing the shape and size of the the blades will allow for deeper retrieves. Sometimes they want it burned in, other times just barely cranking the handle will trigger a strike.

[Hammer 4]

I throw 1/2, and 3/8 oz, and that's in mostly shallow water..I also use double willow blades.

[Fishes in trees]

I fish mostly half ounce spinnerbaits.  That's the size I have the most confidence in and the size I have the most accuracy throwing.

[Jigfishn10]

I switch between 1/4oz and 1/2oz. 1/4oz is great for staying high in the water column at a slow retrieve and is ideal around shallow water. 1/2oz is great for deeper fishing and for fishing in a moderate wind.

[Hooligan]

In spring I'll fish mostly 1.25oz co/Co, most of the rest of the year is 3/4 and 1/2 in w/W or co/W with a few indiana blades thrown in.

[Bassin_Fin@tic]

Questions like this about spinnerbaits are way to broad to get a definite answer. It's more of a combination of head weight and size/style of blades used. Theres really no limit on variables.I can only adjust these things to suit what i am trying to achieve with my bait. For example a 1/2 oz bait is an entirely different animal with small willow blades as compared to say running a 4.5 colorado-#6 willow on it.

In my general opinion though I think that a 1/2 is the most versitile well rounded weight.

[Grey Wolf]

Depends on the depth of water or how deep you want it to run in the water column. 1/2 or 3/4 oz spinnerbaits work great for yo-yoing or slow rolling in water deeper than about 15 feet. I also like to wake the surface using a big colorado blade and 1/4 or 3/8 oz head. Changing the shape and size of the the blades will allow for deeper retrieves. Sometimes they want it burned in, other times just barely cranking the handle will trigger a strike.

X2 , great answer.

[jdw174]

For almost all of my spinnerbaiting I use a 1/2 oz size.  Easy casting and I can burn it or just slow roll the thing.

[shootermcbob]

I throw almost exclusively a 3/4 ounce spinnerbait. I vary both the blades and the skirt to affect running depth, speed of retrieve available to me, and size/profile of the bait.

I like the strikezone master blaster hidden weight spinnerbait 3/4 ounce with gold scalloped willow blades and white/chartreuse skirt. Have had lots of luck with that particular bait.

also, with a 3/4 ounce bait, I can cast it a mile no matter the conditions.

[Senkoman12]

1/2oz chart. or white. i love to fish spinnerbaits but i only use about 3. a 1/2oz black sngle colorado, a 1/2oz chart./white tandem willow/colorado and a 1/2oz white tandem willow colorado

[Jigfishn10]

I totally agree with Bassin_Fin@tic. I switch out the split ring on the rear blade bearing and add a snap which allows me to switch blades for different presentations.

Good post and point you made Bassin_Fin@tic.

[Steve1357]

Hank Parker is currently giving away his Spinnerbait video for shipping and handling.

He covers spinnerbaits thoroughly, including weights and why.

http://www.hankparker.com/ultimate-guide-to-spinnerbaits

[B-Dozer]

Hank Parker is currently giving away his Spinnerbait video for shipping and handling.

He covers spinnerbaits thoroughly, including weights and why.

Thanks for the tip Steve, always liked Hank Parker 

http://www.hankparker.com/ultimate-guide-to-spinnerbaits

[lynyrdsky1]

It all depends. I use 1/4 and 3/8 alot but will go to 1/2 in deeper water. The blades make a difference too.

[bandsr4me20]

I keep it simple and throw a chartreuse/white or white 3/8 oz spinnerbait.  Ill throw a half ounce when im slow rolling it on the bottom or it is real windy.