Duo Realis Spinbait 80 And G Fix

[Brian Brazier]

I have nothing but great things to say about the Duo Realis Spinbaits, the 80 and GFix produce bites everywhere I go. I have caught Smallies, LM, all kinds of Trout, Big Trout, on them. I usually start by letting the Spinbait sink to the bottom, or just above the weed line, depending on the lake. Then simply reel it in with a slow steady retrieve, and it usually isnt long before I get a bite. There are a few different ways to fish these, but I have found that works 90% of the time. Another way I will fish it is let it sink to the desired depth, reel it in about 6 cranks, and let it sink again, then repeat. I havent had as much success with that method but I dont use that method very often. I currently have 4 different colors, 2 Spinbait 80 one Ghost Gill, and Ghost M Shad. I also have 2 of the G Fix, one Emperor, one Ghost Pearl. I have had the most success with the Ghost Gill, it has bite marks all over. I plan on getting a few more, one in sexy pink for sure, since the SM at my favorite lake like that color. If you havent picked up one of these yet, you should. I am also going to try their jerkbait very soon.

On a side note, I had a snag with one of my spinbaits, popped it loose, it can flyinb back at me and stuck in my knee. Luckily Dad was with me and use to be an EMT, he cut the shank off the rear treble stuck in my knee and popped the point back out. Yeah it sucked having to pull the hook out, I was more mad about ruining my treble hook, does anyone know what hooks Duo uses for the Spinbait 80?

[Dwight Hottle]

Hook size #8.

[B@ssCrzy]

I have had some success with them as well in 65 deg water temps.  Jury is still out on whether or not they will work in warmer water conditions and whether or not I can still use them in less than clear water conditions.  I know they are not meant for that, but still want to see if they work.  Used the spinbait 80 in waters where there was at least 10-15 ft visibility.  Used Prism Gill and Ghost M Shad colors and both produced. 

[Brian Brazier]

I have had some sucess in warmer water, but latley its been so hot I havent had much success at all. At a smaller lake that is 90% milfoil off the dock the only thing I can get to work is a Rooster Tail.

Thanks Dwight, I think they are Owner hooks, I am ordering a set from TW, I saw a review of the Jerkbait on Tackle Tour, and they mentioned the hooks were Owner.

[Dwight Hottle]

I have had some sucess in warmer water, but latley its been so hot I havent had much success at all. At a smaller lake that is 90% milfoil off the dock the only thing I can get to work is a Rooster Tail.

Thanks Dwight, I think they are Owner hooks, I am ordering a set from TW, I saw a review of the Jerkbait on Tackle Tour, and they mentioned the hooks were Owner.

 

 

Glad to help. The first time I used one this spring with cold water conditions I caught a 9lb lake trout on it. They do work. The duo realis jerk bait in the 120 size has been productive as well.

[Brian Brazier]

I will have to pickup some of the Jerkbaits

[Hogsticker]

I have started using the 100 size jerkbait in both the floating and suspending models. Super nice and have caught me some fish. I found them on that auction site for nine bucks. Next to try is the g fix rattle bait