Spinnerbait "eye" Preference

[Senko lover]

I don't mind either, but I prefer the closed, especially when tying a Palomar.

[Missourifishin]

I prefer closed, but I don't mind either kind. I'm curious though, does anyone else ever have the problem of your line sliding up or down the wire of the lure on the open ones? It's usually not too big of a hassle when it's happened to me. But I can remember at least one occasion where it happened multiple times, which made for a number of wasted casts since it messes up the action of the lure if it slides very far.

[badhatharry]

I prefer closed, but I don't mind either kind. I'm curious though, does anyone else ever have the problem of your line sliding up or down the wire of the lure on the open ones? It's usually not too big of a hassle when it's happened to me. But I can remember at least one occasion where it happened multiple times, which made for a number of wasted casts since it messes up the action of the lure if it slides very far.

If you slide a split ring over the eye before you tie on it can't go anywhere.

[Missourifishin]

If you slide a split ring over the eye before you tie on it can't go anywhere.

Good point. There are some things you can do to prevent it. Given the choice though, not having to mess with the non- closed eye ones is still my preference, mainly for that reason. But I have box full of both kinds anyway. 

[Jaderose]

Closed.  I have several different types and brands but I always go back to the good old H&H spinners.  They're closed and I use them with a swivel or clip.  Just switch until I find the color and blade configuration that bass want.  I pretty much have no need for any other brand

[HoosierHawgs]

I use mostly the R bend because that's the way Terminator makes them. I have transitioned to tying them directly to the line so they don't foul as they will with snaps. Only takes a few seconds longer.

Same thing here. I use War Eagles and they are R bends. Not a big deal, I use an improved clinch knot (I fish Spinnerbaits on mono). Easy to tie and quick.

[Catt]

Y'all aint to good at tying knots

I use a Palomar & when cinched down properly that puppy don't slide!

[Looking for the big one]

I have always used open wire, and have never had any issues with it, except for the occasional wire/blade wrap that could happen with a closed eye just as easily. 

[Looking for the big one]

I always use a uni knot for just about anything except for dropshotting.

[RoLo]

Actually, every feature of a spinnerbait concerns me, and the line eyelet is no exception.

 

Though it was back in the 70s, and though it was just bluegill sunfish, I'll never forget the lesson.

We were on Greenwood Lake, NJ targeting bluegills with Beetle Spins dressed with green grubs.

Once the gills were located, it was pretty much a fish on every cast, but the closed eyelet contributed nothing to success.
During about 25% of my casts, the line got wrapped around the closed eyelet!
That would be the last day I ever cast a spinnerbait that didn't have an open R-bend eyelet.

Not coincidentally, I noticed that R-bend spinners have virtually displaced looped eyelet spinners.

 

Roger

[Puggz]

Actually, every feature of a spinnerbait concerns me, and the line eyelet is no exception.

 

Though it was back in the 70s, and though it was just bluegill sunfish, I'll never forget the lesson.

We were on Greenwood Lake, NJ targeting bluegills with Beetle Spins dressed with green grubs.

Once the gills were located, it was pretty much a fish on every cast, but the closed eyelet contributed nothing to success.

During about 25% of my casts, the line got wrapped around the closed eyelet!

That would be the last day I ever cast a spinnerbait that didn't have an open R-bend eyelet.

Not coincidentally, I noticed that R-bend spinners have virtually displaced looped eyelet spinners.

 

Roger

 

Good point Roger,

That is one of the things that annoy me with regards to the looped/closed eyelet.  Now bigger spinnerbaits used for pike/muskie are fine with a a closed eye because you're probably using a snap or leader.

 

I do find the open R bend slightly harder to tie but that's most likely because most of my spinnerbaits have the closed eye.  Something to practice over the winter months.