GrumpyOlPhartte Posted June 21, 2017 Posted June 21, 2017 @The Patriot: I see you're from western MA and in the same predicament as I. I have always stunk up the joint with spinnerbaits until this year. Funny thing is, I've still never caught anything on white and/or chartreuse. Only way I could catch a bass with those colors is to wait until it jumped, then hit 'im in the head with it. This year I did learn I will have success with more natural colors fished on windy days when the lake surface is a little choppy. I won't even bother with spinnerbaits on clear, calm days. (NOTE: I'm the last guy to tell anyone how to fish those things, but I do feel I'm making progress.) 3 Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted June 21, 2017 Super User Posted June 21, 2017 16 hours ago, scaleface said: They should knock the snot out of largies and smallies . My thoughts exactly. Quote
Super User Jigfishn10 Posted June 21, 2017 Super User Posted June 21, 2017 That'll get you going! Good luck! Quote
grayfox0327 Posted June 21, 2017 Author Posted June 21, 2017 51 minutes ago, Jigfishn10 said: That'll get you going! Good luck! THANKS 1 Quote
onetime Posted June 21, 2017 Posted June 21, 2017 On 6/14/2017 at 0:03 PM, Catt said: Stanley Vibra-Wedge Designed to deliver maximum thump and vibration, the Stanley Vibra-Wedge Spinnerbait produces more water displacement than any other spinnerbait on the market. Featuring two of Stanley’s most innovative designs - Vibrashaft wire and Wedge blades - the Wedge blades are specially designed and taper in thickness, allowing them to emit the thump of a Colorado-blade, as well as, the flash of a standard willow blade. For all around setup I prefer double gold willow leaf & skirts of white, chartreuse, or any combination there of! That's a great looking spinnerbait Catt! I use the Jewel Bait Jolt Spinnerbait, mostly night fishing, that thing will loosen your teeth! Have you used the Vibra-Wedge, and how do you like the thump, thanks! 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted June 22, 2017 Super User Posted June 22, 2017 10 hours ago, onetime said: That's a great looking spinnerbait Catt! I use the Jewel Bait Jolt Spinnerbait, mostly night fishing, that thing will loosen your teeth! Have you used the Vibra-Wedge, and how do you like the thump, thanks! I've known Lonnie for 45 yrs, I started with the Vibra Shaft, Wedge, & Wedge Plus. In my humble opinion there is no spinnerbait marketed that has more thump! Quote
onetime Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 5 hours ago, Catt said: I've known Lonnie for 45 yrs, I started with the Vibra Shaft, Wedge, & Wedge Plus. In my humble opinion there is no spinnerbait marketed that has more thump! Well sounds like Lonnie made another sale, I will be ordering a few today, thanks for your insight sir! 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted June 22, 2017 Super User Posted June 22, 2017 I find that earlier in the season and also in some shallower water locations, smaller spinnerbaits, a 3/16" or 1/4oz or even occasionally a 1/8oz tend too work pretty well, where 3/8" is your all-around summer spinnerbait for bass. I tend to buy the white/chartreuse for clearer weather and darker colors for muddier water or larger spinnerbaits that are fished deeper in the water. Not sure if this really makes a huge difference or not but I do find using the proper size for the location seems to make the most difference. On 6/21/2017 at 7:06 AM, GrumpyOlPhartte said: @The Patriot: I see you're from western MA and in the same predicament as I. I am also from W. MA too. Quote
grayfox0327 Posted June 22, 2017 Author Posted June 22, 2017 34 minutes ago, Boomstick said: I find that earlier in the season and also in some shallower water locations, smaller spinnerbaits, a 3/16" or 1/4oz or even occasionally a 1/8oz tend too work pretty well, where 3/8" is your all-around summer spinnerbait for bass. I tend to buy the white/chartreuse for clearer weather and darker colors for muddier water or larger spinnerbaits that are fished deeper in the water. Not sure if this really makes a huge difference or not but I do find using the proper size for the location seems to make the most difference. I am also from W. MA too. Thanks for the info, by the way i fish in Del Rio, Texas, not western MA. Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted June 22, 2017 Super User Posted June 22, 2017 20 minutes ago, grayfox0327 said: Thanks for the info, by the way i fish in Del Rio, Texas, not western MA. I know GrumpyOlPhartte is from Western MA (I found a prior post where he talks about fishing a lake I fish at too, so maybe roughly the same parts). 1 Quote
Hot Rod Johnson Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 If you are fishing "CLEAR WATER" the Stanley Vibra-Wedge Spinnerbaits in 1/2 Oz. Ghost Shad Flash, Double Willow Silver/Silver is the ticket for success... For "STAINED WATER" try a Booyah Blade Single Colorado Spinnerbait in 1/2 Oz. or a 3/4 Oz. with White/Chartreuse Colors... Use a Yum Pulse Swimbait as a trailer 4 1/2" in Pearl White or White... You may need to increase the size of the Colorado Blade to size 5 or 6... Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted June 22, 2017 Super User Posted June 22, 2017 You can go but the whole store or you can "get by" with 2 baits for 3/4 of the year: 3/8 oz white 3/8 ox chartreuse I'd go with double willow leaf baits because they offer the drag to go slower. I even use these in the winter. Here's a secret for your 3rd bait: http://www.wareaglelures.com/g05-gold-shiner.html It's my favorite and has been tied on since early spring. It's a bit pricey, but considering it has basically replaced all others, not a bad deal. It flat catches fish. I ordered two more: One for my buddy and a spare for me. 1 Quote
papajoe222 Posted June 22, 2017 Posted June 22, 2017 With spinnerbaits, I'm a believer in the K.I.S.S. line of thinking. One 1/4oz. ***/8oz. and one 1/2oz. White/Chart, double Colorado blade. Choose a brand, get two pkgs. of skirts, one black or black/blue and one in a craw color. Then get a pkg of willow leaf blades in silver and one in gold. You now have 18 different spinnerbaits at 1/4 the cost. Just switch out the components and you're good to go. 2 Quote
grayfox0327 Posted June 23, 2017 Author Posted June 23, 2017 9 hours ago, papajoe222 said: With spinnerbaits, I'm a believer in the K.I.S.S. line of thinking. One 1/4oz. ***/8oz. and one 1/2oz. White/Chart, double Colorado blade. Choose a brand, get two pkgs. of skirts, one black or black/blue and one in a craw color. Then get a pkg of willow leaf blades in silver and one in gold. You now have 18 different spinnerbaits at 1/4 the cost. Just switch out the components and you're good to go. Thanks really good info. 10 hours ago, the reel ess said: You can go but the whole store or you can "get by" with 2 baits for 3/4 of the year: 3/8 oz white 3/8 ox chartreuse I'd go with double willow leaf baits because they offer the drag to go slower. I even use these in the winter. Here's a secret for your 3rd bait: http://www.wareaglelures.com/g05-gold-shiner.html It's my favorite and has been tied on since early spring. It's a bit pricey, but considering it has basically replaced all others, not a bad deal. It flat catches fish. I ordered two more: One for my buddy and a spare for me. Thanks 1 Quote
GrumpyOlPhartte Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 @Boomstick: I'm gonna take a guess and say you fish Cheshire Lake. Did I do good? 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted June 23, 2017 Super User Posted June 23, 2017 2 hours ago, GrumpyOlPhartte said: @Boomstick: I'm gonna take a guess and say you fish Cheshire Lake. Did I do good? I mix it around a lot but I do fish Cheshire Lake. I also sometimes fish Onota Lake, among others which I saw that you mentioned in an older post. Quote
GrumpyOlPhartte Posted June 23, 2017 Posted June 23, 2017 @Boomstick: Well, the bad news is that I haven't exactly been killing 'em in either. The good news is twofold! 1. I left ya lots of fish. 2. Between the two lakes you mentioned I've managed to wash a lot of lures. Buckley Dutton and Ashmere are next to undergo my vicious assault. 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted June 23, 2017 Super User Posted June 23, 2017 26 minutes ago, GrumpyOlPhartte said: @Boomstick: Well, the bad news is that I haven't exactly been killing 'em in either. The good news is twofold! 1. I left ya lots of fish. 2. Between the two lakes you mentioned I've managed to wash a lot of lures. Buckley Dutton and Ashmere are next to undergo my vicious assault. I haven't either. I've caught a lot of small pickerel and bass in Cheshire, they seem to love a small spinnerbait there. In Onota, I got one smallie, but I did see a truly massive trophy bass jump out of the water in front of me. If I didn't get a good look at it, I might have mistook it for a Pike based on its length. I cast to the general area as quick as I could, but it was too late. Not much luck in Ashmere so far either, but the last time I made it out for more than 30 minutes, the water was 61 degrees which is tough from shore, been really busy the last few weeks. Quote
grayfox0327 Posted June 24, 2017 Author Posted June 24, 2017 A friend sales me these 5 spinner for 10 dlls are those good colors and styles? Sorry i have ro crop the picture so o can uploaded 1 Quote
grayfox0327 Posted June 26, 2017 Author Posted June 26, 2017 I did not caught any bass, but i caught a 5 ft alligator gar fish last night with a black buzz bait ? Quote
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