fishing_gd Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 In New England, it is finally getting colder. Water temps are getting <55 degrees. I know many people like a Silver Buddy. What other blade baits do you like to throw and why? Trying to figure this whole thing out to catch more fish this time of year, thank you! Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted November 10, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 10, 2017 You already named the best one. The only other option that I have had success with are homemade Quote
fishing_gd Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said: You already named the best one. The only other option that I have had success with are homemade Thanks for your input! Quick question, why does the silver buddy automatically trump all the others for so many people? what is it about it that makes it so good? Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted November 10, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 10, 2017 1 minute ago, fishing_gd said: Thanks for your input! Quick question, why does the silver buddy automatically trump all the others for so many people? what is it about it that makes it so good? The hooks don't grab the line Quote
fishing_gd Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 1 minute ago, TnRiver46 said: The hooks don't grab the line Is that the only thing? Just curious because I also read that most people replace hooks/ split rings if there are any and downsize with short shanks for other blades Quote
nighthawk25 Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 I use Bass Pro Shop's XPS or XTS blade. It's the only one I have in gold so that get used almost exclusively. That said, I wanna try the Silver Buddy if the hooks don't grab the line all the time. 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 The only two I ever caught fish on were the Cordell Gay Blade and this weird homemade bait I bought at a local store . It was made out of a spinnerbait blade weighted on one side and would come in sideways actually wiggling up and down not back and forth . I caught a lot of bass on it one day vertically jigging before snagging and losing it . It vibrated like mad . The tackle store got hit by a tornado and closed . I dont know where to find anymore like them . 2 Quote
HookRz Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 The Cicada! I love the side-slip action. I generally remove the stock doubles and add a hand tied feather and flash treble to the rear w/split ring. No bottom hook needed. 1 Quote
Super User fishballer06 Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 Damiki Vault and the Lucky Craft ILV 50 are my personal favorites due to quality and color selection. 1 Quote
Super User Scott F Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 In the Midwest, there is a blade called the “Big Dude” or the “Zip Lure” (basically the same bait) that for me flat out fishes every other blade mentioned. I fished with a guy who told me to bring blade baits with me on an outing. I brought Silver Buddy’s, Cicadas, and Heddon Sonars. I was outfished on every trip until I got the same baits, Big Dudes, that my friend was using. I haven’t used anything else ever since. 1 Quote
fishing_gd Posted November 10, 2017 Author Posted November 10, 2017 27 minutes ago, Scott F said: In the Midwest, there is a blade called the “Big Dude” or the “Zip Lure” (basically the same bait) that for me flat out fishes every other blade mentioned. I fished with a guy who told me to bring blade baits with me on an outing. I brought Silver Buddy’s, Cicadas, and Heddon Sonars. I was outfished on every trip until I got the same baits, Big Dudes, that my friend was using. I haven’t used anything else ever since. Thank you Scott! I just looked those up, some crazy looking colors. Might have to grab a few but the color choice may be difficult! Quote
Super User Scott F Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 12 minutes ago, fishing_gd said: Thank you Scott! I just looked those up, some crazy looking colors. Might have to grab a few but the color choice may be difficult! I've only ever used the chrome and white models. 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 Jigging spoons and ice jigs often out fish blade lures. Tom 1 Quote
Big Swimbait Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 I have ordered a couple of these. Can't wait to try the big one. http://www.genelarew.com/hunkshad Quote
bunkerbstr Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Silver Buddy all the way. Blade is thinner than anything else I've used, thus gives more vibe. You can replace the hooks on the 1/2 oz with #6 bronze (and #4 on the 3/4 oz) either by snipping the eyelet on the hook & bending slightly or add split rings (which I don't do). I've caught thousands of fish on them that way and maybe once or twice the hooks bent out and they were from giant Potomac catfish. You do have to use bronze hooks though (Gamakatsu round bends are perfect) as the nickel hooks will break if you try to open them up. 2 Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted November 10, 2017 Posted November 10, 2017 Admittedly, I have only tried a few blade baits (gay blade, thinfisher, bps brand, and silver buddy), so take this with a grain of salt, but my favorite out of the ones I've tried is the silver buddy. 1/2 ounce, gold in murkier water and silver/stainless in clearer. I cut the cheap hooks off them and put a split ring and #6 gamakatsu magic eye trebles on them, seemed to help the hooking and landing percentage quite a bit. 3 Quote
Super User Deleted account Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 I've got a bunch of different ones and they all work well for me. I mod them all anyway. Its almost that time. Quote
Super User iabass8 Posted November 10, 2017 Super User Posted November 10, 2017 B Fish N Tackle B3 blade bait. vibrates a little easier on a slow fall than a silver buddy and they make a lot of random sizes if you want 1 Quote
Super User rippin-lips Posted November 11, 2017 Super User Posted November 11, 2017 Buckeye Lures 1/2oz jigging blade in silver. Not expensive and they produce. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted November 12, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/10/2017 at 1:12 PM, Scott F said: In the Midwest, there is a blade called the “Big Dude” or the “Zip Lure” (basically the same bait) that for me flat out fishes every other blade mentioned. I fished with a guy who told me to bring blade baits with me on an outing. I brought Silver Buddy’s, Cicadas, and Heddon Sonars. I was outfished on every trip until I got the same baits, Big Dudes, that my friend was using. I haven’t used anything else ever since. Next time you come through TN, let me know!!! Hahaha Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted November 16, 2017 Global Moderator Posted November 16, 2017 I bought a bunch of blanks from Barlow's Tackle and put my own together. I haven't figured out how to fish one effectively yet, the only fish I've caught on them has been white bass and one massive drum. Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted November 16, 2017 Super User Posted November 16, 2017 I am a huge blade bait fan and over the years have done very well with the Silver Buddy in the 1/2, 5/8 & 3/4 oz sizes. BUT if you want a fantastic option - check out the 3/4 Duo Realis G-Fix Vibration Tungsten Lipless Crankbait. Fish it like a blade bait. The smallies here Crush it. It has all but replaced the blade bait for me - and as much as I used to fish it, that's saying something. btw - blade baits are notorious for having the trebles foul the line on the cast / retrieve - it can get old real fast and is often just a big PIA. This is non-existent with the G-Fix - just say'in. A-Jay From Nov 2016 ~ 5 Quote
Comfortably Numb Posted November 16, 2017 Posted November 16, 2017 I like The Binsky best but they aint cheap and you will lose a bunch. Best deal on a very good lure is the Silver Buddy knockoffs on ebay. Usually like 10 for $10. Just add your own hooks and clip Something like these that are made in the US with the Do-it mold. The Chinese ones are garbage. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Qty-of-10-3-4-oz-Silver-Nickel-Body-Blade-Baits-Unfinished-Bait/263306815610?hash=item3d4e4f287a:g:zE4AAOSwzrxUrJfR Quote
IndianaFinesse Posted November 17, 2017 Posted November 17, 2017 8 hours ago, A-Jay said: I am a huge blade bait fan and over the years have done very well with the Silver Buddy in the 1/2, 5/8 & 3/4 oz sizes. BUT if you want a fantastic option - check out the 3/4 Duo Realis G-Fix Vibration Tungsten Lipless Crankbait. Fish it like a blade bait. The smallies here Crush it. It has all but replaced the blade bait for me - and as much as I used to fish it, that's saying something. btw - blade baits are notorious for having the trebles foul the line on the cast / retrieve - it can get old real fast and is often just a big PIA. This is non-existent with the G-Fix - just say'in. A-Jay Don't know if you've tried them, but the lc lv500 lipless has been killer around here for green fish fished just like a blade bait/jig. Especially in cold water, but also in the summer. Another good option, and cheaper if you buy them during the 5.99 lucky craft sales a "big" site does a few times a year. 1 Quote
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