Super User the reel ess Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 36 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said: Unless your fishing at night there ain't but three color's for a spinner bait. White, Chartreuse and White and Chartreuse. Yes there are other colors but they don't account for much. Popcorn in hand let her fly. FM And then there's this 2 Quote
Fishingmickey Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, the reel ess said: And then there's this I really didn't want to bring anymore attention to that color. FM 3 1 Quote
Super User scaleface Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 58 minutes ago, Fishingmickey said: Unless your fishing at night there ain't but three color's for a spinner bait. White, Chartreuse and White and Chartreuse. Yes there are other colors but they don't account for much. Popcorn in hand let her fly. FM You might be right but its more fun to have secret colors . I like to use sunfish patterns a lot . 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 (edited) 4 hours ago, Fishingmickey said: I really didn't want to bring anymore attention to that color. FM Me either ? Edited January 9, 2019 by Catt Operator Error 1 Quote
Super User the reel ess Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 1 hour ago, Fishingmickey said: I really didn't want to bring anymore attention to that color. FM You're right about the others though. They're all I used for 15 years or so. Now the gold is almost always tied on, even when I fish a new place. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 9, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, scaleface said: A big part of many peoples fishing is simply making their way down a bank and picking apart cover . Spinnerbaits come through brush extremely well and have a very high hook-up percentage . What is not to like ? The part I don't like is that I never get a bite........ . 1 Quote
Super User bowhunter63 Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 Whats hot now is cold later,Spinnerbaits were put on the back shelf with guys.I still get as many bites on them now as i did 30 years ago. Always have one tied on.Not really impressed with War Eagle since the buy out.Hope they come back around.Love when Smallies crush em. 2 Quote
Super User J Francho Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 10 minutes ago, bowhunter63 said: Not really impressed with War Eagle since the buy out. Check out Mike's Cosmic Spinnerbaits. High quality like the old WE's and you can get wire tied skirts. https://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Spinner-Blade-Baits_c9.htm 1 Quote
Cranks4fun Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 Occasionally, spinnerbaits are the very best option. Somebody taught me years back and I still utilize this tip. In the spring, summer, and early fall (never tried it in the winter) after the aggressive morning bite, if the winds are above 10 mph, a spinnerbait fished in stained water near weeds in water 3-10 ft. (generally) is often the bait that saves the day. Wind, stained water, and spinnerbaits can be magic. For all the KVD fanboys, KVD has echoed this fact too. I beat my buddy (a very good fisherman) 7 keepers to 1 using this tactic fishing in 20 mph winds on a very slow day. The fish just would not agree to anything else. That day I used a 1/2 oz Booyah with double colorado blades in Chartreuse. I like War Eagles and Strike KIngs too. Quote
Cranks4fun Posted January 9, 2019 Posted January 9, 2019 2 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: The part I don't like is that I never get a bite........ . Hey, bro! I can remember a time when I felt that way too. Spinnerbaits were only in my boxes because I got them on clearance or as gifts. For ten years or so, I think I only caught a couple of dinks on them. I hated and neglected them. Once I fished them in the right conditions (I think got desperate that first successful day) and then had a couple of good days with them, my confidence in them soared. I NEVER fish them now unless there is a very good wind. When boat control gets difficult, spinnerbaits often become gold! Try them again in wind, near weeds or wood, and in stained water. I think your opinion will change. Quote
Global Moderator TnRiver46 Posted January 9, 2019 Global Moderator Posted January 9, 2019 2 minutes ago, Cranks4fun said: Hey, bro! I can remember a time when I felt that way too. Spinnerbaits were only in my boxes because I got them on clearance or as gifts. For ten years or so, I think I only caught a couple of dinks on them. I hated and neglected them. Once I fished them in the right conditions (I think got desperate that first successful day) and then had a couple of good days with them, my confidence in them soared. I NEVER fish them now unless there is a very good wind. When boat control gets difficult, spinnerbaits often become gold! Try them again in wind, near weeds or wood, and in stained water. I think your opinion will change. I hope so! Been at it for years so far hahaha 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 3 hours ago, TnRiver46 said: The part I don't like is that I never get a bite........ . Throw em in places you would think about throwing em...they pretty weedless! Pre-spawn is starting up on Toledo Bend I'll be flipping-n-pitching spinnerbaits in buck brush! 2 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 Spinnerbaits have been around along time. 1 Quote
Super User Columbia Craw Posted January 9, 2019 Super User Posted January 9, 2019 Caught these on consecutive casts on a spinnerbait. Caught these on consecutive casts on a spinnerbait. Caught these on consecutive casts on a spinnerbait. way too much chap stick goin on. 3 Quote
Super User Mobasser Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Columbia Craw said: Spinnerbaits have been around along time. Old Shannon Twin Spins? I might also add: in the summer very early morning when the topwater bite is often good, spinnerbaits will often catch fish when they won't hit on the surface, many times better than topwaters. Also, a 1/2oz single spin( large colorado blade) in black or purple with a chunk trailer is one of the best night baits ever.Another option: try a fast retrieve that just slightly bulges the surface. They can cover most of the water column, top to bottom. Classic baits that will never go out of style 10 hours ago, Catt said: Me either ? I havnt fished this all gold color yet, but I'm likin the looks of it already. 1 Quote
TonynswAR Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Don't go on the water without one tied on. I liked them so much, bought molds and started building them 20+ yrs ago. Primary colors white, white/chart, fire tiger/bream, sometimes a black/purple. It was said in an earlier reply, they are a great search bait. I probably use a 1/2oz more than any other size, but will change sizes in a heartbeat, (match the hatch) Most of the time they have at least one gold blade and it's usually a willow. Been blessed to catch two double digits, one came on a spinnerbait I made. 1 Quote
greentrout Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Still have plenty bought in the past from 1/8 1/4 & 3/8 ... Indiana blades ... good fishing ... 4 Quote
Carolina Rig Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Got the details of the lake I’ll be fishing a tournament on next weekend and immediately thought about slow rolling a spinnerbait deep. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 12 hours ago, the reel ess said: And then there's this I know that is a War Eagle but which one is it? Allen 1 Quote
greentrout Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Terminator T1 Original Titanium Spinnerbait Quote
Super User FishTank Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 On 1/8/2019 at 10:56 AM, J Francho said: Hmmm. I don't see many on the water throwing them. I have one tied on full time. Sometimes more than one rigged up. Any stores around me have at least one side of the aisle with inventory, so they must be popular. It's proven fish catcher. Agreed.... I always have one tied on but I don't tend to use them that often and when I have been out on a lake watching what other guys are fishing, I don't see that many spinner baits anymore. I am not sure why but it seems that there are some many choices in confidence baits that the spinnerbait has fallen to the bottom. It still catches fish though. Quote
greentrout Posted January 10, 2019 Posted January 10, 2019 Humdinger Colorado Indiana blades ... Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Munkin said: I know that is a War Eagle but which one is it? Allen Gold Frame Double Willowleaf color Gold Shiner 1/2 oz ? 1 Quote
Super User Munkin Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 2 minutes ago, Catt said: Gold Frame Double Willowleaf color Gold Shiner 1/2 oz ? Regular or screaming eagle? Allen Quote
Super User Catt Posted January 10, 2019 Super User Posted January 10, 2019 All it says is Gold Frame Double Willowleaf ? Quote
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