Clarify for me fishing a "spoon"

[Choporoz]

The only other reason that came to my mind was to reduce snags.  I have swapped trebles for doubles and singles on bottom baits...like spoons and blade baits.

I suppose there could be other reasons,  tho

[J Francho]

It is a little less snaggy, but if you hang a single hook, chances are you aren't getting it back.  I just find they work better for trout.

[Peddiesake]

Lake Fork Flutter Spoon

[I/MBasser]

On 1/31/2019 at 7:58 AM, J Francho said:

Those don't look like Hopkins spoons

 

Kastmasters will catch. Any spoons I use, I add a split ring, and a swivel.  I tie off to the swivel.

 

Here's a Lil' Cleo with the split ring and swivel:

That makes sense.

Is there a difference between using a split ring and swivel versus a snap swivel?  I have a bunch of snap swivels laying around that I can use but if they fail compared to split rings I'll make the switch.  Thanks!

[Cam R]

On 10/19/2019 at 8:59 AM, I/MBasser said:

Is there a difference between using a split ring and swivel versus a snap swivel?  I have a bunch of snap swivels laying around that I can use but if they fail compared to split rings I'll make the switch.  Thanks!

I use a larger split ring on every spoon instead of those swivels to attach lures with. Say a spoon lure has 2 holes (one at each end) i have 2 split rings one for the hook end and one to attach my line to alone. If you have a split ring already on it  theres you do not need a swivel

[GreenPig]

On 1/26/2019 at 6:48 PM, pauldconyers said:

I guess I misstated my question. I am talking about pulling up on an area and on my graph seeing bass schooled up say 30 feet down and I want to vertical spoon with some spinning gear for them. I was asking what specific spoons would you guys recommend I check out for that?

I would suggest getting the 2 pack Cotton Cordell spoons and various sizes in chrome & gold. As beginner you are going to set the hook on trees/limbs/rocks I promise you. Absolutely no point in leaving high $ spoons in the lake while you learn the technique. My spoon box weighs 16 lbs and has 30 brands in it and if I could on have one it'd be the CC. Winter vertical spoon fishing is when I fill my fish freezer. Most important thing I learned is to find the school, drop it into them for a few minutes, if no takers then move on and don't waste the fishing time.

[TnRiver46]

9 hours ago, GreenPig said:

I would suggest getting the 2 pack Cotton Cordell spoons and various sizes in chrome & gold. As beginner you are going to set the hook on trees/limbs/rocks I promise you. Absolutely no point in leaving high $ spoons in the lake while you learn the technique. My spoon box weighs 16 lbs and has 30 brands in it and if I could on have one it'd be the CC. Winter vertical spoon fishing is when I fill my fish freezer. Most important thing I learned is to find the school, drop it into them for a few minutes, if no takers then move on and don't waste the fishing time.

One of my fishing buddies swore by those CC two packs. They are all I buy now 

[J Francho]

On 10/19/2019 at 8:59 AM, I/MBasser said:

Is there a difference between using a split ring and swivel versus a snap swivel?

Yes, a snap-swivel is the wrong piece of terminal gear.  They are for mixing and matching trolling weights to your line, and were never designed to manage fighting a fish. 

[WRB]

I deep structure spoon fish as soon as the Threadfin Shad school up in deep water over 20' to around 40' although they catch bass at any depth.

My favorite structure spoon was Megabait 3/4 oz jigging spoon no longer made, P-Line has a similar Laser Spoon. My second favorite is the old Champ 3/4 oz chrome spoon now made by Lurh-Jenson. I change the treble hooks to Owner nickel size 2 white/charteuse chicken feathered treble hooks. I don't use a swivel or split rings and use a snap. Line twist hasn't been a issue as the spoons tend to spin in both directions when fish them veritically or short lob cast and fall vertically. If you cast them horizontally then a swivel is a good addition to reduce line twist.

Hopkins Shorty and Kastmaster are both good, I prefer the wider Champ spoon it spins less or narrower Megabait or Laser spoons with holographic Shad finish.

Structure are over looked lure that work when bass are feeding on Shad.most bass will be school size 2 ro 3 lb bass with occasional big bass in the mix, you never know what will strike a structure.

My rod is a Loomis PR845C bait casting with 12 lb FC line, reel of choice but set the drag no more then 3 lbs to aviod hooks tearing out next to the boat.

Tom

 

[jimmyjoe]

2 hours ago, WRB said:

 ...set the drag no more then 3 lbs to aviod hooks tearing out next to the boat.

   Exactly. I found this out the hard way. (I had to laugh when I heard a "young" guy tell us old geezers that his reel was better than any we had because his had 20 lb. of drag, and none of ours went over 15 lb.)

  

   Now pike or musky .... well, they can be a little different.   ?      jj