Spinnerbaits

[MountainMan83]

I bought a couple Dobyns spinnerbaits with double willows last year, (didn't know they made them) and they are excellent build/quality components for around 6 dollars if I remember correctly. I even caught my PB this year on one. I will definitely be buying more.

[fin]

6 minutes ago, scaleface said:

Ive been pouring my own . I have had badly mangled wire harnesses each time out this year .I just remove the hardware and put it on a new form . I even melt the  leadhead  and reuse the hook .   Light-wire lures dont last long at all before they snap . I have two brand new ones with the old blades ready to go next trip .

I was lucky enough to come into a bunch of free spinnerbaits a long time ago, some real nice ones, I don't know what they were. I add my own skirts. There were some that had matte black wire, like gun blued. Lost those a long time ago. I really liked that black wire, never see that for sale.

[Fishes in trees]

I like Terminators or War Eagles.   For Murky to Muddy water I like a half ounce Colorado Blade spinner bait, with the blade slightly bigger than a quarter.   Colors for clearer water I like a Golden Shiner or the War Eagle Mouse or Spot Remover color.   Murky to Muddy water I like Chartruese/white with either painted blades or a copper blade.

[Harold Scoggins]

I used War Eagle for years, and it's a good bait. However, a couple years ago I tried the Super V-Flat, and V-Flat Power Bomb by Megabass. I hated spending that kind of coin on a spinnerbait, but after seeing how these baits go through, around, and over wood, I was hooked. (and so were the fish) I don't know if they still make the Super V-Flat, but I know the Power Bomb can still be had. Now, if only other companies would take a look at the head design and make one for under $10.

[scaleface]

2 hours ago, Harold Scoggins said:

I used War Eagle for years, and it's a good bait. However, a couple years ago I tried the Super V-Flat, and V-Flat Power Bomb by Megabass. I hated spending that kind of coin on a spinnerbait, but after seeing how these baits go through, around, and over wood, I was hooked. (and so were the fish) I don't know if they still make the Super V-Flat, but I know the Power Bomb can still be had. Now, if only other companies would take a look at the head design and make one for under $10.

I s that wire suppose to be bent or is it mangled ? 

 

A Banana head spinnerbait    might be pretty close to that as , far as snaglessnness goes .

[Koz]

I use the Strike King and Jawbone spinnerbaits found at Dick's and even the $1.00 Wal Mart spinnerbaits all with success. I find if I put a Keitech Swing Impact trailer or even a cheap Zoom paddletail trailer I usually get more strikes.

[bowhunter63]

War Eagle sexy mouse or bluegill in the 3/8 ounce and don’t look back.

[Hammer 4]

War Bait's spinnerbaits has worked very well for me..

[Harold Scoggins]

9 hours ago, scaleface said:

I s that wire suppose to be bent or is it mangled ? 

The wire comes like that and it's very flexible, always springs back to original shape. Through my own observation, I'd say it helps a lot when making contact with wood.

 

"I never avoid wood, I go through it."

[Chance_Taker4]

I was a big fan of the River2Sea Bling in Abalone Shad and Terminator T-2. But I tried the Omega Gennisis Ti and they were amazing. They are on the more expensive side but you can build your own in their website. I like the fact that I can bend the wire to make a bigger or smaller profile and it doesn't effect of the spinnerbait performs. I use the double Willow leaf almost exclusively on all my spinnerbaits.

[HeyCoach]

On 5/16/2019 at 5:02 AM, fin said:

On a lake like that you could probably catch fish on a bare chrome hook. I'm not jealous though ?

 

I'd like to fish a lake like that just to see what they won't bite.

Just take me along with you. I’ll be able to tell what they’re not biting on. 

[Dens228]

On 5/17/2019 at 10:23 PM, bowhunter63 said:

War Eagle sexy mouse or bluegill in the 3/8 ounce and don’t look back.

Agreed!  I've caught a lot of bass on the Sexy Mouse so far this year.

[BadBassWV]

[Dens228]

Not a bass, but a 37" Pike on a War Eagle Extreme Trokar in Mouse.  First cast of the day from my kayak.

[scaleface]

 In recent years it seems the spinnerbait had fallen a little in popularity . So far this season in BASS Elite events , it has made a huge comeback . By my best count now , I have fished three times this year and caught 1 bass on  a Texas rig , four on a crankbait and 120 on spinnerbaits .

[zelmo]

Over the years I have caught some bass on spinnerbaits but I have never had a banner day with them.  Because of that it is one of the last baits I tend to use.

 

I guess I need to develop more confidence in them.  Are there any conditions that scream spinnerbait, or conditions that you would never consider using them?

[Dens228]

24 minutes ago, zelmo said:

Over the years I have caught some bass on spinnerbaits but I have never had a banner day with them.  Because of that it is one of the last baits I tend to use.

 

I guess I need to develop more confidence in them.  Are there any conditions that scream spinnerbait, or conditions that you would never consider using them?

Bright cloudless skies, no wind.

[zelmo]

43 minutes ago, Dens228 said:

Bright cloudless skies, no wind.

Those are the ideal conditions, or when you wouldn't use them?

[fin]

1 hour ago, zelmo said:

Are there any conditions that scream spinnerbait, or conditions that you would never consider using them?

When you're scared to throw your jerk bait or crank bait because you're afraid you're going to get hung up.

 

There are no conditions where I would not consider a spinnerbait, but the color and type of spinnerbait will depend on the conditions.

[Dens228]

I tend to not throw them under those conditions.  But.................if nothing is working sometimes I will tie one on and burn it to try to get a reaction bite.

 

[Derek1]

It was the only thing that worked in those exact same conditions in clear water.  Very subtle thump in spot remover and green back shad. 

[Black Hawk Basser]

Cloudy, windy days beg for a spinnerbait.  Or after a good rain that stains up the water.