Super User GreenPig Posted February 15, 2020 Super User Posted February 15, 2020 If the bass have small fish to feed on I'll sling a spinnerbait. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 15, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 15, 2020 Spinnerbaits were my #1 big brown bass getter last season by a mile. I love fishing them, and they're fun to tinker with too. I fish them enough that I bought a mold for them. 2 Quote
Super User A-Jay Posted February 15, 2020 Super User Posted February 15, 2020 4 hours ago, GoneFishingLTN said: What skirt strands did you use for the top right bluegill looking spinnerbait? Can't be 100% sure on this one. I make many of my own skirts, so it could be that. It might also be a Strike King Perfect Skirt Magic Tails, with the tails cut short. A-Jay 1 Quote
Super User Catt Posted February 15, 2020 Super User Posted February 15, 2020 As we get further into pre-spawn I start flipping-n-pitching spinnerbugs in buck brush. Quote
Landis Carrier Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 Always ALWAYS have one tied on. 1 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted February 15, 2020 Posted February 15, 2020 1 hour ago, Landis Carrier said: Always ALWAYS have one tied on. It’s funny to look at your spinnerbait box and see mostly browns/greens, when mine is almost all some variation of white or white/chartreuse. I’m sure it’s a regional thing, as I’m mainly targeting smallmouth, with a few largemouth that are feeding on open water bait like smelt or herring, and you may be on to more of a bluegill type bait situation, but it also may just be a confidence thing. I started out with predominantly white baits and they work so well, I never really gave the brown/green ones much of a chance. 2 Quote
Super User MIbassyaker Posted February 15, 2020 Super User Posted February 15, 2020 2 hours ago, Way north bass guy said: It’s funny to look at your spinnerbait box and see mostly browns/greens, when mine is almost all some variation of white or white/chartreuse. I’m sure it’s a regional thing, as I’m mainly targeting smallmouth, with a few largemouth that are feeding on open water bait like smelt or herring, and you may be on to more of a bluegill type bait situation, but it also may just be a confidence thing. I started out with predominantly white baits and they work so well, I never really gave the brown/green ones much of a chance. My spinnerbait box is about 3/4 browns and greens with gold blades. In my case it is indeed a bluegill/pumpkinseed/other sunfish thing. I fish small inland waters, most of which don't have the white/silvery schooling pelagic baitfish like herring or shad. Not that the bass won't eat white spinnerbaits, but when I've had the big "feeding frenzy" bite, it's always been on browns/greens/golds 1 Quote
Super User Bankbeater Posted February 15, 2020 Super User Posted February 15, 2020 I don't use spinnerbaits nearly as much as I used to. Last year I only caught one on a spinnerbait, and I had to remind myself to take it out of the box and fish with it. Most of the time I am using a chatterbait. 1 Quote
Super User Boomstick Posted February 16, 2020 Super User Posted February 16, 2020 Spinnerbaits are often extremely productive for me, in clear water with chop or muddy water alike, spring, fall and also in the summer (mostly dusk & dawn). My PB came on a spinnerbait. Quote
Global Moderator Bluebasser86 Posted February 16, 2020 Global Moderator Posted February 16, 2020 15 hours ago, Way north bass guy said: It’s funny to look at your spinnerbait box and see mostly browns/greens, when mine is almost all some variation of white or white/chartreuse. I’m sure it’s a regional thing, as I’m mainly targeting smallmouth, with a few largemouth that are feeding on open water bait like smelt or herring, and you may be on to more of a bluegill type bait situation, but it also may just be a confidence thing. I started out with predominantly white baits and they work so well, I never really gave the brown/green ones much of a chance. Our largemouth (and smallmouth), are more shad/crappie eaters, so my spinnerbaits are mostly white or white/chartreuse. I've got a couple of the bluegill colored baits but rarely reach for them. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted February 16, 2020 Super User Posted February 16, 2020 Any color will do, as long as it's white. 1 2 Quote
Super User ChrisD46 Posted February 16, 2020 Super User Posted February 16, 2020 I prefer the 3/8th oz. spinner baits fishing from the bank - I bought a few in 1/2 oz. to try but not sure if I really need them in shallow water unless the wind is blowing or I want to retrieve the spinner bait faster ? Again , mostly fishing shallow water lately from the bank . Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted February 17, 2020 Super User Posted February 17, 2020 2 hours ago, ChrisD46 said: I prefer the 3/8th oz. spinner baits fishing from the bank - I bought a few in 1/2 oz. to try but not sure if I really need them in shallow water unless the wind is blowing or I want to retrieve the spinner bait faster ? Again , mostly fishing shallow water lately from the bank . I throw 1/2 oz spinnerbaits from shore all the time. I get longer cast's, and If I want to slow roll them on the bottom, 1/2 oz gets to the bottom faster, and is easier to keep it there vs a 3/8 oz..I do throw both sizes depending on conditions. Quote
Luke Barnes Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 When I go fishing I usually throw something I'm not good with to get practice in. Then when I'm tired of doing that, I tie on a spinnerbait to get serious about catching fish. I dont have a ton of them but I have skirts I can change colors without retying. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 17, 2020 Super User Posted February 17, 2020 On 2/15/2020 at 12:23 AM, GoneFishingLTN said: What skirt strands did you use for the top right bluegill looking spinnerbait? They sell a similar pre-made skirt. Allen 1 Quote
river-rat Posted February 17, 2020 Posted February 17, 2020 I always have a spinnerbait rod on the deck. It's one of my primary lures. 1 Quote
Bass Rutten Posted February 21, 2020 Posted February 21, 2020 Anyone by chance know where to buy thin replacement blades like the ones on the burner style spinnerbaits? I looked high and low, nothing. Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 22, 2020 Super User Posted February 22, 2020 20 hours ago, Bassjam2000 said: Anyone by chance know where to buy thin replacement blades like the ones on the burner style spinnerbaits? I looked high and low, nothing. Look for shallow cup willow,that is what the manufacturer calls them. Allen Quote
Bass Rutten Posted February 22, 2020 Posted February 22, 2020 52 minutes ago, Munkin said: Look for shallow cup willow,that is what the manufacturer calls them. Allen Thanks I’ll try that Quote
Super User Munkin Posted February 22, 2020 Super User Posted February 22, 2020 Lakeland, Worth, or Hagensfish one of those three makes them. Allen Quote
Chunk_Chaser Posted February 23, 2020 Posted February 23, 2020 I rarely use a spinner bait anymore for bass. I do use them quite often when targeting Pike. They love em! 1 Quote
Super User WRB Posted February 23, 2020 Super User Posted February 23, 2020 When Dave Nichols owned his company he made any combination blade type/ color, skirt color and head color you wanted. The company was sold several years ago and I believe they still make custom spinnerbaits to order. KVD used Nichols spinnerbaits during his rise to fame before signing up Strike King. I have caught hundreds of bass on my spinnerbaits over the years and they are still going strong and in good condition. Tom 1 Quote
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