Blade and minnow baits in the summer

[papajoe222]

I love fishing hard baits during the summer. Cranks, spinnerbaits, topwater all get a work out once the summer kicks into gear. This year, I switched things up a little. Lipless cranks and cranks in general have been replaced with blade baits.  Shallow running cranks have been replaced by minnow baits (jerk baits). I normally reserve these two baits for spring, pre-spawn, but decided to keep them tied on. I even found a guy that makes 3/8oz. blade baits, so I can fish them deep.  Needless to say, they are still producing quality fish into the summer.

Anyone else use them with regularity this time of the year?

[A-Jay]

Nope, you're the only guy.

A-Jay 

[TnRiver46]

When you say blade baits, do you mean like a silver buddy or an under spin? 3/8 oz is on the light end for a silver buddy type blade bait 

[papajoe222]

Yes, Gay Blade, Silver Buddy blade baits.

On 6/24/2020 at 10:16 PM, A-Jay said:

Nope, you're the only guy.

A-Jay 

If you're looking for some 3/8oz. baits let me know, but I have a feeling you either make your own, or know someone that does.

[mrpao]

I keep a blade bait tied on year round.

They are great to drop down into deeper water when I see fish on the fish finder. Also great to cast to schooling bass because they are easily bomb casted.

[scaleface]

I have used the Cordell Gay Blade in summer with success but its not a lure I use a lot . Little George lures and jigging spoons too .

[papajoe222]

2 hours ago, scaleface said:

I have used the Cordell Gay Blade in summer with success but its not a lure I use a lot.

Not many do and I think that’s why it’s been so effective.  I’ve never used a Little George, but I will be giving the some consideration this summer, too. 

[JoePhish]

I fish jerkbaits all year long. I jerk them more aggressively when the weather warms up. I'll almost always have a floating jerk bait tied on during the summer.  My favorite is a Zerek Sabre Dance 85 in Black Shad (chrome with a white belly and black back).  Also like the Yo-Zuri Floating Pin's Minnow in Chartreuse.  

 

The new Rapala Rap V Blade has me thinking about fishing blade baits in the summer.