Ideal spinnerbait for burning on surface

[roarlionsxc]

I'm a bank angler, and usually around this time of year on Lake Pickwick, bass will push shad up close to the bank of the rip rap I fish over 6-10 feet of water i would estimate. What would be your ideal spinnerbait size/brand/blade combination for this technique? Thanks!

[casts_by_fly]

I’d start with a half ounce strike king burner with razor blades (thin double willow). You can burn them pretty quickly. Then let the fish tell you why that’s wrong and what they want. 

[A-Jay]

A-Jay

[Big Rick]

I use the War Eagle Screamin' Eagle in 1/2 oz. The weight is "hidden" along the hook shank and the bait itself is on a 1/4 frame. It's a smoker with the downsized blades. The wire tied skirt negates the need for a trailer of any sort and thus allows greater speed without blowing out. 

 

[roarlionsxc]

1 hour ago, A-Jay said:

A-Jay

exactly what i was looking for. thank you!

[roarlionsxc]

Another question: What would be the ideal trailer hook size for this?

[gim]

I assume you mean burning “below the surface,” not actually on the surface. Burning a spinnerbait literally on the surface would be a topwater.

[casts_by_fly]

2 hours ago, roarlionsxc said:

Another question: What would be the ideal trailer hook size for this?

im fishing 2/0 for most every wire bait. 

[papajoe222]

Strike King KVD 2-Blade Scorcher Baits | Bass Pro Shops

StrikeKing also makes a bait with Razor blades, I can't remember the actual name, but both are excelent 1/2oz. baits that don't roll on their side when burned just under the surface.

[WRB]

It’s called a buzz bait!

Tom