Road runners

[shootermcbob]

What other same types of lures are out there that might be more snag resistant? I have used with pretty good success the 1/4 ounce roadrunner w/small spinner blade using a 4 inch single tailed grub as the trailer. The problem is, with their squared head, if you bump something, they just load up and it is very difficult to get them free. I fish from the bank. I lost 6 of them this weekend. I caught two fish. I like the idea, but can't spend 6-10 dollars a weekend of these. any suggestions?

[Wayne P.]

Use a smaller version and reel it fast enough to keep from getting hung up. If you get hung up, pull the line between the reel and first rod guide with the rod under tension and let it go like shooting a bow and arrow, it should come loose. I use the 1/16 oz with a 2" white curly tail grub. It catches every fish in a body of water.

[Crestliner2008]

You might also want to try a heavier line. Line diameter can create significant buoyancy to any presentation.  

[SDoolittle]

Check out the Bass Pro Shops Stump Jumper. It's basically the same lure as the roadrunner, but with a minnow shaped head. BPS has them on sale for $.74 apiece. I haven't used them and don't know about the quality, but at that price they are probably worth checking out.

[Catt]

Beetle Spins  

[shootermcbob]

Ok. thanks for the tips. I really like this lure combination. Also, as I watch what other folks are fishing with, I have never seen this combination used. Most folks around here are pitchers/flippers. Thanks again for the input.

[BRIAN77703]

i use road runners for crappie fishing and some bass fishing when nuthin else is working. honestly i don't really catch a whole lot on them.

[shootermcbob]

Brian, that surprises me. I almost always snag something with this lure. I have not caught any real big fish, but i usually catch bass/crappie with it. I did catch a 16 inch and 12 inch largemouth this weekend on white 1/4 ounce roadrunner jig with a 4 inch chartreuse grub as a trailer.

[BRIAN77703]

i dunno man maybe its just me. but i used them on several ocasions and never really caught anything on them.

[shootermcbob]

I feel the same way about a senko. It seems everyone on here and at all the local tackle shops catch fish on senkos. I can't even seem to get a nibble.

[Wayne P.]

Back to your original question "What other same types of lures are out there that might be more snag resistant?" Any small spinnerbait would have about the same fish appeal as the Roadrunner with the same grub attachment. As Catt suggested, the Beetle Spin is one choice but is prone to hangups more than a traditional spinnerbait due to the pivoting connection of the jig head and wire frame. A solid head to wire connection will deflect off objects better. A long arm spinnerbait is more snag resistant than a short arm model.

[shootermcbob]

Thanks Wayne. do you have a favorite brand of spinnerbait that you feel would fit the bill? I have some strike king and booyah mostly in 1/2 ounce.

[Wayne P.]

I don't have a favorite brand that is in production now. I would suggest that you just get a ligher version (1/8, 3/16, 1/4 ) of what you use and include some with a single Colorado blade to give you more lift/resistance. That resistance will help keep it upright when contacting objects. also minimize the bulk of your trailer so the lure won't have the tendency to roll over.

[shootermcbob]

Ok Wayne. thanks. I have a couple 1/4 ounce booyah spinnerbaits. I never even thought to use them. Would you fish these with a plastic trailer?

[Wayne P.]

Yes, I would. I add a 3" white Mister Twister curly tail grub or a shortened body white Zoom twin tail trailer on that size lure.

[shootermcbob]

ok. I will give that a try. Thanks for all your help.

[DeepStructure]

Beetle Spins

I agree. I've used both and have far fewer hangups with beetle spins. They do make a 1/4 oz beetle spin that I think you could rig a 4" grub on.