Brief Sunday report, 4-10-16

[marcus]

i always like to cut a small paddle tail swim bait in half and use it as a trailer just for a little tail action on my spinnerbaits. usually i match the color of the skirt as well 

[Champ188]

That's not a bad idea at all, marcus. Probably shouldn't use Keitechs, though. Would get pretty expensive!

[rps]

8 hours ago, Champ188 said:

BassBlind, the thing I see people do most often that I believe hurts them with a spinnerbait is fishing it too fast. They get this "gotta burn it" mentality from somewhere and it's just not always the thing to do. In fact, the only season where that is consistently productive (for me, anyway) is fall.

I will share these suggestions out here in the public forum:

1. Fish the bait at a moderate speed in water above 60 degrees; fish it moderately slow (but keep it up off the bottom) in water below 60. I rarely stop or pause my spinnerbait. Been fishing them successfully for a very long time with a steady retrieve.

2. Make pinpoint casts and if you are fishing alone, position the boat however you need it to bring the bait as near to your target cover as possible.

3. Throw the bait up on a rock or the bank and drag it back into the water when possible, especially when your bites are coming dirt shallow.

4. Be aware for a slight "tick" (like a crappie bite) and set the hook hard when you feel it. This occurs when a bass grabs the bait from behind, often creating slack in the line. Also, pay attention for when you feel the blade quite vibrating and set the hook hard then, too.

5. On Table Rock, look for big rocks sitting just off the bank, little points/pockets along an otherwise straight bank or "shelf rock" that steps off into deeper water. Some wind on these areas can make them dynamite spinnerbait areas.

Listen to this man when he talks how to fish spinner baits. He has cashed many checks based on what he says.

 

[96 CHAMP]

amazing how many years of knowledge was just shared on this forum on using a spinner bait,

[Champ188]

You guys are too kind. None of us are taking a darn thing to the grave with us so might as well share some of it while we can.

I get a lot out of watching others catch fish.

[Nitro 750]

Champ very good info on how to fish a spinner bait!!!!  I am not a big spinner bait guy, but this year I told myself I was going to throw it every trip I go on, and I have so far with very limited success.  With the info on this site it gives me more confidence.  Thanks again!!