Spinner Baits

[176champion]

What weight do you prefer 3/8 1/2 or 3/4 ounce or something different in weight.....just curious.

[dtrs5kprs]

In stain I'll throw one as light as 1/4, with #2/#4 tandem Colorado blades. Old river bait.

The heavier heads aren't just for slow rolling or covering open water. They also give you a little more accuracy throwing at targets. Something to think about currently.

[merc1997 Bo]

head weight is something that needs to be used in variable sizes.  when catching bass 15ft. or deeper, i often use a 1 oz. head on the SpinJig.  remember that speed is a key factor in triggering bites.  even in really skinny water and that blade needs to be burned at the speed of light, you might need to use at least a 3/8 if not a 1/2 oz. head.  needed speed, type of blades being used, and depth you are fishing a spinner bait all factor into how much weight the head needs.

bo

[dookie65]

I learned a harsh lesson this past weekend on just how the correct size and retrieval speed/ presentation  can make such a huge difference between catching fish and not. I used the exact identical spinner bait as my partner, the only differences were he was using a 3/8 oz and I only had a 1/2 oz size. He fished it really slow and I tried to do the same. He kicked my butt and I couldn't buy a fish in 2 days on the same bait!!          That is how subtle differences in lures and presentation can make a difference some days. That is why I tend to buy several different weight sizes and blade combos in a spinner bait I like.

Personally I prefer a 1/2 oz spinnerbait but that's just me. They all have their place though.

[merc1997 Bo]

my favorite size is the one they will bite.

bo

[dtrs5kprs]

Just now, merc1997 said:

my favorite size is the one they will bite.

bo

Amen.

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3/8

[Bill Babler]

It is a very good idea right now to put a stinger hook on.  We have been getting thumped hard this week, some knocking slack in the line and missing them till I put a trailer hook on.

Early Coldslaw in 3/8 with either a big Colorado or a Colorado and a williow and as the sun comes up go to a Mouse or anything white.  They really are liking gold blades over chrome.

This is for the stained water.  When you get to point 7 the water is clearing fast and the SB bite is over by 7 or 7:30. They are eating a Road Kill or Puke Tube with the ends dyed orange in the stained water on the old bank line.  Put your boat in 30' and don't go an inch under that, stay in 30 to 35 and work the tube hopping and dragging on flat gravel and cove points.

From point 7 to the dam they are eating the tube, jig and shaky head in the same depth.  Tube color is watermelon candy and watermelon, jig is PBJ and the shaky head is GP with its tail dyed red.

Buster is also catching them really good swimming the Keitech in Pro Blue and Rainbow Shad.  Very few of us can do this, he is setting his boat in 40 to 45 ft. and swimming it as slow as mush thru a sieve.  Mostly main lake points and he is catching big pre-spawn K's and post spawn LM

Should have a really good idea after Wednesday as I'm on the Rock constant after that.

[m&m]

Bill, as always thank you for the report. Still no TW action eh?

Mike

[176champion]

Thanks for report Bill!!

Thanks for the input everyone!!