{"id":3475,"date":"2018-04-21T04:57:37","date_gmt":"2018-04-21T04:57:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=3475"},"modified":"2018-10-28T23:29:16","modified_gmt":"2018-10-28T23:29:16","slug":"how-to-fish-with-spinnerbaits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/how-to-fish-with-spinnerbaits\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fish Spinnerbaits For Bass"},"content":{"rendered":"

Spinnerbaits were designed to solve the problems encountered by southern bass anglers.\u00a0 Their fishing reservoirs were all strewn with timber and brush.\u00a0 Standard and weight forward spinners would easily snag on debris.\u00a0 With a little bit of ingenuity fisherman came up with the iconic spinnerbait.<\/p>\n

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Fishing With Spinnerbaits For Bass<\/h2>\n

Spinnerbait Design<\/h3>\n

The shaft of a spinnerbait is bent in the shape of an open safety pin.\u00a0 The bent shaft prevents weeds and branches from fouling the hook and blade.<\/p>\n

You wouldn’t think this design would be successful, but they work better than most other weedless lures.\u00a0 Since the entire hook is exposed you’ll be much more likely to hook a fish.<\/p>\n

When to Use Spinnerbaits?<\/h3>\n

Many fishermen use spinnerbaits to locate fish in shallow water.\u00a0 You can cover a lot of water quickly without worrying about snags.\u00a0 While moving fast, the flash and vibration draw fish in.<\/p>\n

Whenever I need to cover a lot of water fast I’ll throw out my favorite spinnerbait. \u00a0Normally I’ll throw a flashy Booyah Super Shad<\/a> or basic Strike King Finesse KVD Spinnerbait<\/a>. They’ll quickly draw strikes from the most aggressive fish in the area.<\/p>\n

High aggression typically leads to a larger catch.\u00a0 Even if the fish doesn’t take the lure they’ll often follow revealing its location.\u00a0 Then you can use a slow rolling technique<\/a> with a less flashly lure to catch it.<\/p>\n

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Choosing The Best Spinnerbait For Bass<\/h3>\n

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When selecting spinnerbaits first consider the length of the upper arm, the thickness of the shaft and the shape of the head.\u00a0 In most situations use a spinnerbait with an upper arm long enough so that the blade rides above the hook point.<\/p>\n

Shorter arm models work best when using the “helicoptering” technique. \u00a0Booyah’s Pond Magic Spinnerbait<\/a> is the perfect example. \u00a0Try helicoptering it alongside vertical cover.<\/p>\n

It works perfectly next to submerged trees and other debris.\u00a0 If the arm is too short, it won’t protect the hook from snags or keep the hook from rolling.<\/p>\n

You need enough stability to provide a stable foundation.\u00a0 With too long of an arm you’ll have issues hooking fish.\u00a0 Most bites will be on the spinnerbaits blade.<\/p>\n

Look for a thin wire shaft to get the most wiggle from your blade.\u00a0\u00a0 Thin wire will also make catching fish much easier.\u00a0 It should collapse on the strike guaranteeing a catch.<\/p>\n

With most well known manufacturers you won’t have to worry about wire thickness. The only time you need to worry is with cheap chinese models you find on eBay\/amazon.<\/p>\n

In timber you’re going to want to find a thicker wire shaft.\u00a0 With a thick shaft brush will deflect off underwater timber and branches.<\/p>\n

Look for a pointed or bullet shaped head molded to the lures lower shaft.\u00a0 Streamlined heads will help the lure snake through thick weeds and undergrowth. You should also consider options that come with a detachable free swinging jig instead of a head.\u00a0 It will be worse in the weeds, but much better at hooking fish.<\/p>\n

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How Many Spinnerbait Blades do You Need?<\/h4>\n

There are a ton of different blade options you can choose from.\u00a0 The most popular choices are single-blade, tandem-blade and twin blad models. Single-blade types will produces the strongest vibration making them an extremely versatile choice.<\/p>\n

Tandem blades offer more water resistance.\u00a0 Most tandem blade lures stay shallower than other options and are effective for bulging the surface.\u00a0 Twin-blade lures are best with heavy weeds.\u00a0 The dual blades protect the hook from catching on heavy cover.<\/p>\n

How To Fish With a SpinnerBait<\/h2>\n

Many professional bass anglers rely heavily on spinnerbaits.\u00a0 They’re extremely versatile lures working in a wide range of waters.\u00a0 You can use it in a broad range of fishing situations.\u00a0 Adjust your reel speed to suit your individual fishing needs.<\/p>\n

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  • Bottom:\u00a0 Reeling slowly will make your lure fall straight down to the bottom.\u00a0 You can creep it along the bottom waiting for large bass.<\/li>\n
  • Below Surface:\u00a0 By increasing your speed a little bit you can pull the lure a few feet below the surface.\u00a0 With its medium speed reel this is the perfect technique for beginner fisherman.<\/li>\n
  • Bulging Out:\u00a0 Increase your speed to make the lure quickly bulge out of the waters surface.\u00a0 Crappie fisherman even troll with spinnerbaits when fishing in open water.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Try and experiment with different retrieves until you find one that works best for the conditions.\u00a0 Overtime fish will let you know which reel they like the most.<\/p>\n

    Properly Tuning Your Lure<\/h3>\n

    A properly tuned spinnerbait shouldn’t twist when retrieved.\u00a0 You should be able to tie it directly to your line with no foul effects.<\/p>\n

    Unlike other lures a snap or swivel will just increase the chance of your lure tangling in your line.\u00a0 If you have a coil of wire for an eye your line may get wedged in the coil.<\/p>\n

    Whenever this happens you’re going to need to cut the line and retie.\u00a0 Products with an open slot for an eye shouldn’t catch on the line.<\/p>\n

    How To Feel Your Bites<\/h4>\n

    Due to their somewhat complicated design fisherman have a hard time feeling their bites.\u00a0 It really is hard to recognize your strikes.<\/p>\n

    Fish commonly strike with only a gentle nudge and don’t completely commit.\u00a0 Whenever you detect a slight pause make sure you set your hook.<\/p>\n

    Wearing polarized sunglasses should help you spot incoming fish.\u00a0 This is especially true when working the top of clear water.<\/p>\n

    Tip Your Spinnerbait With Meat<\/h4>\n

    One old time fishing secret is tipping your bait with pieces of meat.\u00a0 Old timers like to tip their hook with a pork strip, but live bait will work as well.<\/p>\n

    Most fisherman choose either a minnow or nightcrawlers.\u00a0 Some panfish anglers remove the plastic grub tails and subsitute live grubs, worms or pieces of shrimp.<\/p>\n

    What Can You Catch With a Spinnerbait?<\/h3>\n

    While spinnerbaits were designed primarily for largemouth bass they can catch a wide variety of fish.\u00a0 They also work well for smallmouth, spotted bass, crappies, sunfish, northern pike pickeral and muskies.\u00a0 Change up your size for the type of fish you’re looking for.<\/p>\n

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    • 1\/32-1\/8 Ounce:<\/strong> Panfish<\/li>\n
    • 1\/8-3\/8 Ounce:<\/strong> Smallmouth and Spotted Bass<\/li>\n
    • 1\/4 to 1 Ounce:<\/strong> Largemouths and Pickerel<\/li>\n
    • Up to 3 Oz:<\/strong> Muskies and Northerns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Spinnerbait Fishing Tips<\/h3>\n
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      • Helicopter a spinnerbait alongside vertical cover.\u00a0 This works in areas with submerged timber and natural drop offs.\u00a0 Make sure you keep your line taut to detect any change in motion.\u00a0 Helicoptering works best whenever fish are drawn to cover.\u00a0 It’s perfect for early spring and late fall weather.\u00a0 Try shortening the upper arm to make the blade helicopter more.\u00a0 If you go to short you’ll have issues snagging on weeds.\"\"<\/li>\n
      • Cast your spinnerbait out past dense cover then slowly retrieve.\u00a0 Make sure you guide your line so that the lure bumps the cover.\u00a0 The sudden break in blade rotation has been known to promote strikes.\u00a0 Work the shady side of cover for the most strikes.<\/li>\n
      • Learn how to assemble your own spinnerbaits from different components.\u00a0 It’s one of the easiest lures to assemble and will change up your game.\u00a0 There’s a ton of different options available from basic setups to advanced customizations.<\/li>\n
      • Customize your blade and hook to maximize its effectiveness.\u00a0 Try replacing the standard Colorado blade with a much larger blade.\u00a0 A larger blade has more flash and can be retrieved faster.\u00a0 You can also change up your hook to help with snags.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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