Bass Following Spinnerbait 2025
Lacustrine reply :
I went fishing today and used primarily spinnerbaits for the first time. I had a lot of bass following the lure, but only caught one. I tried 3 sizes different speeds, 2 different colors, tried fishing it like a jig, letting it fall when the bass is chasing it, twitching the lure, but very few wanted to commit. What could I do different? My buddy was catching them pretty good with a jerk bait and worms. The water temp was 70 and was visible for 10 feet deep. Any suggestions?
danno054 reply :
Did you try adding a trailer?
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:17 AM, danno054 said:Did you try adding a trailer?
No. Will that help?
Heron reply :
Try jerkbait and worms.
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:21 AM, Heron said:Try jerkbait and worms.
I did end up switching, but I have heard so much about spinnerbaits, especially at this time of year.
Heron reply :
Understood, but alas, you still just have to follow what the fish are responding to. If theyre not feeling a spinnerbait, then theyre not feelin it. There may not be anything that you can do differently with it, on that particular day.
Theyll like them better on another day.
danno054 reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:19 AM, Lacustrine said:No. Will that help?
Possibly, it's just another option. To me if I'm getting a lot of fish that will follow and won't commit it usually turns out to be a color situation.
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:26 AM, danno054 said:Possibly, it's just another option. To me if I'm getting a lot of fish that will follow and won't commit it usually turns out to be a color situation.
I can't believe I did not try that. A trailer was included with the Mann's I just bought. I mainly used War Eagles though and did not see them.
danno054 reply :
There's a good thread on spinnerbait trailers! Check it out, I just learned something there!
Ozark_Basser reply :
I don't get bit a whole lot fishing spinnerbaits in open water on a steady retrieve unless it's pretty windy. My best bet is to bang them off of cover.
One thing I like to do is give the rod complete slack during the retrieve. This causes the spinnerbait to drop straight down instead of gliding down at an angle like when you just stop reeling. I don't hold the rod tip straight in front of me but more to the side. I usually keep the spinnerbait pretty close to the surface also. While burning it I I'll abruptly stop reeling and quickly move the rod tip towards the bait giving it complete slack then pull it back tight after it fell straight down 6 inches or so. I'll do it a few times during a retrieve. It gets them to react a lot better than a stop and go just with your reel.
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:49 AM, Jiggin said:I don't get bit a whole lot fishing spinnerbaits in open water on a steady retrieve unless it's pretty windy. My best bet is to bang them off of cover.
One thing I like to do is give the rod complete slack during the retrieve. This causes the spinnerbait to drop straight down instead of gliding down at an angle like when you just stop reeling. I don't hold the rod tip straight in front of me but more to the side. I usually keep the spinnerbait pretty close to the surface also. While burning it I I'll abruptly stop reeling and quickly move the rod tip towards the bait giving it complete slack then pull it back tight after it fell straight down 6 inches or so. I'll do it a few times during a retrieve. It gets them to react a lot better than a stop and go just with your reel.
O.K, thanks. I'll try that. Today it was forecasted 4mph winds, but the water was white capping. It was not windy in a creek entrance we fished though.
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:26 AM, danno054 said:Possibly, it's just another option. To me if I'm getting a lot of fish that will follow and won't commit it usually turns out to be a color situation.
I'll switch colors next time also. I only used white/chart with gold/silver Indiana/Colorado and white with silver willow/colorado.
A-Jay reply :
Use down sized willow blades, make a longer cast and BURN THAT THING as Fast as you can , . . . . . and hold on !
No trailer but definitely use a trailer hook.
A-Jay
eyedabassman reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 6:25 AM, Heron said:Understood, but alas, you still just have to follow what the fish are responding to. If theyre not feeling a spinnerbait, then theyre not feelin it. There may not be anything that you can do differently with it, on that particular day.
Theyll like them better on another day.
This is not so. i am not calling you out so don't take it that way. But if bass are following the bait they are interested in it but something is wrong. I have changed blades and that was the trick.Could be color or the retrieve.
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:05 AM, A-Jay said:Use down sized willow blades, make a longer cast and BURN THAT THING as Fast as you can , . . . . . and hold on !
No trailer but definitely use a trailer hook.
A-Jay
I don't have downsized blades (but can get some if necessary). Do you think a War Eagle finesse would work just as good? i tried to go fast, but with a medium micro magic it was a challenge.
A-Jay reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:09 AM, Lacustrine said:I don't have downsized blades (but can get some if necessary). Do you think a War Eagle finesse would work just as good? i tried to go fast, but with a medium micro magic it was a challenge.
Or check out the Strike King Burner model spinner bait - It's made to be presented in just that manner -
Not the answer to everything but sometimes it really turns them on.
When it does, it's a bit of work but a Ton of Fun . . .
A-Jay
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:16 AM, A-Jay said:Or check out the Strike King Burner model spinner bait - It's made to be presented in just that manner -
Not the answer to everything but sometimes it really turns them on.
When it does, it's a bit of work but a Ton of Fun . . .
A-Jay
I'll check them out.
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:16 AM, A-Jay said:Or check out the Strike King Burner model spinner bait - It's made to be presented in just that manner -
Not the answer to everything but sometimes it really turns them on.
When it does, it's a bit of work but a Ton of Fun . . .
A-Jay
Is there any place with free shipping no minimum? I would love to get one of these and some more Reel N' Shads.
A-Jay reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:26 AM, Lacustrine said:Is there any place with free shipping no minimum? I would love to get one of these and some more Reel N' Shads.
Here's something ~
A-Jay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STRIKE-KING-BURNER-SPINNERBAITS-1-2-OZ-select-colors-/201155133846?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2ed5c7c196
danno054 reply :
They call it a burner for a reason! It really is designed to move fast through the water.
What's the gear ratio on your reel?
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:54 AM, danno054 said:They call it a burner for a reason! It really is designed to move fast through the water.
What's the gear ratio on your reel?
6:3:1 Curado 200 I
Lacustrine reply :
On 4/23/2015 at 9:35 AM, A-Jay said:Here's something ~
A-Jay
http://www.ebay.com/itm/STRIKE-KING-BURNER-SPINNERBAITS-1-2-OZ-select-colors-/201155133846?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&var=&hash=item2ed5c7c196
Thanks.
danno054 reply :
Nothing wrong with that, I just wanted to make sure you didn't have like a 5.4:1 or something. When you get a second rod and reel you might consider a 7.1:1 or something in that ballpark.
scaleface reply :
Anytime bass are following your lures or missing top waters .... then you are close to catching them. Last week I had bass missing a floating minnow , they were missing it on purpose. A switch to a small buzzbait was all it took to start catching them .
wuchr20 reply :
I would try and add a little jerk to it. Or u probably need to change the color or size of bait.
willtomlinson reply :
They work best on windy days. People say silver blades for sunny days and gold for overcast, never noticed much difference myself. I usually like gold always or one gold one silver, (also seem to have more luck on one willow and one Colorado blade). Skirt color is a huge factor too. Not sure if that helps but those are some basics. Other than that, running it subsurface with some twitching should get the job done. Eventually you'll figure out what brands and color combos work best for you, just like anything else!
ChrisWi reply :
Switch the Spinnerbait out to a swimjig.
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