Spinnerbait Best Beginner "Moving" Lure 2025
t_bone_713 reply :
If you had to give one type of moving lure to a absolute beginner. What would it be and why? Lipless, spinnerbait, swimjig, jerkbait?
I know a lot of people will say Texas Rig but I'm looking specifically for a moving lure.
I'm sorry if this question has been posted before but I'm new to this website and couldn't find my exact answer so please correct me if I am wrong. Also, thanks to everyone who pepped me up in my first post. I'm going to get out there this spring again but I'm going to bring my buddy who's completely new to learn with me. We can learn together!
scaleface reply :
Spinnerbaits are versatile and relatively snag resistant . I throw them in the thickest woody cover with very few hangups . Also like to throw them in and around grass . They can be used at any depth . Theres a lot to like about spinnerbaits .
Grim_Reaver reply :
From your suggestions, lipless crankbait in open water or spinnerbait/swim jig if there's a lot of snags. My personal choice would be a small 3-4" swimbait-extremely easy to fish and anything and everything will eat em.
Shimano_1 reply :
I'd vote spinnerbait for sure. Flat out catches fish and does so in varying depths, cover etc. Plus fairly snag proof.
jimmyjoe reply :
A spinnerbait is the best lure to start off with. Not only that, but you can get better and better with them. And when you're as good as Jimmy Houston, you can look back and say to yourself, "Man, that was sure a good first lure!" jj
Logan S reply :
A spinnerbait is up there with the most versatile baits in bass fishing. Can work year round in all water conditions, is fairly weedless, and has a proven track record just about everywhere that bass live.
Besides a jig, I can't really think of a more universal/versatile bait than a spinnerbait.
Hammer 4 reply :
So, the # 1 bait I'd teach a new person is how to fish a t rigged worm. For a moving bait the spinner bait is so versatile, many ways to fish it. I would suggest getting 3 sizes, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz. Colors..white is always good, white with some chartreuse is too, as for the blades, water color will determine which ones may work best. Clear to slightly stained..I like chrome willow blades, caught a ton of bass with those. If the water is on the muddy side, Colorado blades will give off more ( thump) to attract fish.
One more thing, look for spinnerbaits that don't have the blades extending way back over the hook, this causes lots of short strikes. If your using a trailer of any kind, a trailer hook is a good idea to have on there.
The reason I suggest 3 sizes is, some days the bass want a smaller profile, other days bigger, that and many other things there are to learn. Vary the retrieves, high, med, low, fast and slow, ect, ect.. In the old days, we had only mags to learn from for the most part, it was usually trial and error, but we learned..Hopefully this will make it a tad easier for you. Most important thing is, have FUN..
Dens228 reply :
My choice would be a swim jig/paddletail mainly due to there's virtually nowhere you can't use it.
t_bone_713 reply :
Thank you all for the responses! I appreciate your help!
GReb reply :
Go buy a bunch of H&H spinner baits. They work and are only a buck or two so if you have to break a few off it won’t hurt so bad.
t_bone_713 reply :
On 11/16/2019 at 11:12 AM, GReb said:Go buy a bunch of H&H spinner baits. They work and are only a buck or two so if you have to break a few off it won’t hurt so bad.
Whoa, these are great! Thanks!
Bluebasser86 reply :
Spinnerbaits are good if you're around cover. If you're not, I'd suggest an inline spinner because of their higher hookup ratio. If cover is limited, I also like the small swimbait suggestion or even a plain 3 or 4 inch grub. My wife and son both fish a grub a lot and catch quite a few fish just casting and reeling them on a darter head.
Fishes in trees reply :
I think you've got to let the cover tell you what to throw. A spinnerbait isn't a bad choice, but if it is a situation minimal vegetation, an in-line spinner is a great option. A swim bait on a jig head is a great option. A square bill is an option. If you've got a foot or so between the top of the vegetation and the surface, a Minus 1, or something similar will out fish a spinner bait nearly every time.
t_bone_713 reply :
On 11/16/2019 at 6:13 PM, Fishes in trees said:I think you've got to let the cover tell you what to throw. A spinnerbait isn't a bad choice, but if it is a situation minimal vegetation, an in-line spinner is a great option. A swim bait on a jig head is a great option. A square bill is an option. If you've got a foot or so between the top of the vegetation and the surface, a Minus 1, or something similar will out fish a spinner bait nearly every time.
Ok, noted thank you for your time my friend!
On 11/16/2019 at 9:04 AM, Hammer 4 said:So, the # 1 bait I'd teach a new person is how to fish a t rigged worm. For a moving bait the spinner bait is so versatile, many ways to fish it. I would suggest getting 3 sizes, 1/4, 3/8 and 1/2 oz. Colors..white is always good, white with some chartreuse is too, as for the blades, water color will determine which ones may work best. Clear to slightly stained..I like chrome willow blades, caught a ton of bass with those. If the water is on the muddy side, Colorado blades will give off more ( thump) to attract fish.
One more thing, look for spinnerbaits that don't have the blades extending way back over the hook, this causes lots of short strikes. If your using a trailer of any kind, a trailer hook is a good idea to have on there.
The reason I suggest 3 sizes is, some days the bass want a smaller profile, other days bigger, that and many other things there are to learn. Vary the retrieves, high, med, low, fast and slow, ect, ect.. In the old days, we had only mags to learn from for the most part, it was usually trial and error, but we learned..Hopefully this will make it a tad easier for you. Most important thing is, have FUN..
Thank you!
Tizi reply :
First lure I gave my son for bass fishing: White 3/8 ounce single nickel Colorado blade spinnerbait. That’s a fish catcher for sure and relatively easy to cast and retrieve through most anything. Great lure for covering the water column. Slow rolling the bait close the bottom on deep rocky points can catch some good ones this time of year.
soflabasser reply :
On 11/16/2019 at 5:21 AM, t_bone_713 said:If you had to give one type of moving lure to a absolute beginner. What would it be and why? Lipless, spinnerbait, swimjig, jerkbait?
A spinnerbait would be a good choice for a beginner bass fisherman as well as a advanced bass fisherman. They are one of my favorite lures for many situations such as fishing near aquatic vegetation, near manmade structure, in creeks, etc.
2tall79 reply :
My grandson has a great success with chatterbaits........so have I, lol.
t_bone_713 reply :
Thank you all for your time! I appreciate every single one of you!
primetime reply :
I would pick a 1/4 oz or 1/2 ounce lipless crankbait as my first choice and all suggestions would also be my next choice...I would likely have a spinning rod with 8lb test rigged up with a light ball head jig,and 4" grub, or shad style swimbait with an open hook.
Spinnerbaits, spinners...Even a small crappie sized road runner will catch fish in almost any scenario. A white spinnerbait is never a bad choice.
Can never go wrong with the old school reliable Rapala Shad rap either....Works in the cold and in the heat, seems easier to fish than other crankbaits.
Moving baits are fun to fish, so once you find them, you should have a good time this time of the year which any choice.
bholtzinger14 reply :
Easy choice for me.
MassYak85 reply :
If I bring a friend I give them one of four things....spinnerbait, paddle tail swimbait (keitech), senko, or johnson silver minnow.
Boomstick reply :
Spinnerbait, chatterbait or swim jig. Largely easy to fish and fairly weedless, where other straight retrieve lures like crankbaits aren't. Also a keitech on a beast hook works pretty well too.
Dorado reply :
On 11/23/2019 at 9:06 AM, bholtzinger14 said:Easy choice for me.
You beat me to it!
Dwight Hottle reply :
It depends on what type of waters you are fishing & how much cover is present. For open water like the great lakes I would recommend a jerk bait or crank bait. For heavy cover the swim jig with a paddle tail trailer or spinnerbait/underspin works better. For shallow water with cover you can't beat a frog.
Raul reply :
On 11/23/2019 at 9:06 AM, bholtzinger14 said:Easy choice for me.
looks LETHAL
tcbass reply :
This catches everything and simple to use. Great for beginners if you want the best chance of catching something.
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