Spinnerbait preference 2024

riverbasser reply :

Guna makes some changes to how and how often I throw a spinner bait. Want to experiment with different size and styles of blades along with colors and texture.

Whats a good spinnerbait to start with? Basically from just a good hardware or design stand point since I will be changing blades? Been looking at mega strikes strikeback spinners since the head is free from the wire. Any thoughts? Thanks

Gundog reply :

Terminator T1. Runs true out of the package and never needs adjusting. Also the arm never breaks. They are expensive but after breaking more than a few spinner bait arms the cost is worth it.

A-Jay reply :

On 1/15/2017 at 12:33 PM, riverbasser said:

Guna makes some changes to how and how often I throw a spinner bait. Want to experiment with different size and styles of blades along with colors and texture.

Whats a good spinnerbait to start with? Basically from just a good hardware or design stand point since I will be changing blades? Been looking at mega strikes strikeback spinners since the head is free from the wire. Any thoughts? Thanks

The Megastrike Strike Back was my top producing spinnerbait this past season.

A-Jay

Catt reply :

S. Sass reply :

I still use the H&H spinnerbaits when I need a small 3/8 size but for my larger 1/2 oz ones Peppers Custom does the job.

I find it funny how things come back around with time. Megastrike Strike Back is basically doing what the original H&H did way back by having the hook free from the wire.

smalljaw67 reply :

I make my own but if I was going to buy off the shelf it would be the Stanley Wedge Plus!!

roadwarrior reply :

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Spinnerbaits_c9.htm

http://savage-gear.com/product/ti-flex-spinnerbait/

http://www.booyahbaits.com/lures/spinnerbaits

http://www.megastrike.com/strikeback

Bluebasser86 reply :

I use the War Eagles a lot but the Booyah spinnerbaits are good too an considerably cheaper. I like a double willow leaf or a tandem pairing with a small Colorado and Big Indiana blade.

MDBowHunter reply :

War eagle for the win

scaleface reply :

They are all similar . I would make sure they have quality swivels and buy whatever is the least expensive . I've been seeing some good baits on clearance already .

the reel ess reply :

I have the preference for double willow most of the year. I like at least one gold blade. 1/2 oz will cover most situations. My favorites are old Uncle Buck's that I bought years ago, but they're no longer available from BPS. I caught my PB on one.

KDW96 reply :

Lunker lure VIBRATION & PICASSO

junyer357 reply :

Picasso and war eagle if i buy retail ones.

My favorite are made by a fishing buddy. He uses lighter wire so it vibrates more. Downside is it often needs bending back to shape after a good fish but its worth it to me. They have been better producers for me.

Blackhawk83 reply :

Another vote for the Terminator T1. However, you can buy good spinnerbaits (strike King/war eagle/boo yah) significantly cheaper

burrows reply :

MassYak85 reply :

Another vote for war eagle, although I might try the T1's at some point.

bigfruits reply :

although i havent used it much yet, im liking the revenge deep runner. i can vouch for war eagles although i wish they had more skirt.

roadwarrior reply :

This was a tip from Glenn which I have adopted: I replace ALL skirts with Lumaflex

http://www.jobabylures.com/store/p23/_Lumaflex__Skirts_(Package_Of_3_Skirts).html

bigfruits reply :

thanks, roadwarrior. i have a handful of skirtless spinnerbaits that i have been ignoring for too long.

what do you like about those skirts vs rubber? they look more durable and shiny.

Attila reply :

I'm going to be throwing some Strike King spinnerbaits this year. As the season goes along, I'll be taking a look at my results and perhaps try a couple of different ones if I'm not having the success I had hoped with them.

The StrikeBack by Megastrike looks pretty interesting.

S. Sass reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 1:11 AM, roadwarrior said:

This was a tip from Glenn which I have adopted: I replace ALL skirts with Lumaflex

http://www.jobabylures.com/store/p23/_Lumaflex__Skirts_(Package_Of_3_Skirts).html

I tried that and It didn't appear to have helped. I still have the one I put lumaflex on so it will still get tried. I just don't see me ripping off good skirts to put lumaflex on. But if you need a skirt I don't think lumaflex is worse.

scaleface reply :

If you want a versatile spinnerbait that can be fished anywhere its hard to beat a single willow leaf . I use them out on long points along the bottom and then throw the same lure in shallow brush .

A real good lure is the Strike King Midnight Special . It has a built in rattle and doesnt have to be relegated to night-time duty .

RoLo reply :

There's a slew of great overhead spinners out there, but I've been partial to War Eagle:

Round Robin> War Eagle Double Willowleaf

Low Lite/Murky> War Eagle Single Colorado

Roger

WRB reply :

I use Nichols spinnerbaits for decades and they still out fish everything else that I have tried. Always run true, nearly unlimited types and colors of blades, high quality that last a very long time.

Tom

PS, KVD got his career started using Nichols spinnerbaits until being sponsored by Strike King.

burrows reply :

On 1/15/2017 at 11:25 PM, Cheesefrank said:

I really have to narrow it down to three different baits that I personally will mainly purchase or look at when I buy spinnerbaits war eagle termanators 1 and pepper custom. I have to also add that I started with booyah and they are the best budget spinnnerbaits in my book.

riverbasser reply :

On 1/15/2017 at 7:01 PM, roadwarrior said:

http://www.siebertoutdoors.com/Spinnerbaits_c9.htm

http://savage-gear.com/product/ti-flex-spinnerbait/

http://www.booyahbaits.com/lures/spinnerbaits

http://www.megastrike.com/strikeback

Have you used that savage ti-flex spinner? How did you like it?

roadwarrior reply :

I just acquired a couple, but have not yet fished them.

riverbasser reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 3:59 AM, roadwarrior said:

I just acquired a couple, but have not yet fished them.

Well let us know how you like em. Seems like changing blades might have less effect since the arms make a lot of the action, I may be wrong about this tho.

@A-Jay how is the skirt setup on the megastrike spinner? Without having one in hand I can't tell, can the skirts be changed with regular collar skirts?

A-Jay reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 4:03 AM, riverbasser said:

@A-Jay how is the skirt setup on the megastrike spinner? Without having one in hand I can't tell, can the skirts be changed with regular collar skirts?

When looking at the bait without a skirt (pic below) the space (indentation) closest to the hinge is where the shirt should be positioned.

Skirt replacements are simply a matter of removing the old & sliding on the new, not unlike most baits with this design (hinge not with standing of course). The replacement operation can effectively be improved with the addition of a little saliva or even better Megastrike, to promote an easy slide - it's a desirably snug fit.

A-Jay

roadwarrior reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 4:18 AM, A-Jay said:

When looking at the bait without a skirt (pic below) the space (indentation) closest to the hinge is where the shirt should be positioned.

Skirt replacements are simply a matter of removing the old & sliding on the new, not unlike most baits with this design (hinge not with standing of course). The replacement operation can effectively be improved with the addition of a little saliva or even better Megastrike, to promote an easy slide - it's a desirably snug fit.

A-Jay

I replace original skirts with Lumaflex on all spinnerbaits, including the StrikeBack, without any issues.

Stingray23 reply :

My favorites are War Eagle, SK burners and Revenge. I will try some Nichols this season too.

riverbasser reply :

Oh BTW @A-Jay after watching your video I will now have to read all your post with that accent haha

On 1/16/2017 at 4:25 AM, roadwarrior said:

I replace original skirts with Lumaflex on all spinnerbaits, including the StrikeBack, without any issues.

What are the advantages of lumaflex? I like the EZ skirts that are used on some swim jigs, not just for ease of changing but they seem to flare more than others. Been digging the crappie colored ones lately around docks and offshore.

A-Jay reply :

On 1/16/2017 at 4:32 AM, riverbasser said:

Oh BTW @A-Jay after watching your video I will now have to read all your post with that accent haha

Nice ~ well I'll be really looking forward to seeing & especially hearing a good ol'boy from the Yellowhammer state take a whack at that !

Post up some video please .. .. .. .. ..

A-Jay

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