Your Favorite Spinnerbait 2024
TxHawgs reply :
Based off ability to catch fish, don't care how long the wire lasts. Feel free to name more than one. Also what's your favorite replacement skirt? Probably have a 100 SK spinnerbaits but they dont produce so gonna sell them. Anyone elses thoughts on the SK spinnerbaits? Thanks guys!
Wurming67 reply :
I use to use all brands of spinnerbaits now I use those cheap $1 Walmart spinnerbaits and I catch plenty of bass and exotics on them,i got a big zip lock bag of them the skirts come loose from time to time but no big deal.Side note don't see alot of love for spinnerbaits but I use them regularly and they produce fish and have for a long time.
LonnieP reply :
War eagle is the only spinnerbait I’ll throw since I first tried them 2 years ago. They flat out catch fish.
Sam reply :
Hank Parker's HP Classic.
Fishinthefish reply :
Terminator T1's.
BassWhole! reply :
My favorite spinnerbaits are frankenbaits, body from one company, blades from another, and skirt I make from tabs I buy bulk. Off the shelf, I like the Mann's Classic, Booyah hot wire, and a couple of specific SKs ( The Costa Rican ones, not the Nicaraguan ones). Matching the blades/weight to what I'm doing is important to me, I have a bunch of the Wally and Cabelas cheapies lying around that I can just mod up in a hurry when I need to, and when someone says "I can't catch them on a spinnerbait".
Quarry Man reply :
I like most of the spinnerbaits that I have used. I am a big fan of the 1/4 oz size with double willow. My favorite color is chartreuse sexy shad. Since Strike King kind of made that name, I like theirs the best. I look fir a good blade bearing swivel and sharp 3/0 hook that is strong. i also like gold blades too.
KDW96 reply :
I use the same ones ive been using the last 15 years. Picasso and Stanley VIBRA WEDGE.
I have replaced skirts,swivels when needed,and sharpend hooks.
CroakHunter reply :
Northlake tackle reed runner. Good quality and good keeper for a trailer. That's a big one for me because I always use abswimbait trailer on my spinnerbaits, but never a trailer hook
Chowderhead reply :
I mainly fish small farm ponds / water retention ponds. For me, I do great using BooYah pond magic spinnerbaits. Small profile but fairly sturdy and good price.
the reel ess reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 7:57 AM, Wurming67 said:I use to use all brands of spinnerbaits now I use those cheap $1 Walmart spinnerbaits and I catch plenty of bass and exotics on them,i got a big zip lock bag of them the skirts come loose from time to time but no big deal.Side note don't see alot of love for spinnerbaits but I use them regularly and they produce fish and have for a long time.
I hear you. My PB was caught on a BPS Uncle Buck's spinnerbait two Novembers ago. I'm certain it was bought for about $1.50. I still have it. Most everything about it is cheap, but it has tandem hammered nickel willow leaf blades, which you don't see as much these days.
In response to the OP, my favorite is a War Eagle 3/8 oz in gold shiner pattern. It has replaced most of my other SB's.
TxHawgs reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 8:09 AM, LonnieP said:War eagle is the only spinnerbait I’ll throw since I first tried them 2 years ago. They flat out catch fish.
Have a bunch of war eagles, very well made. Hand tied skirts!
On 1/18/2018 at 8:50 AM, Sam said:Hank Parker's HP Classic.
Yep have these also.
On 1/18/2018 at 8:55 AM, Fishinthefish said:Terminator T1's.
And Terminators lol.
On 1/18/2018 at 9:18 AM, reason said:My favorite spinnerbaits are frankenbaits, body from one company, blades from another, and skirt I make from tabs I buy bulk. Off the shelf, I like the Mann's Classic, Booyah hot wire, and a couple of specific SKs ( The Costa Rican ones, not the Nicaraguan ones). Matching the blades/weight to what I'm doing is important to me, I have a bunch of the Wally and Cabelas cheapies lying around that I can just mod up in a hurry when I need to, and when someone says "I can't catch them on a spinnerbait".
Awesome, thanks for the info. Not sure how u make skirts using skirt tabs for jigs but interesting.
IndianaFinesse reply :
I'm not much of a spinnerbait guy, the only time I throw one is when the water looks like chocolate milk. So my favorite would be Fat Sack tackle's thump-em up Colorado blade spinnerbait. 1/2 ounce is about perfect most of the time with it's freakishly large Colorado blade, that thing is bigger than an Eisenhower dollar coin. Only spinnerbait that I really use anymore.
TxHawgs reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 10:13 AM, KDW96 said:I use the same ones ive been using the last 15 years. Picasso and Stanley VIBRA WEDGE.
I have replaced skirts,swivels when needed,and sharpend hooks.
Have some Picasso's but forgot about the Stanley's.
A-Jay reply :
Biovex Stangun ~
And the Megastrike Strike Back ~
A-Jay
TxHawgs reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 11:04 AM, A-Jay said:Biovex Stangun ~
And the Megastrike Strike Back ~
A-Jay
What trailer is on the Biovex and do u catch them well on the Megastrike which is the Roland Martin spinnerbait right?
What replacement skirts r u guys using?
1201vilbig reply :
War Eagle or MegaStrike for me.
Smallieseeker reply :
War eagle has been my favorite for the past few years although I do plan on trying the new spinnerbaits from Dobyns this spring. They look like a quality bait.
CroakHunter reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 11:29 AM, TxHawgs said:What trailer is on the Biovex and do u catch them well on the Megastrike which is the Roland Martin spinnerbait right?
What replacement skirts r u guys using?
Looks like it's a yamamoto zako. But there's a 50% chance I'm wrong
Bluebasser86 reply :
War Eagle most of the time, but I also use some Booyah, Strike King, and some a local shop sells with each blade half silver/half gold. If I need a replacement skirt, I tie it myself.
dupert reply :
Terminator and War Eagle are the best spinnerbaits I've used.
nascar2428 reply :
X-factor(Jewell bait company made them for GM), Megastrike strikeback(Original and Roland Martin) I ordered some Siebert compact, looking forward to using them this season.
Angealy reply :
I happen to have a few 1$ spinner baits people gave me but yet to catch anything on them!
The fish around here would rather eat something like a senko or a frog lol
tander reply :
Terminator T1's the old Hart spinnerbaits.
scaleface reply :
I dont see a lot of difference in spinnerbait brands . I choose by weight , blade design and a ball bearing swivel .I have bought spinnerbaits for a quarter a piece on clearance that had ball bearing swivels .
A-Jay reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 11:29 AM, TxHawgs said:What trailer is on the Biovex and do u catch them well on the Megastrike which is the Roland Martin spinnerbait right?
What replacement skirts r u guys using?
The Trailer on both baits is a Strike King KVD Perfect Plastic Blade Minnow ~
I tie my own skirts - fairly easy deal really.
And yes I catch OK on Both baits ~
Might have more to do with where & when one fishes these baits, than the baits themselves.
A-Jay
burrows reply :
Mainly termanator some pepper jigs some war eagle, this is the box I take with me if I'm going to be throwing spinnerbaits, I need more war eagle they are my favorite for now. I also have a bunch of small pond majics and those other small ones by strike king I like those to.
Brett's_daddy reply :
I use the bait below. What's cool about these is they always run true, the wire is incredibly strong and you can bend and twist it all you want and it goes back to form and the hook part is actually attached by a collar and is one of their jigs so it's like two baits in one really. Also, the part where you tie your line is a closed loop so your knot won't slide anywhere.
scaleface reply :
All my favorite brand specific spinnerbaits are no longer made or difficult to find .
Blakemore C.C. Spinner
Fleck Weed Wader
Strike King Spin Dance
Bass Buster Scorpion
burrows reply :
Time To Find A New Brand @scaleface
scaleface reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 10:52 PM, Burro said:Time To Find A New Brand @scaleface
I make my own .
burrows reply :
On 1/18/2018 at 10:53 PM, scaleface said:I make my own .
Touche !
Munkin reply :
I roll my own.
Allen
ratherbfishin1 reply :
Munkin,
You need to sell those spinnerbaits those look amazing
BassWhole! reply :
On 1/19/2018 at 2:00 AM, ratherbfishin1 said:Munkin,
You need to sell those spinnerbaits those look amazing
I'll take a half dozen, no blades...
Bassin' Brad reply :
On 1/19/2018 at 1:15 AM, Munkin said:
I roll my own.
Allen
That's awesome. Looks really good.
TxHawgs reply :
On 1/19/2018 at 3:37 AM, Bassin' Brad said:That's awesome. Looks really good.
Yes it does look sweet!!
On 1/18/2018 at 9:13 PM, scaleface said:I dont see a lot of difference in spinnerbait brands . I choose by weight , blade design and a ball bearing swivel .I have bought spinnerbaits for a quarter a piece on clearance that had ball bearing swivels .
@scaleface there like a lipless crankbait, different wire type and diameters give off different vibrations. And fish may prefer a different vibe on any given day. I prefer a thin wire bait, but posted this to see what else I don't have is being productive for guys. But like always the first goal is to be where the fish are.
LionHeart reply :
I have as much luck with strike king as any other. It seems like for me the spinner bait bite is either on or it ain't. I go back and forth from thinking spinner baits are terrible and wonder why they exist, to loving them the next day.
Columbia Craw reply :
These:
Munkin reply :
On 1/19/2018 at 2:00 AM, ratherbfishin1 said:Munkin,
You need to sell those spinnerbaits those look amazing
Plan on in the future but not right now. I maybe able to make some to trade.
Allen
N Florida Mike reply :
I did well last spring with a small strike king spinnerbait. Gold Colorado blade with a yellow skirt.
This year I plan to experiment with gold willow blades and white/chartreuse skirts.
For this old plastics fisherman, this is greatly expanding my horizons!
On 1/19/2018 at 9:50 AM, LionHeart said:I have as much luck with strike king as any other. It seems like for me the spinner bait bite is either on or it ain't. I go back and forth from thinking spinner baits are terrible and wonder why they exist, to loving them the next day.
Same here^^^
Dtrombly reply :
Booyah has been my go-to, mostly 1/2 oz, gonna start throwing 3/8 as well this year.
Crestliner2008 reply :
Old school here as you know. I bought my first spinnerbaits back in the early 70's. Fleck was the No. 1 manufacturer of them back then. Been using them successfully ever since. Inexpensive and effective. Being as they are still produced today, makes you wonder how far off can they be, right.
rboat reply :
My favorite is not made anymore. It was a brand called Bulldog. I believe they were around in the eighties. Now I mostly throw War Eagle.
Bankbeater reply :
I really don't have a favorite manufacturer. I use Strike King, Booyah, BPS, and some that are made locally. As far as the skirts go, I look for one that has a lot of material in it, and is fairly flexible.
Mumbly reply :
My favorite spinnerbaits have been War Eagle's screamin eagle, Terminator t1 and in some situations the Booyah pond magic and Tiny t1 have been fantastic. Also wanted to mention that this past summer I added some Eco Pro Tungsten Rapid Fire's and they worked out great.
As for replacement skirts my main choices have been War Eagle and SK perfect skirts. I keep wanting to get some Lumaflex skirts to try but just haven't done so for some odd reason.
heavyduty reply :
kickerfish1 reply :
Just buy one of every brand and then you will know which one you like the best
bigbill reply :
Manns Hank Parker Classic spinnerbaits. White(blue glimmer skirt) or chartreuse skirt. Double Indiana gold blades. Or Colorado twin blades or one big blade. It’s all about that thump, that thump. Clear water, stained water, muddy waters it’s still the thump.
Any 1/8 oz, 3/16oz, 1/4oz dirt cheap white or chartreuse spinnerbaits.
i think my setup is the key to my success. I use the mister twister 4” split double tail grub trailer. I trim the front of the body to fit the hook. I add a trailer hook. A shot of shad scent and then I drown it.
fact you must assemble the grub trailer to the spinnerbaits so it runs vertical without turning or spinning out of control. You have to learn this. i have a supply of blue glimmer replacement skirts. When I change the chartreuse skirts I put on the hot chartreuse skirts.
dont forget to use the sight line to your advantage too. Above the sight line means you can see the spinnerbait. Below the sight line the spinnerbait is gone from your view. Sometimes the bass are finicky and won’t come up to strike the spinnerbait. You slow up the speed so the spinnerbait runs below the sight line in the basses face they can’t refuse it. I’m a shore fisherman and if it works for me it will work for anyone. Don’t let that little pea brain out think you. Stay motivated and focused.
i still have to thank Glenn for staying with me, helping me to get spinnerbaits to work for me. This was back when this site was new.
papajoe222 reply :
Trust me when I say this. If you're not catching anything on those SK spinnerbaits, changing to another brand isn't going to improve your success rate. Yes, I have a favorite, but if I throw it in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong retrieve speed and depth, I guarantee it won't catch anything.
TxHawgs reply :
On 1/22/2018 at 9:14 AM, papajoe222 said:Trust me when I say this. If you're not catching anything on those SK spinnerbaits, changing to another brand isn't going to improve your success rate. Yes, I have a favorite, but if I throw it in the wrong place at the wrong time with the wrong retrieve speed and depth, I guarantee it won't catch anything.
True, its all about confidence. And I don't have much in the SK baits lol. Been catching them pretty good on the Santone Got 5 bait.
SJex reply :
War Eagle and Stanley Wedge.
Munkin reply :
On 1/21/2018 at 7:46 AM, rboat said:My favorite is not made anymore. It was a brand called Bulldog. I believe they were around in the eighties.
I have some of those hiding in my basement.
Allen
Dtrombly reply :
Booyah
bkohlman reply :
My favorite has been the strike king red eye. I have caught a lot of fish on it, plus my PB fish.
zell_pop1 reply :
My favorites are old Hildebrandt spinners that were made in my hometown. They are long gone but i still have a few 1/8 for crappie. Now I luse War Eagle or Stan Sloan Zorros.
Owen_007 reply :
The northland spinnerbaits are awesome for $3. Good colors, sharp hooks, closed wire(awesome feature) and are tough as nails. I caught over 100 bass/pike on a single one last year in chartreuse and it looks no different from the day I bought it besides half the skirt missing and no red finish on the hook. That's my .02
bigbill reply :
I even setup those 99 cent 1/8 oz spinnerbaits with a blue glimmer skirt and a mt trailer.
https://www.mistertwister.com/information/split-double-tail/335#SDT10 1
or a 1/8 oz spinnerbait with a hot chartreuse skirt and a mt trailer.
https://www.mistertwister.com/information/split-double-tail/335#SDT10 10
i trim the length of the skirt a tad. I trim the body on the mt grub so it fits the length of the hook. Even the cheap spinnerbaits work if we tweet them.
i find my skirts at brannans bass shop. The blue glimmer skirt for the white spinnerbait and the hot chartreuse skirt for the chartreuse spinnerbait.
dont forget I’m a shore fisherman I keep spinnerbaits small but with the larger skirt so it has a wider view. Bulk is the key.
burrows reply :
Anyone still using northstar haven't heard much about them lately but I still see they have compact spinnerbaits on tw?
Landis Carrier reply :
I really like Terminators and War Eagle.
bowhunter63 reply :
Hands down WAR Eagle.
iceintheveins reply :
Old school terminators, followed closely by Pepper Custom Baits Spinnerbait and Nichols Pulsators.
RB 77 reply :
I've been digging the Pepper Customs lately. Favorite replacement skirt is my own blend.
TxHawgs reply :
On 1/21/2018 at 2:34 AM, Crestliner2008 said:Old school here as you know. I bought my first spinnerbaits back in the early 70's. Fleck was the No. 1 manufacturer of them back then. Been using them successfully ever since. Inexpensive and effective. Being as they are still produced today, makes you wonder how far off can they be, right.
Fleck, that's a new one to me. Will have to check them out. Cool coming across brands u never heard of.
TackleDavid reply :
On 1/22/2018 at 2:57 AM, heavyduty said:
What spinnerbait is this?
heavyduty reply :
On 2/10/2018 at 11:54 PM, TackleDavid said:What spinnerbait is this?
Patterson Custom Baits. Local guy in Richmond, VA that makes these, jigs, swimbaits. He has a FB page
greentrout reply :
It's a Humdinger...marsh bass love 'em...
TxHawgs reply :
On 2/11/2018 at 8:26 AM, greentrout said:
It's a Humdinger...marsh bass love 'em...
Guy I fish w in the club on lake Fork fishes these. I plan on picking some up.
Sbaird091 reply :
3/8 bananna Head white/chartreuse flat rubber skirt blades depend on conditions
scaleface reply :
Shallow , spring , dirty water I use bright chartreuse skirts with a lot of thump . As soon as the bass get conditioned to them , in a week or two , I switch to smaller ones with willow leafs and duller colors . Summertime clear water deep , I use a heavier bait with a small blade/blades in shad color . Shallow and clear A lighter weight , willow leaf shad or bluegill color . Fall I just play it by ear . Brand , I dont give a hoot . Half the time they are homemade lures .
Night time I have been fishing the Strike King Midnight special exclusively . I need to add a chartreuse skirt to one and fish it this spring .
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