Thanks for the info Matt. I think it's also important to understand under which conditions - sunny / overcast - water clarity, and water depth that the blades are even visible.
Really great insight that most anglers overlook. The factor of wire diameter was an eye opener for me many (many) years ago. As a builder of in-line spinners for muskies I kept making lures with thicker and thicker wire to help keep 'em from getting all bent up on fish that are often (a lot) larger than the bass most folks catch. It seemed that after a time my spinners were less and less effective even while guys with me were catching fish on stuff they'd bought at the store. I believe it was an article I read where Lonnie Stanley mentioned the diameter/vibration connection. Went back to the beginning and used "flimsier" wire and bingo! Catching more fish again 😊 I do carry remedial tools and extra wire shafts in the boat in the event I need to rebuild a lure bent beyond proper function. Details, details, details... Two thumbs up Matt!
Matt, I'm 58, I caught my 1st big bass on a spinnerbait. Weighed 5 lb. 8 oz., I was 10 years old. Pretty solid for Ohio river bass. I've been hooked on spinnerbaits sense. I will use a spunnerbait 90% of fishing trips. Best 2 river spinnerbaits I've ever used, are strike king kvd series, and Nicholas lures spinnerbaits. Stright out package, best 2 I've fished. I've tried 100 diffrent brands, blade configurations, colors. Spot remover, and white chartreuse, 2 best colors. The 5lb 8oz, came on a chartreuse, white. But for numbers, kvd spot remover color. Great video.
When tossing spinnerbaits I don’t throw a trailer or a trailer hook. What I have done though is cut the skirt so it is even or a mm longer than the back of the hook. My hookup percentage went through the roof because when they hit the skirt they were into the hook too. Before that they would grab and let go of the longer skirts without ever getting near the kook. Great video lots of great info.
Great info! I just learned a lot! Thanks! You mentioned how the skirt affects the trailer, but didn't talk much about when you do and don't use a trailer, or what types of trailers you use. Might be a good topic for another video?
Great tutorial of the spinnerbait!!! I really need to get back to using them, it seems I have not been using them as much as I did in the past but I am going to break them out after watching your video!!!
Always the best information. I am not a huge spinnerbait guy. I know they catch fish. I use them. Now I have more to look at when I buy the few that I do
Love my Terminator titanium wire baits in several sizes. Basically indestructible, great balance and action. I've caught lots of big pike as well as musky without damage. But I've caught many many small mouth on the little Strike King 1/8 oz. Just killer, my go to.
You are the man. Why are most spinnerbaits now have the "R" bend without a split ring to support. years past it was a circle bend was a lot stronger to boat fish and rebend many times without fail.
Good information. All ad some information for trailer hooks if you want them too run straight behind the main hook and not be bouncing around like you explained. The piece off tubing that's used too keep the trailer hook as a keeper do this with the piece off tubing before, just slide the piece off tubing over the eye off the trailer hook and then slide the trailer hook over the spinnerbait hook it will run true behind the spinnerbait, hope this can help someone 👍
🍺Thanks Matt. Happy Friday. There are lots of “Average” spinnerbaits to choose from. War Eagle is a decent value, a few bucks more will get you into Nichols, a few more will get you a Megabass which has its place and time. If price doesn’t matter Deps makes some of the highest all around quality. Did you ever check out the Imakatsu Helter Twister spinnerbaits I told you about last year? 🤑 Imakatsu makes lots of very nice looking softbaits too. Their newest being the (Huddle swimmer,Huddle Gill) 🤠
Found some old hot cheeks spinnerbaits this winter at a sports show. They have a flared out head which gives a wobble to the bait. Got written up in Infisherman back in the day but apparently not that popular. Unique action for a spinnerbait tho. Still think it's a good lure.
I think Berkley has the best spinnerbaits out right now they are right there with the Booyah Covert spinnerbaits, in my opinion the only way Berkley spinnerbaits could be any better is if they use Hildebrant blades
I’ve been doing really well with the Megabass spinners, but have NO desire to ever spend that much money on a spinner bait. Then again, they all seem to be heading that direction, these days. I saw you testing out some of the Picasso spinners (a company I’ve come to really like), that looked great as well. I love what they’re doing with the hybrid blades. Here’s a completely unfair question…. If you could only pick one model what would it be?
I’ve. Done pretty good. Just putting on one of the. Safety pin. Spinners. On a. Northland mimic minnow. Gold or. Silver. Sometimes Berkeley gulp minnows. 😄. Sounds hokey !!! But the fish doesn’t seem too think 🤔 so. Just saying.
i’ve got this booyah spinner bait it has an action i’ve never seen before i don’t know what to think of it it’s a colorado blade but the blade doesn’t flutter like every other blade i’ve ever used it SPINS in a circle when i first threw it it totally threw me off i don’t now if that’s good or bad or why it’s designed that way or what situation would make me want to use that type of blade action anyone know what i’m talking about?
Thanks for the info Matt. I think it's also important to understand under which conditions - sunny / overcast - water clarity, and water depth that the blades are even visible.
Absolutely!
War Eagle, Megabass, and some JDM models are what I use, mainly war eagle
Awesome
Thanks Matt for the very good information. I love to watch all your videos to learn more as an angler.
Glad you like them!
Stumning video again as always. You nailed it! Thanks Matt.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Really great insight that most anglers overlook. The factor of wire diameter was an eye opener for me many (many) years ago. As a builder of in-line spinners for muskies I kept making lures with thicker and thicker wire to help keep 'em from getting all bent up on fish that are often (a lot) larger than the bass most folks catch. It seemed that after a time my spinners were less and less effective even while guys with me were catching fish on stuff they'd bought at the store. I believe it was an article I read where Lonnie Stanley mentioned the diameter/vibration connection. Went back to the beginning and used "flimsier" wire and bingo! Catching more fish again 😊 I do carry remedial tools and extra wire shafts in the boat in the event I need to rebuild a lure bent beyond proper function.
Details, details, details... Two thumbs up Matt!
Details matter!
Matt, I'm 58, I caught my 1st big bass on a spinnerbait. Weighed 5 lb. 8 oz., I was 10 years old. Pretty solid for Ohio river bass. I've been hooked on spinnerbaits sense. I will use a spunnerbait 90% of fishing trips. Best 2 river spinnerbaits I've ever used, are strike king kvd series, and Nicholas lures spinnerbaits. Stright out package, best 2 I've fished. I've tried 100 diffrent brands, blade configurations, colors. Spot remover, and white chartreuse, 2 best colors. The 5lb 8oz, came on a chartreuse, white. But for numbers, kvd spot remover color. Great video.
Thanks for sharing
Sounds like a core tackle spinnerbait coming soon!!
My thoughts too :)
Haha not anytime soon
Wow that's for expanding my knowledge on spinnerbaits. Didn't realize there was so much to a spinnerbait. Thanks for the video
You bet!
Great video, Matt. A subject very near and dear to me. Quality components are a must.
Couldn't agree more!
Wow, I didn't even know to ask about the aspects of a spinner bait that you addressed. Thanks for educating us. Great video.
You bet!
This is another great video with excellent tips; thanks again, Matt!
My pleasure!
Great Content & Explanation of the Spinner Baits & Much Appreciated!!! Thank You!!!
You bet!
Appreciate all of info .Needed all of that the lake i fish . Colorado blades work for me. Glad you mentioned that part about running true.
Glad to help
When tossing spinnerbaits I don’t throw a trailer or a trailer hook. What I have done though is cut the skirt so it is even or a mm longer than the back of the hook. My hookup percentage went through the roof because when they hit the skirt they were into the hook too. Before that they would grab and let go of the longer skirts without ever getting near the kook. Great video lots of great info.
Good tip
Good stuff Matt, thanks for sharing
You bet!
Great info! I just learned a lot! Thanks! You mentioned how the skirt affects the trailer, but didn't talk much about when you do and don't use a trailer, or what types of trailers you use. Might be a good topic for another video?
Good suggestion
Thanks Matt,in depth video
You bet!
Great tutorial of the spinnerbait!!! I really need to get back to using them, it seems I have not been using them as much as I did in the past but I am going to break them out after watching your video!!!
They still catch them
Always the best information. I am not a huge spinnerbait guy. I know they catch fish. I use them. Now I have more to look at when I buy the few that I do
Glad to help
Great video Matt, good tips 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Love my Terminator titanium wire baits in several sizes. Basically indestructible, great balance and action. I've caught lots of big pike as well as musky without damage. But I've caught many many small mouth on the little Strike King 1/8 oz. Just killer, my go to.
They are great!
Great spinnerbait video 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
You are the man. Why are most spinnerbaits now have the "R" bend without a split ring to support. years past it was a circle bend was a lot stronger to boat fish and rebend many times without fail.
Circle bend causes the bait to spin
Thanks Matt ,
You bet!
Good information. All ad some information for trailer hooks if you want them too run straight behind the main hook and not be bouncing around like you explained. The piece off tubing that's used too keep the trailer hook as a keeper do this with the piece off tubing before, just slide the piece off tubing over the eye off the trailer hook and then slide the trailer hook over the spinnerbait hook it will run true behind the spinnerbait, hope this can help someone 👍
Good tip
Is core tackle going to come out with a spinnerbait built like the core tackle swim jig or would that not swim right 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Maybe one day but not anytime soon
Great video! Matt can you do a video on how to change the blades on a spinnerbait?? Thanks!! Stay Safe & God Bless!!! 🤠👍
I’ll put it on my list thanks
That terminator spinnerbait in late 90’s was 🔥 3/8 oz titanium wire, white/chartreuse
It was a good one!
🍺Thanks Matt. Happy Friday. There are lots of “Average” spinnerbaits to choose from. War Eagle is a decent value, a few bucks more will get you into Nichols, a few more will get you a Megabass which has its place and time. If price doesn’t matter Deps makes some of the highest all around quality.
Did you ever check out the Imakatsu Helter Twister spinnerbaits I told you about last year? 🤑
Imakatsu makes lots of very nice looking softbaits too. Their newest being the (Huddle swimmer,Huddle Gill) 🤠
I did actually get one and liked it a lot
Found some old hot cheeks spinnerbaits this winter at a sports show. They have a flared out head which gives a wobble to the bait. Got written up in Infisherman back in the day but apparently not that popular. Unique action for a spinnerbait tho. Still think it's a good lure.
Interesting
i bet core tackle gonna put a fun twist on spinnerbait next
We’ll see
Sorry, forgot to ask you if you would ever fish a spinnerbait without a trailor or trailor hook?
I generally fish with a small trailer and no trailer hook
I think Berkley has the best spinnerbaits out right now they are right there with the Booyah Covert spinnerbaits, in my opinion the only way Berkley spinnerbaits could be any better is if they use Hildebrant blades
They are great spinnerbaits
Great information. Could you spare some lures for a new beginner 😂🤣😂🤣😂
Haha
I’ve been doing really well with the Megabass spinners, but have NO desire to ever spend that much money on a spinner bait. Then again, they all seem to be heading that direction, these days. I saw you testing out some of the Picasso spinners (a company I’ve come to really like), that looked great as well. I love what they’re doing with the hybrid blades. Here’s a completely unfair question…. If you could only pick one model what would it be?
Can’t have just one
I’ve. Done pretty good. Just putting on one of the. Safety pin. Spinners. On a. Northland mimic minnow. Gold or. Silver. Sometimes Berkeley gulp minnows. 😄. Sounds hokey !!! But the fish doesn’t seem too think 🤔 so. Just saying.
Thanks for sharing
i’ve got this booyah spinner bait it has an action i’ve never seen before i don’t know what to think of it
it’s a colorado blade but the blade doesn’t flutter like every other blade i’ve ever used it SPINS in a circle when i first threw it it totally threw me off i don’t now if that’s good or bad or why it’s designed that way or what situation would make me want to use that type of blade action anyone know what i’m talking about?
I’d have to see what it’s doing but sounds interesting
War Eagle is the king of spinner baits!
They make good ones
👍👍👍👍👍
Thanks for watching
The worst class of baits for me has always been the spinnerbait, virtually useless. I've watched and tried so many combinations.
Really?!?!
Me to Brother
@@MattStefanFishing yep
They don't do much but pass to the time and wonder if something else might work.
the points are made up and they don't matter. throw what you like!
Made up? You are ridiculous
Thanks for the information. What is a good distance to throw the spinnerbait to get it moving.
75ft
Thanks. That is in My range.