On. Days where I'm fishing darker-colored. Water or on a heavier dark day I'm going to use a brighter color like this chart ruse. That's going to help the fish find the bait. But in most situations.

A spinnerbait gives anglers another great lure to draw fish in with the flash of the blades and vibration. It works great in clear water and muddy water alike. Generally anglers will fish it faster the clearer the water and slower the muddier the water.

And now what we've done is we've created another hole right there. You just take that tag in back through. There wet it and cinch it tight. And that is a super strong knot.

It stays in place but the key is it allows that particular trailer hook to swing. I want it to swing. I always have a trailer hook on my spinnerbait. I always have one on my buzzbait.

15 Steps To Build A Spinnerbait

• Step 1 – Getting Started. Preheat your lead and your mold using your lead melting equipment.
• Step 2 – Preparing the Wire Form.
• Step 3 – Position the Form.
• Step 4 – Check Alignment.
• Step 5 – Pour Your Lead.
• Step 6 – Remove the Sprue.
• Step 7 – Apply Base Coat.
• Step 8 – Apply Top Coat.

Types: Spinner baits come in many different styles, but the five main types include in-line spinners, tail spinners, beetle spins, live bait spinners and overhead arm spinners. Each style of spinner bait features some sort of rotating blade that creates flash and vibration when retrieved.

Places like weed beds, stumps, and rocky outcroppings are great for casting your lure. Cast the spinnerbait close to the cover or structure and allow it to sink before beginning your retrieve.

A good spinnerbait rod should have a moderate taper with medium to medium-heavy action, so the relatively soft, responsive tip that will vibrate easily from the turning of the spinnerbait's blade. This is critical to maintain contact with the bait.

Historically, many anglers used 5-foot-6-inch pistol grip rods for roll casting spinnerbaits, but over time the consensus has moved around 7 feet. The longer rods cast just as well and provide you with more leverage on a big fish. A medium-heavy action is a good starting point for all but the most extreme situations.

The knot I use for spinnerbaits and most other baits is basically a Trilene knot with one added step at the end. For starters, take into consideration that some spinnerbaits have a bend for the line tie while some other spinnerbait manufacturers create and eye by bending the wire of the arm into a loop.

Choose a 6.4:1 gear ratio casting reel most of the time. According to Hackney, a 6.4:1 reel (or in that range) is the optimal blend of speed and power. He will step up to a 7.4:1 on a limited basis when burning spinnerbaits.

And you turn the bait. And you kind of push. The double hook forward towards the nose of the bait. And remembers who have it right in the center here.

All spinnerbaits have a few basic components. Using the lead head, hook and wire harness as the starting point, you'll then slide at least one of the little metal beads up the wire or arm of the spinnerbait.

Types: Spinner baits come in many different styles, but the five main types include in-line spinners, tail spinners, beetle spins, live bait spinners and overhead arm spinners. Each style of spinner bait features some sort of rotating blade that creates flash and vibration when retrieved.

There are three main blade shapes, each with its own purpose. Properly matching the type of blade to the conditions you are fishing will put more fish in the boat. The three main blade types are Willow Leaf, Colorado, and Indiana.

“Fishing at night during the summer months can be some of the best fishing of the year. It's cooler, less boat traffic, and Bass will readily take a bait,” says Endicott and his photos prove it. “One of the best methods for night time Bass fishing is using a spinnerbait. All Bass species will take a spinnerbait.