Fishing for pike with a spinnerbait: fishing technique, best spinnerbaits

Pike fishing techniques and spinnerbait fishing

When fishing for pike, they use uniform, jerking, stepped fishing and various combinations of these types.
A typical situation is when we throw bait onto an area among grass or water lilies. We wait for it to go down and make small jerks with the rod and at the same time reel in the fishing line or cord. First, we simply do slow, even wiring with jerks. We place bait in the upper layers of water. If after 5-7 retrieves there are no bites, we move the spinnerbait a little lower in the same format. If this does not bring results, we carry out the spinnerbait with pauses, but without jerking. During pauses, the bait will slowly lower, and the skirt will float in the thin water. Pike in the middle horizons often bite on such a slowly falling bait.

Note that the depth of wiring depends on the size of the petals and the weight of the weight, as well as on the volume of the skirt. If the petals are small, then they can be easily guided in the bottom and upper layers by high-speed winding of the reel.

It is not always possible to quickly select the correct technique for catching pike with spinnerbaits. Even if you managed to pull the first worthy specimen into the boat or pull it ashore, it is not a fact that the next ones will react just as willingly to the same wiring

Therefore, it is very important to combine and use different types of wiring. The spinnerbait itself is very variable.

It is suitable for various wiring.

Sometimes the pike may take the petal rather than the skirt. In this case, it is worth changing the skirt to a different color or size. It happens that a pike simply touches the spoon, but does not want to try it. In such situations, you have to select the keys. You can take long pauses, put twisters instead of skirts, and a small willow leaf instead of a Colorado. It happens that after the 8th-10th change of elements an aggressive attack follows, as if the pike was just waiting for this particular version of the spinnerbait.

If we talk about the play of the skirt during the fall, and it also manifests itself in step-by-step wiring, then it seems that we are looking at some kind of octopus from a cartoon. The skirt rises and falls and the stripes in the water develop as if in the wind. It turns out very beautifully, and pike love such effects.

As for the technique of catching pike with a spinnerbait using stepped wiring, it is most often used when catching predators at depths of 1.5 to 3 meters. The best results for this fishing method are obtained in autumn and spring. It turns out to be a standard jig, when we lower the bait to the bottom, then jerk the rod and slowly reel in the line. We wait for the spinnerbait to fall to the bottom, and then we jerk again and repeat everything. We focus on the fall and rise of the bait. At these moments the pike often attacks.

There are also very effective techniques for catching pike with spinnerbaits. One of them is sudden stops during uniform wiring. You can do them several times per wiring, or more, depending on the length of the wiring. Sometimes the pike simply chases the bait, but does not attack it. When we stop abruptly, the predator immediately grabs it with its powerful mouth.

Use different techniques for catching pike with spinnerbaits, and you will almost always have a catch.

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Wiring

This type of bait is active. It should be done quickly so that the fish does not have time to “come to their senses”, or even lose interest altogether. It will be even better if algae cling along the route - it will be an additional incentive.

Methods for attaching a worm to a hook

Two wiring techniques are used:

uniform;
wavy.

This bait is active, so the best wiring is uniform.
Uniform wiring is used when catching active fish. When the pike is hungry, using this type of braid will be quite enough to provoke a good bite. The best results can be achieved using this technique if you drive the spinnerbait into the bottom layer and guide it so that it periodically touches the bottom.

Spinnerbaits for pike also require a wave-like retrieve technique. In this case, you need to unwind the line unevenly - manually, sometimes faster, sometimes slower.

Thus, the bait will move in waves - first quickly along the surface, then slowing down and sinking to the bottom. Due to the trajectory of movement, large fish are attracted.

There is another option - wave-like wiring using a fishing rod. The reel handle rotates evenly, the spinning rod swings smoothly up/down.

Choosing a place to catch pike with a spinnerbait

Expensive spinning rod, high-quality bait - effective fishing does not depend on this

It is important to choose the right place, and for this you need to know where the pike lives

The spinnerbait cannot be called a universal bait. It is not suitable for all bodies of water. The bait feels best in thickets, along snags, at shallow depths

The best place for fishing is to go to a shallow pond or river with active vegetation.

But it is important to remember that pike love warmth, and “shallow” water can warm up faster. In the cold season, fishing with a spinnerbait for pike will be ineffective, so it’s worth arming yourself with other baits and methods

If the reservoir has an abundance of water lilies, do not rush to throw the spinnerbait there. Not all green vegetation is where pike hunt. It is best to cast bait nearby - to lure and remove the pike from ambush. When you realize that the fish is ready, you can start fishing in the “greens”

Equipment for pike fishing with a spinnerbait

Tackle, as we have already found out, is not the most essential part of effective pike fishing. If you decide to hunt fish with a spinnerbait, then first of all take care of choosing a place, and only then decide what type of equipment you will fish with.

If it is a fishing rod, then it does not require any special equipment, with the exception of bait.

If you go fishing with a spinning rod, then you should have in your arsenal: a reel with a high-quality mechanism. It is best if it is inertia-free (size - up to 3000). A medium-strength fishing line with a neutral color is sufficient. Monofilament is best. A leash is a must-have element for a predator. Since such a fish is capable of breaking loose by biting the monofilament with its teeth.

Types of spinnerbaits

There are many varieties of this bait; a spinnerbait may differ in:

number of petals;
the weight of the head at the skirt;
additional equipment with a vibrating tail or twister;
lack of petals.

In the first row in popularity are lures with one or more petals, followed by bassbaits, the distinctive feature of which is the complete absence of a petal. Instead, the bait is equipped with a propeller, which creates vibration in the water column, which in turn attracts a predator.

In addition, a spinnerbait for pike is distinguished between factory and homemade. For the last option you will need very few components and minimal skills in working with wire and metal. Using this method, you can make more than one version of the bait, experiment with the colors of the skirts, the number and shape of the petals.

Fishing with spinnerbaits

If you plan to fish in deep reservoirs, then it is better for you to buy a heavy bait; it is better to choose a model with one narrow petal, most manufacturers call it a “willow leaf”. The peculiarity of such models is low drag, fast immersion and they hold depth very well. True, such baits make very little noise. But if it is carried out correctly, then at a sufficiently high wiring speed the acoustic effect will be at a sufficient level.

If you need to create “waves” when retrieving, then it is better to buy spinnerbaits with a Colorado blade; it is best to use two blades instead of one. To give such a bait some play, you need to start retrieving with a strong jerk, this will “start” the spinnerbait.

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Fishing with a spinnerbait with two blades is a rather labor-intensive process, since the bait is difficult to control when retrieving, but it also creates a lot of noise. And this is a very important parameter when fishing for pike, because it reacts most strongly to noise. When using two petals, it is necessary to make the tackle heavier so that it does not fall on its side

When you choose the weight of the bait, take into account the characteristics of the reservoir, its depth and fishing conditions, and pay attention to the number of petals. If you plan to fish near the bottom, then you need to give preference to heavy baits; when fishing at shallower depths, vice versa

When installing and choosing a bait, you need to pay attention to its balance. And it is influenced by the weight and shape of the jig head and rocker, as well as the petals

If you combine large blades with a light jig head, these spinnerbaits will simply lie on their sides. And if you choose a heavy bait and put a small petal there, you will not achieve a normal game. And there is no need to put identical petals either, they can cling to each other.

Before installing the bait, you need to carefully inspect all its components. In order for the bait to play consistently, it is necessary to make the arms of the rocker straight. The angle between the hook and the knee of the rocker is very important; the tighter it is, the worse the bait will sink. This bait creates more noise, but does not hold depth, that is, it floats up early.

Shallow angle spinnerbaits are less noisy. They are good for fishing in bottom layers of water. It’s easy to conclude that by changing the bend angle of the rocker arm, you can adjust the bait to certain fishing conditions, and this is very convenient. I don’t think it’s worth talking about the fact that the hooks should be sharp. After all, no one will fish with blunt hooks.

The best spinnerbaits for pike

Almost all companies that produce fishing gear also make spinnerbaits. After all, this bait is very popular, and everyone is trying to grab a piece of the pie. Let's look at the best spinnerbaits for pike. The rating is based on my fishing experience and reviews from spinners on the forums:

The first bait model is AM Pike spinner.
Russian bait “NEWERA 2000”
Buzz baits similar to “NORMAN LURES”.
Bomber Mini-Whacker spinnerbait.
And the Booyah Moontalker decoy.

Catchy spinnerbaits for perch

The high-frequency action of the bait does not allow the perch to swim past. Moreover, you can combine jig wiring with uniform wiring. A spinnerbait is both a silicone bait and a spinner, and this provokes the perch to bite immediately after falling into the water. Choose spinnerbaits for perch so that they create as much noise as possible in the water and oscillate with maximum frequency. Then you will have every chance.

Inexpensive spinerbaits for catching pike perch

I can confidently call the Terminator T1 model the best, most catchy and budget spinnerbait for pike perch. This bait is made with a titanium rocker. The use of titanium gives it superiority over metal models that bend while fishing in the grass, hooks, and when playing large fish.

How to choose a spinnerbait for pike

The classic type of spinnerbait is two or one spinner blades that are attached to a rocker plus a silicone skirt with one or two hooks. This bait rotates well during retrieval. Hence its name “spinnerbait” from the word spin (rotation). In some ways it looks like a pinwheel. But the game of the spinnerbait is brighter. This is facilitated by a load that is attached closer to the skirt, as shown in the figure:

We also see that the petal is attached to the rocker eye through a swivel. This ensures freer rotation of the spinner. The playing characteristics of spinnerbaits are largely determined by the movement of the silicone - the most striking element of the bait. Her presence is by no means accidental. Since spinnerbaits are mainly used for fishing in so-called frog ponds, the water there is often cloudy. The silicone skirt makes the bait stand out against the background of other elements of the pond. In the water, a spinnerbait creates such a powerful vibration that not even the most active bait can create.

Variations of this bait are a tandem of petals of different shapes plus a twister or vibrotail. Instead of a skirt, an artificial fly is also attached. In general, the game of the bait turns out to be very effective, since during the retrieve we are leading several baits at the same time. The petals seem to lure a predator, in this case a pike, and the skirt or other element in its place is the main bait, which the fish should attack.

If we talk about spinnerbaits specifically for pike fishing, then preference is given to larger baits. The classic option is to use two large, but different-sized Colorado or Indiana petals with a large silicone skirt in which two hooks are hidden.

Let's talk about hooks in more detail. The fact that they are hidden between silicone threads is very important. When guiding the bait through dense thickets, you get double protection. First of all, the rocker breaks through the grass, and behind it comes the petals and skirt. Hidden hooks cannot catch on obstacles, and the spinnerbait successfully overcomes them. It is clear that there are impenetrable thickets with last year’s reeds in which even a rake will get stuck. Determining whether to fish or not is a fisherman’s decision, which is dictated by his experience and common sense.

Among the main parameters of pike spinnerbaits, we highlight the following:

The bait sizes are usually from 15 to 20 cm in length and 10-15 cm in height
The diameter of the skirt in water is from 8 to 12 cm. When dry, it looks magnificent. The color of the skirt is very bright
The hook of the bait should be No. 3-4 according to international numbering. It is rigidly attached to the frame.

Sometimes there may be doubts about how a predator can even bite a bait such as a spinnerbait. No need to worry about this. The pike will bite and take the skirt, not the petal. And in this case, a completely logical question may arise. Why does the pike attack the skirt and not the petal?

Let's look at this point in detail. The fact is that during wiring, the petal creates such vibrations and vibrations in the water that attract pike. She swims up to the bait and sees that one or two petals are spinning more actively and the skirt is demonstrating a more measured action. The pike will take it and attack it as an object that is more accessible and more voluminous. This is the essence of a spinnerbait. Petals attract predators, and silicone is the main bait. Even if the pike takes the petal “by mistake”, after a short period it will want to try the skirt. Therefore, you should not worry about the fact that there is no hook near the spoon.

During intensive fishing, pike often bite off silicone strips from the skirt. The bait is not so voluminous and bright. How to choose a spinnerbait for pike so that it remains catchy throughout your fishing trip? This issue can be resolved in different ways. Today, stores sell silicone skirts that are easy to put on just such bitten baits.

Buy a set of these skirts and you will always have a backup option, just in case. You can also attach the skirt to a castmaster or other bait. A useful thing, in general.

Another option is to replace the skirt with a twister or vibrating tail with a jig head. These elements also attract pike well, and it willingly sits on hooks protruding from rubber analogues of worms and fry.

The twister game will also turn out to be quite attractive. And although it is not so lush, it is more reminiscent of a respectable-sized invertebrate.

When choosing the color of a petal for pike, we pay attention to weather conditions and water transparency. Here is one example. We fish in a fairly clean place, where the bottom is sandy and can be seen even from a boat. The weather is clear. Naturally, we use dim bait and dull petals. The pike readily takes them in such situations. After some time, the weather changed, it became cloudy, it began to rain, and the wind rose. The water has become a little cloudy and bright spinnerbaits have become popular. We install them on a spinning rod, and the pike attacks resume in the same format as at the beginning of fishing.

Therefore, we can say with confidence that a spinner should have different spinnerbaits in his arsenal. Not necessarily, these are solid baits. You can have elements: petals of various sizes and types, twisters, silicone skirts, twisters, vibrating tails, etc. Many anglers make their own spinnerbaits. And sometimes they turn out to be more universal than branded counterparts.

The advantage of such homemade products is that while fishing you can change absolutely all the elements of the bait, right down to the hook. And yes, let the frame of such a homemade product be made from a pin, and the petals from a teaspoon, and the skirt from bank rubber bands. The main thing is that the bait has a convincing action, a sharp hook, and the pike doesn’t care what this thing is called or who made it.

Some anglers keep under-rigged spinnerbaits in a drawer. It turns out that only spinners and a lower carabiner are attached to the rocker, but without a skirt. This way you can change jig heads with silicones right while fishing.

Tackle for fishing with spinnerbait

To successfully fish with spinnerbaits, you will need a fairly rigid spinning rod, which will allow for proper retrieval.

On the other hand, a stick that is too stiff makes long casting difficult, so it is necessary to find a compromise solution. If you are fishing from the shore, you need a longer rod; if you are fishing from a boat, you need a shorter one. Let us remember that a spinnerbait has a large windage and cannot be cast far.

Approximate parameters when choosing a fishing rod:

medium tuning,
length from 2.7 to 3.5 meters
test in 10-30 g.

There are no special requirements for the reel, the main thing in it is good reliability and a sensitive drag, the reel size is from 2500, the spool is preferably shallow. But it is better to use braided fishing line. Also, be sure to use strong leashes with a length of 13-15 cm, because most often it is the toothed pike that bites on the spinnerbait.

Leaders can be made of titanium, steel or fluorocarbon. Fluorocarbon leaders should be no thinner than 0.4mm. This will protect your line from rubbing against the sharp teeth of the pike.

Fishing place

Choosing the right spinnerbait is not all that is needed for a good catch. It is important to choose the right place, since the design features a priori do not make it universal.

It is rational to use in the following cases:

rubble, snags at shallow depths;
shallow water with vegetation;
river channels, oxbow lakes, shallow branches.

Effective on ponds, quarries, and reservoirs that are almost covered with vegetation.

It should also be noted that fishing with bait will be relevant only when the water warms up well and the fish become active. In the cold season, it is rational to use other fishing methods.

If the angler is located in places where there is an abundance of water lilies, then you should not immediately throw the bait into the thickets

Make your own spinnerbait and catch fish

In Russia, the spinerbait is just beginning its march. This super gear is at the very beginning of its triumphal march

Most people are still wary of this gear, the main disadvantage of which is the high price. But where ours did not disappear Russia has always been famous for its great masters

Therefore, those who have a great desire to catch big fish with a spinner and do not have a lot of money make spinnerbaits themselves, thank God, most fishermen have their hands where they need to be.

And so, in order to make a spinnerbait on the m you will need nothing at all: steel wire (titanium wire is also possible), pliers or round-nose pliers, a bead weight, a hook with a long shank, a pair of petals (from an old spoon), a jig head, and you can even take bank rubber bands. Now try to draw the future spinner on paper so that in the future it will be easier for you to imagine the future bait visually.

When you make your own spinnerbait, you hold all the cards. Now you can choose the weight of the load to suit your preferences and fishing conditions. Choose the hook that you think is most optimal. In general, everything is in your hands. It is better not to make the spinner skirt from flat silicone, but from round silicone please. The round one behaves more naturally than the flat one, but here, of course, whoever likes it, everything is a recommendation.

First steps in making a spinnerbait

Well, let's start making it? The first step is a rocker arm, which we make from steel wire with a diameter of 1.5 mm; we bend it all according to our drawing using pliers and round nose pliers. Bend it so that there is room for attaching the fishing line. Make a small loop.

You should end up with a rocker with one short side on which we will put the weight, skirt and hook.

First, we hook a small swivel onto the long side of the rocker and place the petal on it. If you do not have a ready-made petal on hand, you can purchase it at the store; spare parts are always cheaper than finished products.

And so on the short side we attach a twister with a hook or a vibrotail as a jig head, put our Hawaiian skirt on it and secure it to the head with a rubber ring. Oh, I almost forgot, first the load, then the twister and then the skirt. This is the order we will do. After you have made your first spinnerbait with your own hands. We take it in our hands and go show it off to other fishermen. Afterwards, we wash it well with the same fishermen and accept criticism like I did it wrong or I did it differently. BUT there’s nothing wrong with that, the main thing is that you started making a spinerbait and achieved results. Now all you have to do is keep doing it and mastery will come.

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Now that you have an idea of what a spinnerbait is and even how to make one yourself. Allow me a few words without protocol. You can use an ordinary pin as a wire. YES, making a spinner yourself is not so difficult, but you shouldn’t constantly fish only with a homemade spinnerbait; nevertheless, I would recommend buying yourself a couple of store-bought ones. To compare yours and the purchased one. And in order to evaluate which spinnerbet is better, yours or a purchased one.

What is a spinnerbait

The name of the bait comes from the English words spinner - rotation, and bait - bait. The basis of the bait is a V-shaped metal rocker made of steel or titanium for attaching petals on the shoulders in various configurations and volumetric baits with a hook and weight. In 9 out of 10 cases, the point of attack is a skirt made of silicone fibers, the other options are twisters, vibrotails, bucktails on a hook. The petal is attached both to the upper loop through a swivel, and to the sleeve, like in rotating spinners, directly on the shoulder.

Fishing with a spinnerbait, if you approach this issue seriously, is not just checking with a couple of casts on the principle of whether it will take or not. In different fishing conditions, for passive or active fish, perch or pike, the design nuances differ. Therefore, there are two approaches. In one case, a spinnerbait is a pair of baits in a set with the main spoons, wobblers, and a jig for occasional testing. In the other, there is targeted fishing specifically with spinnerbaits, which, with the right approach, can leave classic pike baits out of business.

The main feature of a spinnerbait is the complexity of its impact. The petals attract pike from afar by vibration and visually, and the skirt produces volumetric vibrations, provoking a predator that has already reached the target to attack. Depending on the ratio of the varieties of petals, their number, and the configuration of the skirt, the bait works differently. As with other decoys, there is no single and catchy option for all conditions.

Types of baits

Thanks to the wide variety of spinnerbaits, the angler always has the opportunity to accurately select the bait to suit his conditions. To understand the parameters in more detail, let us highlight their distinctive characteristics.

Petal shape

This part has a variety of designs, but the main ones are “Colorado”, “Indiana” and “Willow Leaf”.
Colorado-type petals provide the bait with the maximum possible lifting effect. This behavior is possible due to the round shape, which provides the largest surface area. As a result, baits with petals of this type, unlike other models, have the ability to move along the surface. It is more advisable to use them for hunting in shallow water, in cloudy, colored water, since the bait is endowed with excellent acoustic properties. Indiana type petals have a more elongated shape than Colorado type. Their surface area is also quite good. Lures equipped with this type of petals move at greater depths compared to Colorado ones. The generation of acoustic vibrations is an order of magnitude lower. This spinnerbait works best in not very polluted water and in low light.

Petals of the “Willow Leaf” type are the narrowest among the described models. As they rotate, they create weak acoustic vibrations. Due to the high rotation speed, the intensity of their shine is observed. When retrieving, the bait acquires a long shape and sinks deeper. There is an option to use a spinnerbait with willow leaves in shallow water, but on condition that the retrieve speed is increased. The greatest effectiveness of these petals was noted when fishing in a clean, transparent reservoir.

To increase the return of the bait, you can use the following simple technique. On a standard rocker arm of the same model, try combining two completely different types of petals. For example, a spinnerbait with Colorado and Willow Leaf blades. This combination will add not only an acoustic, but also a lighting effect. The number of petals should not be more than two.

Rocker

The rocker design is the basis of each spinnerbait, ensuring normal operation and high maneuverability of the bait.
One of the popular types is considered to be a regular equal-arm angle, made of rigid wire with a bending angle of 80-90 degrees. It is the two upper shoulders that make it possible to spread the petals along the plane. Of course, the manufacturing process of such structures is very complicated, but it’s worth it to get closer to maximum snag-free performance. In some bait models, the upper arm is divided into two identical parts, connected to each other by a hinge. You can also find rocker arms with the upper arm bent downwards. There are options with open and closed ears. Stainless and titanium wire is used as material for the production of the frame.

Weight head

This element comes with a non-removable lower tier. Depending on fishing conditions, the weight of the head may vary. The weight standard is in the range of 3.5-20 g. They produce a wide variety of head shapes: imitation of the body of a fish, the bow of a boat, etc. All baits in the back of the head are equipped with peculiar bulges and teeth to securely hold the delicate skirt. Lead is used as a material for the production of heads.

Skirt

The material used for the skirt is silicone, PVC, rubber or leather. The strips may vary in width, thickness and hardness. There are no fundamental restrictions on coloring. All colors of the rainbow, as well as their combinations, will be relevant for this element. Natural materials for making skirts are also in demand: fur, wool and feathers. By the way, the skirt can be replaced with twisters and vibrating tails, which are mounted on a hook.

Design Features

At its core, a spinnerbait is an artificial spinning bait of American origin. Her appearance is quite unusual and somewhat unusual. Compared to the classic spinner bait that hunters love so much, the spinnerbait wins due to its flexibility and smoothness. The design of the bait consists of the following elements: • a wire rocker of sufficient rigidity connecting the petals (one or more); • jig head with a fixed bait or silicone skirt. The peculiarity of the entire configuration is, first of all, to ensure safe passage of the bait into hard-to-reach places, that is, the likelihood of snags during retrieving is eliminated. Considering the activity of the spinnerbait, it would be optimal to use bait for catching a predator both in open shallow water and in overgrown areas of the water area. Another advantage is that it simultaneously irritates several sense organs of predatory fish. At the time of reeling, at the bottom of the spinnerbait there is a head with a hook and a silicone skirt, and at the top of the bait the existing petals rotate.

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Spinnerbait - what is it?

Externally, a spinnerbait is a steel wire bent at an angle close to 90 degrees. One, two or more petals, different in size and shape, are attached to the upper arm, which we are accustomed to seeing on rotating spoons. A streamlined weight is attached to the lower shoulder with a rigidly fixed large hook and a frame in the form of a furry thing, it is called a “skirt”, made of multi-colored silicone fringe.

Completely unappetizing in appearance and far from looking like a potential prey for our predator, a spinnerbait can provoke even an already eaten pike or perch to attack. Of course, provided that the feed is correct, since it is the angler who must determine how the spinner will work in specific conditions.

I’ll tell you about the places of application and methods of wiring a little lower, but now we’ll look at the components of a spinnerbait in more detail.

The frame of the spinnerbait in the classic version is a steel wire coated with an anti-corrosion coating. Such a rigid design has its pros and cons.

I would consider the advantages:

Preservation of its shape and elasticity of the entire bait when exposed to obstacles (branches of bushes, plant stems, flooded snags).
The ability not to use attachments in the form of leashes when fishing with large models. I have never had a pike manage to swallow a spinnerbait whole.
The rigid design does an excellent job of protecting the open hook from snags. In most cases, the underwater jungle passes without complications.

Minuses:

Time-consuming to restore external compliance if frame distortion does occur.
Inability to quickly replace the petal. Since in most models the petals are fixed “deadly”, without using a pin.

Now variations have already begun to appear, where steel is replaced with titanium wire. Designers convince that this allows the structure to independently restore its original shape after impacts. I doubt that this will give a head start when passing through the snag forest. The flexibility of the design can allow the bait to bend at the wrong moment and get hooked, since the upper arm of the spinnerbait will no longer be able to serve as a breaker.

The petals, like those on spinners, have the same traditional names: “willow leaf,” “Indiana,” and “Colorado.”

The main blade is located at the end of the upper arm of the spinnerbait frame and is usually attached through a bearing swivel. At best, through a pin connection.

Additional petals are hung through the earring and move freely along the length of the shoulder, or have retainers made of beads or bushings.

Lately, the load has also served as decoration, so it often looks like a fish’s head with skillfully made eyes. In any case, the load should have a streamlined shape. Color and decorative designs, according to my observations, do not play a role.

The hooks are rigidly fixed. The size depends on the goals pursued and is numbered from 2 to 5 numbers.

The skirt is often made of silicone with a rich range of colors. How necessary this is for bass, I don’t know, but our pike and perch are quite selective. I managed to convince myself of this when I experimented while fishing, changing one fringe color to another.

Silicone fringe can be successfully replaced with a twister or vibrating tail of a suitable size. When making my own spinnerbaits, I use silicone baits. There are often more perch bites, and the pike doesn’t mind at all.

Best spinnerbaits

Booyah Moon Talker

One of the largest American manufacturers of spinnerbaits. Booyah produces a wide range of spinnerbaits in different designs, sizes and weights.

Blue Fox Super Bou DC

The Blue Fox Super Bou DC spinnerbait is a spinnerbait produced by the Blue Fox company, well known to anglers. The spinnerbait has two blades of the Colorado type, the wire frame of the spinnerbait is made of stainless wire, two hooks and a skirt made of marabou feathers. The Blue Fox Super Bou DC spinnerbait weighs 40 grams and is designed for catching large pike.

Spinnerbait Kosadaka Invince VX3

The Kosadaka Invince VX3 spinnerbait has been added to the company's product line in 2021, in addition to the Kosadaka Invince VX2 spinnerbait. The Kosadaka Invince VX3 Spinnerbait is a spinnerbait with two blades that come in silver or gold. The spinnerbait is available in three modifications with different weights: 7, 10 and 14 grams. There are modifications with different colors of the head and edge of the spinnerbait. Kosadaka spinnerbaits have a good price-quality ratio and are popular with our anglers.

Spinnerbait LUCKY JOHN SpinnerBait Shock Blade

Spinnerbait LUCKY JOHN SpinnerBait Shock Blade is a spinnerbait produced by the company Salmo, well known to anglers, which produces inexpensive and high-quality fishing products under its Lucky John brand. Kosadaka spinnerbaits are low-cost and have a good price-quality ratio, which is why they are in high demand among our fishermen.

Spinnerbait Megabass V-Flat Power Bomb

The Megabass V-Flat Power Bomb spinnerbait is produced by the Japanese fishing tackle manufacturer Megabass, which is one of the leaders in the production of highly effective spinning lures. Megabass spinnerbaits are distinguished by high quality workmanship and a high price.

Spinnerbait Lucky Craft Areas

Lucky Craft is well known to anglers for being one of the largest manufacturers and suppliers of fishing lures in the American and Japanese markets. The wide range of lures produced by Lucky Craft also includes spinnerbaits of various sizes and designs. The Lucky Craft Areas series of spinnerbaits includes a large number of modifications that differ in weight (1/8 and 3/16 ounces), blade type (“Willow Leaf”, “Colorado”) and colors (6 options). They are ultralight class spinnerbaits. Lucky Craft Areas spinnerbaits were originally designed for catching rainbow trout, but have been successfully used for catching perch and small pike.

Spinnerbait Smith Spinner

The Japanese company Smith is known to many anglers for its high-quality wobblers. The range of fishing lures produced by the company also includes spinnerbaits. Smith spinnerbaits have a super-strong frame, a super-sharp hook, and a perfectly designed head with lively eyes. The blades of Smith spinnerbaits work great even at the lowest retrieve speeds and have low drag, which makes the bait highly controllable when fishing in a variety of conditions. Smith spinnerbaits come in a variety of weights, with the most common being 1/4 and 3/8 ounce.

Spinnerbaits Hildebrandt

The Hildebrandt brand formally belongs to the famous Yakima Bait brand. Each product is distinguished by its originality, non-standard approach and the most effective engineering solutions. With all this, one cannot fail to note the high quality of the elements used in the spinnerbait. You can choose products from this company without any worries; it is only important to take into account the subtleties of operation (area and method). The Hildebrandt Spin Dandy series of spinnerbaits has been dubbed an absolute killer. Moreover, it was nicknamed this way not only by fishermen, but also by manufacturers. This spinnerbait is capable of catching everything. It has a heavy-duty frame, the sharpest hook, and a narrow bismuth head. The flawless Colorado No. 2 petal retains its behavior regardless of the type of bait presented. As for the skirt, it is made of a material called calico. This does not prevent it from operating even with uniform wiring. A fairly strong amplitude of head vibrations also contributes to effectiveness. At the moment of fall, the spinnerbait of this modification has no equal - it is a gradual gliding in a horizontal state. Available in 1/8 and 1/6 ounce sizes. There are only 5 colors, where only the golden head comes with a golden petal, while others come with a silver petal. There are no problems with choosing skirts, since the number of colors includes as many as 11 options. They are used in shallow reservoirs of any type with different types of predators. In particular, it has proven itself excellent when fishing for trout, where other baits are difficult to use. The Hildebrandt Pan-Dango spinnerbait belongs to the ultralight class. The bait is equipped with a strong frame with a closed eye. The narrow bismuth head is able to overcome obstacles in the form of grass, which it cuts with incredible ease. Features a miniature Colorado No. 0 petal that works flawlessly regardless of the retrieve speed. A high-quality small hook that is tough enough for any predator. The main feature is the use of Shad 1.5 micro bait from the manufacturer Bass Assassin instead of the usual skirt. This unusual solution makes it possible to expand the range of action of the bait. The undeniable advantage of this model lies in its behavior when falling. Due to the intensity of the petal play, the gliding speed is advantageously reduced, where the silicone bait takes on its stable horizontal state. Available in 6 colors and 1/8 and 1/6 ounce sizes. It is used in all kinds of water areas where there is no dense concentration of young pike (pike fish grab the tail of the microslug, which leads to damage to the bait). It has proven itself well when catching single perch, trout in snags, rudd, and ide. Generally speaking, you can catch almost any fish with it: sabrefish, gudgeon, roach, ruffe, etc. In areas where the use of spinners is difficult, grayling will not be an exception.