spinners

Post by **Eerman** » March 1st, 2005, 10:58 pm

Any advantage/disadvantage to the spinnerbait type lures from Strike King and Cajun Thunder versus the inline spinners such as those from Terminator? Seems like the inline version would be a little harder to bend out of wack; but, the spinnerbait versions seem to be more popular. Sorry, just bored and thought I would throw out a question.

Post by **tin can** » March 2nd, 2005, 7:09 am

The new spinnerbaits from Strike King and Cajun Thunder are pretty durable. I suspect you'll break off before you bend one. The Terminator baits have a titanium wire. They'll flex, and go right back to their original shape. I don't know that there is an advantage to one type over the other. They both catch fish.

Post by **Nathan** » March 2nd, 2005, 12:32 pm

I know one of the big techniques for bass fisherman with a safety pin style spinnerbait is to burn it quickly just underneath the surface. They'll reel it just fast enough to keep it from popping out of the water. The body being below the blade allows it to stay in the cleaner water. I don't know how a spinnerbait designed for bass fishing would hold up to the saltwater environment or a hit from a large redfish. I have loads of bass spinnerbaits. I'll have to throw a couple in my inshore box and see how they do. I've had pretty good luck with the inline spinnerbaits like the Terminator ones, so I suspect it should work fairly well.

Nathan

Post by **Chalk** » March 2nd, 2005, 12:54 pm

Them spinnerbaits won't hold up or catch fish....Don't waste your time...

Post by **Eerman** » March 2nd, 2005, 5:01 pm

I'll just package up everything and send it over to ya Chalk. Thanks for not allowing me to waste my valuable time on the water. I'll stick to bobbers and nightcrawlers.

Post by **Chalk** » March 2nd, 2005, 5:24 pm

Thanks, I will dispose of them for you....

Post by **rocket** » March 2nd, 2005, 5:46 pm

I was just contemplating how much money I would have back in my pocket, if'n I went back to fishing with worms, bobbers, and the old 202 or 808 like when I was a kid.

Post by **tin can** » March 2nd, 2005, 5:49 pm

Eerman, shipping to PC is probably kinda expensive. I hate to see you waste any more money. Just sit that stuff on your front door step in the morning. I'll come by and dispose of it for ya.

Post by **Sir reel** » March 2nd, 2005, 5:54 pm

Just sit that stuff on your front door step in the morning. I'll come by and dispose of it for ya.

Or just cut off the hooks back into the plastic... and tie em on some 20LB leader then attach'm to a coat hanger and make a mobile to put up over the crib

Post by **Eerman** » March 2nd, 2005, 7:04 pm

Great idea SR. All my blades are gold. I need to get some silver and maybe some willowleaf blades to mix it up.

Post by **tin can** » March 2nd, 2005, 7:08 pm

Eerman wrote:Great idea SR. All my blades are gold. I need to get some silver and maybe some willowleaf blades to mix it up.

CAUTION![/b] Those baits contain lead, and small children should not be exposed to them. I'll dispose of them properly (my only concern is the baby's safety).

Post by **Eerman** » March 2nd, 2005, 7:12 pm

Whew! That was close. Thanks for the concern TC. I'm still trying to figure out why SR said to take the hooks off? It's good to know you guys are looking out for me.

Post by **tin can** » March 2nd, 2005, 7:14 pm

Stick with me. I'll take care of you!

Post by **birddog** » March 2nd, 2005, 9:37 pm

It has been my experience that the regular safety pin type spinnerbait won't hold up against a good redfish. However, the titanium style will handle the punishment and snap back into place.

I think the best type of spinnerbait for reds or trout is one that hinges: either the spinner arm hinges on the lead head jig or the hook hinges behind the lead head. Roland Martin promotes a spinnerbait where the hook pivots behind the lead head. I can't seem to remember the brand name. Maybe somebody else has seen them and can pass along the name.

I'm not sure if there is an advantage between in-line or traditional style spinnerbaits. I prefer the traditional safety pin style. I believe it is more versatile. You can retrieve it slower and get more lift to stay just above grass or you can retrieve it like a jig and get the flutter action of a wounded baitfish.

If your fishing spinnerbaits for reds and trout and not having any luck, I'd be happy to take a look at them and maybe field test them for 6 or 8 months. You know, make sure there not anything wrong with them.

Post by **Chalk** » March 2nd, 2005, 10:11 pm

birddog wrote:If your fishing spinnerbaits for reds and trout and not having any luck, I'd be happy to take a look at them and maybe field test them for 6 or 8 months. You know, make sure there not anything wrong with them.

Do you think I'm gonna loan out half my tackle box, it would only be 40 pounds then...