The spinnerbait is a lure used worldwide for fishing dozens of fish species for many years. In Quebec, it is primarily used for pike, bass, and muskie fishing. You may even have a spinnerbait in your tackle box and wonder what it's used for or how to use it. In this article, we'll discuss the different types of spinnerbaits and their characteristics, which will help you optimize your fishing results. The spinnerbait is a classic, though its popularity has been waning in favor of the dozens of new lures that hit the market every year. However, it still holds a special place in our tackle boxes.
The spinnerbait spoons
As you've probably already noticed, there are three main variations, each with a different type of spoon. The Willow Leaf and Colorado blades are the most common, and finally, there's the Indiana blade . It's important to know that each type of spoon serves a specific purpose. For optimal results, it's crucial to choose the right spinnerbait based on the fishing conditions when you go out on the water.
The Willow Leaf Blades
This version of the lure features two identical, elongated spoons. These spoons produce the least vibration in the water. They imitate small baitfish by reflecting a very high amount of light. The Willow Leaf Blades is ideal for fishing in clear water when predators primarily hunt by sight.
The spinnerbait with Willow Leaf spoons is also designed for faster retrieval. It's the version that creates the least resistance in the water and is less prone to returning to the surface, making it a good choice for deep-water fishing. It's also an excellent choice for fishing through weeds, as its elongated profile makes it less likely to snag.
The Colorado Blades
The spinnerbait with Colorado -style spoons is the complete opposite of the Willow Leaf . Its spoons are perfectly round and produce the most vibration. It's the ideal version of this lure for fishing in murky or brown water, where predators primarily use their lateral line to detect the vibration while hunting to locate their prey.
It's also the slowest version of the spinnerbait. Ideal for days when the fish are more lethargic, it allows you to give longer presentations. Since it offers beautiful presentations at low speeds, it's also great for working structures such as submerged rocks and logs. The Colorado Blades also tends to rise quickly to the surface, making it a very good choice for shallow water fishing.
The Indiana Blades
The Indiana Blades spinnerbait is the all-rounder of this type of lure. It offers a balance between the strong light reflection of the Willow Leaf and the intense vibration and slow action of the Colorado Blade . If you're looking for a lure that doesn't excel in any one area but is still good at everything, then the Indiana Blades is a good option. It's more versatile, but less effective in extreme conditions.
Choose the size of the spoons
Choosing the right size spoons can increase your chances of success. For the Willow Leaf , you can adjust the spoon size according to the size of the baitfish present in the water, since that's precisely what the spoons imitate.
When using the Colorado Blades , you need to determine the amount of vibration required for success. For example, if the water is murky, the day is very windy, and you're fishing in strong currents, you'll likely need to make your spinnerbait larger to generate more vibration and give predators a better chance of spotting you from further away.
In all cases, the larger the spoons, the more your lure will be able to rise in the water column and the more you will be able to offer slow presentations.
The spoon configuration
There are 3 types of spinnerbait and there are also three configurations for spoons.
A single spoon : If fishing is difficult and you want to work with finesse, a spoon offers a smaller profile, which is much less intrusive. In any situation where you want to present a smaller lure, it's the best option.
Two spoons : With two spoons, your spinnerbait resembles a small school of fish, which can be a great opportunity for a predator. More vibration, more lift in the water, more reflected light. The two-spoon setup is probably the most common.
Tandem : The tandem rig is when you use two different types of spoons on the same lure. For example, a Colorado spoon and a Willow Leaf spoon, or a Willow Leaf spoon and an Indiana spoon . The tandem rig offers a lot of flexibility, but above all, it allows you to stimulate several senses of hunting predators simultaneously.
The best combination
This means there's no single best combination. It's more accurate to say there are several possible rigs, a whole range of combinations, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. Each rig meets specific needs, and it's crucial to understand the fishing conditions you'll encounter in order to make the right decisions. Not sure which spinnerbait is best for you? Just ask our team; we'd be happy to help.
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