Jacob Kreitner

Spinnerbaits: Spinnerbait Fishing: What you need to know!! When I am looking to fish a spinnerbait I will almost 95% of the time fish a white spinnerbait, deciding blades can be complicated though. I’m going to explain to you all the different times you should be using different blades based on water clarity and temperature. So feel free to share this information with anyone and make sure next time you throw a spinnerbait your doing it right and increase your chances of landing a big one! My Spinnerbait weights are usually all between 3/8 oz and 1/2 oz. I stick to a white or white/chartreuse color for my spinnerbaits. I like to keep tackle simple and keeping those 2 weights and those 2 colors makes my spinnerbait fishing a lot easier. I typically throw this on a bait casting rod and use casting reel for improved casting and targeting certain key spots. Here I will cover rod, reel, line, and specific types of baits. Rod: 7’ MH Fast Action Rod Reel: 6.4:1-6.6:1 gear ratio bait casting reel Line: 12-15 lb Flourocarbon Line Baits I recommend Booyah Tandem Blade Spinnerbait 3/8oz White/Chartreuse Strike King KVD Spinnerbait 1/2oz White War Eagle Spinnerbait 1/2 oz White Now that you know the type of rod you need and a few baits to try out let’s get into some of the things you may run into when throwing a spinnerbait. When do I throw spinnerbaits? I throw spinnerbaits year round, but the most effective time is an overcast windy day out on the lake around cover, on points, and docks. Those fish will be more suspended and more active, and I will use a white spinnerbait for those overcast days. For sunny days I will use a white chartreuse for a little more color when the sun shines down on your bait. In the warmer months, fish will be down lower during the day so letting your bait fall a little is very effective during spring and summer. So now that I’ve answered a frequently asked question let’s get on to when to use what blades at different temperature and water clarity. Types of Blades There are 5 kinds of blades I use when spinnerbait fishing, those include: 1. Double Colorado 2. Double Willow 3. Indiana Blade 4. Single Colorado 5. Tandem Willow You don’t need to over complicate these types of blades when fishing, with that being said I usually stick to three main ones, the Tandem Willow, the Double Colorado, and the Double Willow but I will cover all of them for those of you who use the other blades. Water Temperature and Clarity 1. Double Colorado This blade type creates more vibration in the water and is often fished in dirtier water because the fish aren’t able to see it as well. Water Temperature: You can fish this bait anywhere from 45-80 degrees. Colors: White/Chartreuse Chartreuse 2. Double Willow This blade is used for more clear water and puts off a lot of shine from the bait, the Double Willow is fished more in the colder months because it has little vibration and more shine. Water Temperature: Can be fished between 45-80 degrees. Colors: White 3. Indiana Blade This blade is used for murky to dirtier water and can really stir up those fish in those warmer months. Water Temperature: Fish this blade in the warmest months when the temperature is between 70-85 degrees. Colors: White/Chartreuse Chartreuse 4. Single Colorado This blade is used for really dirty water when there is little to no visibility in the water, and used in the coldest of months. Water Temperature: Really cold water when it gets down between 40-55 degrees Colors: White/ Chartreuse 5. Tandem Willow Used in clear water and I prefer to throw the heavier 1/2oz to 3/4oz weights for this type of blade. Water Temperature: Can be used tear round; between 40-80 degrees. Colors: White Chartreuse This is a very simple and easy to use guide for those wanting more information on Spinnerbaits, I hope that you can use this to your advantage and hopefully land your next personal best. Email me with any questions or comments you may have with the email listed down below. It helps me improve my content and find out what kind of information you guys want to read. Tight Lines, Jacob Kreitner jkreit206@gmail.com