Anyone got a blade bait they like? Might got out next week and people seem to swear by fishing a blade bait this time of year and yo-yoing it back. Is there a brand/size/color you'd point me to?

t recent discussion with some good suggestions. I'd say 1/2 oz. is probably considered the standard or most often thrown.

 

https://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/211549-blade-baits/?tab=comments#comment-2378130

My go to is a 3/8oz Z-Man Chatterbait. I caught the Largemouth in my profile pic on it. It went 7.7lbs. I’ve had excellent results by adding a quality swimbait as a trailer.

I’ve kept it simple in way of color. I use something that looks like a BlueGill/Perch or a Shad; depending on where I’m fishing and what the bait is.

Blade baits are one of my “Confidence” baits.

4 minutes ago, MO_TightLines said:

My go to is a 3/8oz Z-Man Chatterbait. I caught the Largemouth in my profile pic on it. It went 7.7lbs. I’ve had excellent results by adding a quality swimbait as a trailer.

I’ve kept it simple in way of color. I use something that looks like a BlueGill/Perch or a Shad; depending on where I’m fishing and what the bait is.

Blade baits are one of my “Confidence” baits.

A "blade bait" not a "bladed jig" LOL

1 minute ago, pauldconyers said:

A "blade bait" not a "bladed jig" LOL

My apologies, misread.

1 minute ago, MO_TightLines said:

My apologies, misread.

A fellow Missouri angler NEVER has to apologize to me

8 minutes ago, pauldconyers said:

A fellow Missouri angler NEVER has to apologize to me

Thank You.

Since you asked about blades baits, maybe I can answer your question properly this time, lol.

I only use two bladed baits. They both produce so well, I’ve never really considered trying anything else.

Heddon Sonars & Reef Runner Cicada’s. Should cover all your bladed needs. Whether you’re straight retrieving them, popping them or verticals jigging them, they just flat out get the job done.

Hope this helps.

1 minute ago, MO_TightLines said:

Thank You.

Since you asked about blades baits, maybe I can answer your question properly this time, lol.

I only use two bladed baits. They both produce so well, I’ve never really considered trying anything else.

Heddon Sonars & Reef Runner Cicada’s. Should cover all your bladed needs. Where you’re straight retrieving them, popping them or verticals jigging them, they just flat out get the job done.

Hope this helps.

It does, thanks! Should I consider more gold or silver options?

2 minutes ago, pauldconyers said:

It does, thanks! Should I consider more gold or silver options?

I fish both depending on conditions. Cloudy overcast or stained water I’m using gold; clear skies or clearer water and I’m using silver.

1 minute ago, MO_TightLines said:

I fish both depending on conditions. Cloudy overcast or stained water I’m using gold; clear skies or clearer water and I’m using silver.

Makes sense.

Binsky blait baits.  Gold works best for me & smallmouth bass.