So this is something I don't get. I've never really tried an underspin so I looked into them more recently and I don't get it. They are a jighead with a tiny blade attached and they are charging $5-$8 apiece. You can buy a nice crank bait,spinner bait,bladed jig etc...for that price. I just don't get it.

Supply and demand, and volume of sales you radical socialist

 

14 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

They are a jighead with a tiny blade attached and they are charging $5-$8 apiece.

Better to think about it as people are paying $5-$8 apiece, lol.

36 minutes ago, DitchPanda said:

So this is something I don't get. I've never really tried an underspin so I looked into them more recently and I don't get it. They are a jighead with a tiny blade attached and they are charging $5-$8 apiece. You can buy a nice crank bait,spinner bait,bladed jig etc...for that price. I just don't get it.

I totally agree with you.  They cost less for me to make than a skirted jig.

 

 

39 minutes ago, BassWhole! said:

Supply and demand, and volume of sales you radical socialist

 

I've been called alot of things but socialist is not one of them! Well until now!

28 minutes ago, Michigander said:

Better to think about it as people are paying $5-$8 apiece, lol.

Not this guy. Maybe I'm missing out but I'm not dropping spinnerbait money on a crappie jighead with a .40c blade attached.

The ones I purchase are between $4-$5..........

Gamakatsu.............and I do well with underspins in a lot of places I fish.  Great in clear water. 

@DitchPanda   They seem over-priced to me too . I havent bought any .

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Berkley_Fusion19_Underspin/descpage-FNU.html 

I like this one, and I think they are worth it.  Great with a swimbait on the back.  Caught a 5.5-6 on one.  Just buy one and try it out.

There are much cheaper alternatives if DIY isn't your thing.

https://www.amazon.com/Harmony-Fishing-Company-Spinners-Hitchhikers/dp/B072XY5XWD/ref=asc_df_B072XY5XWD/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312125955110&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1796574829457482362&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9017263&hvtargid=pla-569472814734&psc=1

7 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

Maybe I'm missing out but I'm not dropping spinnerbait money on a crappie jighead with a .40c blade attached.

 Well, a few years ago on a BassResource Roadtrip at Pickwick I fished a Sworming

Hornet/ LFT Live Magic Shad almost exclusively. On day 1 I caught 78 bass, mostly 

smallmouth.  I thought it was worth the price and I still fish the same lure.

 

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Fish_Head_Spin_Underspin/descpage-SHFHS.html

Blakemore original Road Runner underpin are under $2.50 ea. Road Runner have been around for decades.

Swarming Hornet fish head under spin became popular in the early 90’s out west,  hand made and cost was about $4.50 each. 

California record 4.33 lb black crappie was recently caught by a bass angler using under spin /4” swimmer.

Tom

I heard from a well respected source (the bait monkey) that the more you spend on a bait the more fish you will catch on it.  ?

Guess my real issue is I know how snaggy a plain old jighead is when they have no weedguard. I mean for where I fish the flashy swimmer is more practical and less then half the price.

But listen I'm in no way saying they aren't productive.

32 minutes ago, Tennessee Boy said:

I heard from a well respected source (the bait monkey) that the more you spend on a bait the more fish you will catch on it.  ?

Well, of course!

 

 

I have been using the Sworming Hornets with either a Super Fluke or Swimming Fluke and have caught plenty of fish on them. I bought some Owner Flashy Swimmers to try. They are hooked weedless and can be used around heavier cover.

 

Several years ago the Bassmaster Classic was won with an underspin. I think it was Casey Ashley but I could be wrong.

No, it was this:  

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Blakemore_Caseys_Classic_Runner_Heads_2pk/descpage-CCRH.html

I use the Owner Flashy Swimmer and honestly don't think the price is bad for what you get.....

42 minutes ago, roadwarrior said:

No, it was this:  

https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Blakemore_Caseys_Classic_Runner_Heads_2pk/descpage-CCRH.html

Go back and read it again. I said underspin. I didn't specify a brand. 

Blades and good swivels are expensive, much more so then skirt material and weedguard material.  

9 hours ago, Log Catcher said:

Go back and read it again. I said underspin. I didn't specify a brand. 

Several years ago the Bassmaster Classic was won with an underspin. I think it was Casey Ashley but I could be wrong.

 

This was the specific lure: 

 https://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Blakemore_Caseys_Classic_Runner_Heads_2pk/descpage-CCRH.html

23 minutes ago, fishwizzard said:

Blades and good swivels are expensive, much more so then skirt material and weedguard material. 

 

?

10 hours ago, DitchPanda said:

 

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I think hes saying jigs are over-priced too .?

Underspins have been kind of hot for a while now, and yes they are overpriced. They're really nothing new either. Now they come with better plastic, hooks, spinner and swivel, but still just a hot rodded Blakemore Roadrunner. The best option might be to buy heads and put them together yourself.

Northland Thumper Jig.  Good colors.  Well made.  Made in USA  2 pack - 4 bucks.

 

DSG used to sell a 3 pack of Blakemore under spins that had Randy Howell on the package.  I think they were $8 retail but I bought a bunch on clearance for like $6 per pack.  To me that's a decent enough deal, but yeah they seem priced far above their components