And I can feel every pulse of the lure as the blades turn. That length and action is ideal for casting big blade baits, as well as taking up slack on long distance hooksets. My personal preference includes a Shimano 7-foot, 2-inch Expride casting rod in a medium-heavy action with moderate-fast tip. To better facilitate these moves, it’s important to have the right balance of tackle.īig spinnerbaits require heavier line with stout rods and reels. This sudden movement and flash mimics escaping prey and it can trigger a bass to strike. When the bait gets hung up, try ripping it free with a snatch of the rod tip. The same applies to stumps, brush and rock. Strikes will usually occur as the lure is falling or when it regains forward motion. When the lure grabs the grass, rip it free and let it fall on a semi-slack line. The key is keeping the lure in frequent contact with the bottom or the cover related to it.įor instance, if you’re fishing the edge of a deep, submerged grassbed, you’ll want to be sure the lure stays in contact with the grass as it tapers off into deeper water. And that is precisely why slow-rolling a spinnerbait is so effective.
Built with the right combination of components and head weight, they can maintain lateral movement while maximizing travel time through the strike zone.
Willow-leaf blades are fish-shaped and they give off a tremendous amount of flash.
