What are the different spinnerbait blades?
The three main blade types are Willow Leaf, Colorado, and Indiana.
- Willow Leaf blades are longer and have a slender shape.
- Colorado blades are the complete opposite of the Willow with an almost perfectly round shape.
- Indiana blades are the happy medium between the Willow and Colorado with their teardrop shape.
What are spinnerbait blades made of?
The Spinnerbait Anatomy They mainly consist of a hook with a lead-molded head, however they can also be constructed of other materials such as tungsten resin or even brass, a wire protrudes from the head extending above it. The wire is then threaded through beads and metallic leaf-looking blades that spin.
What are the sizes of spinner blades?
Size #4, #4-1/2 and #5 are the sizes you see on over 90% of all bass spinnerbaits that have willow blades. Actually, #4 and #5 are by far most common. Size #4 tends to be used more often on 1/4, 3/8 and some 1/2 ounce spinnerbaits. Sizes #4-1/2 and #5 tend to be used most often on 1/2 to 1 ounce spinnerbaits.
What action rod is best for spinnerbaits?
Now for open water of heavier baits, such as 1/2- to 3/4-ounce spinnerbaits, with 6 1/2- to 7-foot rods is a better choice. A good spinnerbait rod should have a moderate taper with medium to medium-heavy action, so the relatively soft, responsive tip that will vibrate easily from the turning of the spinnerbait’s blade.
What makes a good spinnerbait?
The shorter the distance from the head to the R-bend, the better a spinnerbait will come through cover. The longer the back wire or the wire from the R-bend to the blades the more it protects the hook in cover. Night time spinnerbaits typically have a short front wire and short back wire.
What size blades do you sell for fishing spinner baits?
Whether you’re building your own spinner baits, buzz baits, inline baits or spoons, odds are, we have the blades you need. Most of our blades are available in a wide range of sizes, including blades down to size 00 and up to size 12.
What sizes do your spinner blades come in?
Most of our blades are available in a wide range of sizes, including blades down to size 00 and up to size 12. Our blade finishes include nickel, brass, gold, copper, black nickel, and silver, along with painted and patterned blades. We even offer unpainted spinner blades “blanks” for fishermen who want to paint their own blades.
Why choose ausspin lures?
The AusSpin team also work closely with a select group of tournament anglers around the country and welcome development suggestions from serious fishermen and our valued retail outlets. We create high quality products and are able to present anglers with a super lure – equal to the best available on the market.
Can I paint my own spinner blades?
We even offer unpainted spinner blades “blanks” for fishermen who want to paint their own blades.