Compact spinnerbait
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Compact spinnerbait
My favorite was the now discontinued Terminator Classic Tungsten spinnerbait. A relatively heavy bait with a compact frame. I see that Strike King have a Baby Burner bait. I prefer a bait without the hidden weight under the skirt. This hidden weight makes it difficult to attach a trailer.
What other baits are there out there weighing over 3/8 oz but with a small frame? Preferably not the hidden weight type such as the Screaming Eagle.
What other baits are there out there weighing over 3/8 oz but with a small frame? Preferably not the hidden weight type such as the Screaming Eagle.
Re: Compact spinnerbait
Take a look at the Accent brand Mark Dove River Special. They're assembled right here near me in The St. Louis area, which I didn't know when I first used them, and are a very compact 1/2 oz bait (especially with a trimmed skirt). The bait is very popular around Kentucky Lake in particular. I've bought a ton of the regular 'ol chartreuse and white.
Re: Compact spinnerbait
Maybe Terminator will bring the Tungsten bait back if we continue to talk about it. You can take any 1/4 oz. bait and add a few lead strips under the skirt and on the hook shank. You can still add a trailer on the hook shank if you don't use too much lead tape. The big issue is that the wire on most 1/4 oz. baits is not as durable as that on the Terminator Tungsten. Also the hook gap is not as big. A trailer hook is a must if fishing for larger fish.
Re: Compact spinnerbait
Take a look at Gann's Mirage Spinnerbait. Been tempted to try try them myself. Looks to have a nice keeper as well.
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
I have used Accent High Riser double bladed buzzbaits for years with excellent results.
Thanks for sharing their spinnerbait options, looks like they use a very high quality blade still!
Gots-ta get me some!
Thanks for sharing their spinnerbait options, looks like they use a very high quality blade still!
Gots-ta get me some!
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
Are the Pulsators compact models? I see that they have an Elite Lo Pro model but this has the weight beneath the skirt hiding half the hook shaft.
http://www.tacklewarehouse.com/Nichols_ ... LOPRO.html
Re: Compact spinnerbait
S.O.B. used to make great compact spinnerbaits in this weight range...heard they were bought out though, so don't know what has happened to the quality/availability, etc.
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
dragon1 wrote:S.O.B. used to make great compact spinnerbaits in this weight range...heard they were bought out though, so don't know what has happened to the quality/availability, etc.
They still do but again it is the "hidden weight" weight type with the weight covering a large part of the hook shank.
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
Spotsticker in GA bought them and still make the Mini-Me. I have recently ordered a few from him and they are awesome! My current favorite spinnerbait. Give him a shout. He can custom any color or blades if it is not offered on the website.dragon1 wrote:S.O.B. used to make great compact spinnerbaits in this weight range...heard they were bought out though, so don't know what has happened to the quality/availability, etc.
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
Take a look at the Sebile Pro Shad Finesse spinnerbait.At first glance it does not appear to be compact at all
The bait does have a hinged top arm that aids during hook ups(making it very compact)
It also features a wide gap super sharp hook and compact relatively short skirt.
The bait weighs 1/2oz casts a mile with very little resistance on the retrieve.The blades rotate on super slow retrieves and helicopters better than any other spinnerbait I have used before.Does not feel too much of a bait even on the MB Griffon.
A true 1/2oz 'compact' finesse bait.The colors and finish are top notch as well.
Would be perfect for clear water smallies.
http://esoxiste.com/un-jour-un-leurre-l ... de-sebile/
The bait does have a hinged top arm that aids during hook ups(making it very compact)
It also features a wide gap super sharp hook and compact relatively short skirt.
The bait weighs 1/2oz casts a mile with very little resistance on the retrieve.The blades rotate on super slow retrieves and helicopters better than any other spinnerbait I have used before.Does not feel too much of a bait even on the MB Griffon.
A true 1/2oz 'compact' finesse bait.The colors and finish are top notch as well.
Would be perfect for clear water smallies.
http://esoxiste.com/un-jour-un-leurre-l ... de-sebile/
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Yeah, I dislike this design as well since I use trailers 99% of the time on my spinnerbaits. I personally wrap soldering wire on the hook shank and tighten down with needle nose pliers.Bassmar wrote:dragon1 wrote:S.O.B. used to make great compact spinnerbaits in this weight range...heard they were bought out though, so don't know what has happened to the quality/availability, etc.
They still do but again it is the "hidden weight" weight type with the weight covering a large part of the hook shank.
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
Eco Pro Tungsten Rapid Fire
compact because it's tungsten but priced like a regular ol' spinnerbait
compact because it's tungsten but priced like a regular ol' spinnerbait
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Have you or anyone else fished this bait? It does look compact in the picture and description.21farms wrote:Eco Pro Tungsten Rapid Fire
compact because it's tungsten but priced like a regular ol' spinnerbait
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Re: Compact spinnerbait
i have some NIP at home. they are very compact. i'll try to post up some comparison pics tonight to show relative sizes.toddmc wrote:Have you or anyone else fished this bait? It looks does look compact in the picture and description.