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Tantalizing Blades
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From the start, spinnerbaits were made of stainless steel and had a "close-pin" type frame. The wire was of one diameter with anywhere from one to two blades of various shapes and sizes to create different flashes and vibrations desired. Manufacturers then started to try various other shapes of wire and they created the "r-bend" which helps to balance the bait better. The "r-bend" allows the bait to swim more natural and balanced without turning over like out of balanced baits do. After the "r-bend" was developed, companies began experimenting with variations of smaller wire diameter that allows the bait to vibrate on a greater level. With thinner wire towards the end by the blades, the wire shaft begins to vibrate making a squeaking noise that the fish can hear and home in on. Some companies are currently experimenting with spring wire. Spring wire is a wire variation between a stainless wire and titanium. While the stainless wire will bend and have to be retuned after each fish, the titanium wire, which is a little thicker and has a sound of its own, snaps back and maintains its original shape and does not break or bend after numerous fish. The experimental spring wire has its own vibration and it has some snap back capabilities along with better durability than standard stainless wire.
In 1997, Outdoor Innovations, located in Tulsa, Oklahoma, in partnership with Horizon Lure Company, introduced to the market the titanium wire "Terminator" Spinnerbaits. Titanium spinnerbaits have been a hit on the market mainly due to their durability and the fact that there is no need to re-tune the bait after each fish.
"Horizon's Titanium Minnow and Terminator's Titanium Spinnerbaits delivers up to 50% more vibration than ordinary stainless-steel frames with the superior flexibility and amazing strength provided by its Niti wire form," according to Teresa Kees, Business/Operations Manager of Horizon Lures.
One of the original problems with titanium baits was that with the titanium wire being virtually unbreakable, there was no way to change the tandem blade on the arm. There was essentially no way to open the loop on the end of the arm without damaging the bait, but once again, Outdoor Innovations, and Horizon Lure Co. have improved the quality of spinnerbaits. New this year to the Terminator line is "The Jimmy Houston Speed Bead Series." This bait boasts a special designed clevis that allows the front blade to be taken off and on and a rear slide bead on the arm of the spinnerbait allows for the changing of the rear blade.
This means fishermen may "redesign" the bait to best suit their individual fishing style and needs.
Hawg Caller Baits, located in Union, South Carolina, has been making spinnerbaits for many years. Like some spinnerbait companies, Hawg Caller, in their building of baits, paints the neck of the bait with an orangish red color, which represents wounded bait.
"Hawg Caller uses a higher quality, stainless-steel wire, thinner than our competitors, that allows for maximum vibration and still maintains a very well-balanced bait," says John Cremmins, Owner and President of Hawg Caller.
Hawg Caller also incorporates different blade combinations into their line of product. They are one of a few companies that make a tandem bait with an Indiana blade and a willow combination, instead of the standard Colorado and a willow combination manufactured by most companies. The different combinations allows for a different vibration which in return makes for a different look in the water to the fish. Hawg Caller was the first company, to our knowledge, to produce a spinnerbait that incorporates triple willow leaf blades. Since then, there have been numerous other companies that have come out with a similar model this year with three or four willow leaf blade combinations.
Let's look at the many different blades types that are available and what the differences are for each type. There are Colorado blades, willow leaf blades, Indiana blades, and turtleback blades. The Colorado blade is a blade that is meant to be used in dingy to dirty colored water due to the fact that it gives off the most vibration of all the blades currently on the market. The Colorado blade comes in sizes 00 to 7, 7 being the biggest. Colorado blades are also available in numerous color variations, which allows for better bait customization. Next is the Indiana blade which is between a willow leaf and a Colorado blade. The Indiana blade gives off a little less vibration than the Colorado but it gives off a little more flash than the Colorado blade. The Indiana blades also come in sizes from 00 to 7 and they are also available in some colors. The willow leaf is next. It is one of the more popular blades currently on the market today and its shape resembles that of a baitfish. This blade gives off less vibration than any other blade, but it gives off the most flash than all the other blades. These blades are available in sizes from 3 to 7 and they are available in more colors than any of the others. Last is the turtleback blade. This blade appeared about two years ago and gives off a tremendous amount of flash and vibration. This blade has the shape of a turtleback and with its unique shape it has become popular with fishermen. The turtleback blade is available in sizes from 4 to 7 and only available in nickel and gold colors.
When fishing a spinnerbait, there are many different ways to fish them. There is a method called "slow rolling." This method can be done with baits ranging from ¼-oz to 2-oz baits. The bait is thrown out and allowed to sink, you would then turn the handle slow enough so that the blades on the bait barely turn. This gives the bait the look of a dying or wounded baitfish. Another method is when you throw out the bait and you reel the lure very fast to the point where the lure is making a wake on the surface of the water. You can even allow the lure to blow out of the water occasionally making it look like a baitfish is running away a predator and leaping out of the water. This method is typically called "burning" a spinnerbait. Another method is where you just reel at a normal speed and pump the rod. This method makes the skirt pulsate and allows the bait to come to life. While you are reeling if the lure gets hung up in the grass, just twitch the rod tip pulling the lure free, just don't pull to hard or the lure will move too fast. When the lure is pulled free from the cover, you have the opportunity to get a reaction strike from the fish. Spinnerbait trailers can be added for extra action and a different look and also don't forget about a trailer hook, but realize that these additions can change the action of the bait ever so subtle. Spinnerbaits can be fished on line from 10-lb to 25-lb depending on the cover that you are fishing around. There are some braids on the market that you should also give a try. The braids are thinner in diameter and they provide such sensitivity that you will be amazed at what you can feel. Fishing with a braid, you will know when your blades quit turning either from a fish or from weeds stopping the rotation of the blades.
Spinnerbaits have quite a bit of potential for many different situations and areas. There are many different sizes, shapes, wire material, color and blade combinations to choose from. Don't be afraid to use one and don't give up on them to early. You have to build as much confidence as possible in the baits that you are using. This means that you need to learn as much as possible about each of the baits you fish. The more you learn about their function and variations available, the better your confidence becomes. Your confidence will directly influence your ability to catch fish.
all baits provided by:
Hawg Caller Spinnerbaits and Soft Plastics
P.O. Box 100
Union, SC 29379
1-800-842-0582
www.hawgcaller.com
Horizon Lure Company
4715 Eugene Avenue
Douglas, AZ 85607
1-800-818-3026
www.horizonlures.com
Contact & Email Address information:
Brent Propst - BPr7531067@cs.com
Kit Worley - worley@place-2b.com
The product under review is a rod made by STAR RODS out of MIAMI FLORIDA .
The rod is a Nicklelite series model n11525c70 7`0``rated for 15-25 pound line and one half to two and one half ounce lures.The rod is constructed with graphite fiber on the outer layers impregnated with nickle , wrapped around a high modulus graphite core. The guides are fugi guides and reel seats.
The makers claim smooth power , crisp sensitivity and unequaled impact resistance. So what does all this mean to the laymen , I have caught eight snook and several large ten pound jack on this rod and yes she is a beauty. The rod handled the strong running jack and snook with ease. It turned the snooks head at the boat as I would have wanted it to. I had a snook rod made by the craftsman GEORGE DE BAY and it is every bit as sensitive and it casts just as far.
Fit and finish are of high quality and it better be at around one hundred and fifty dollars. The rod carries a five year warranty for the Niklelite series . On a scale of one to five I would give this rod a five on all around quality and feel. I will keep you informed on the durability as I use this product on my fishing expeditions.
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