Line for Spinnerbaits

BigBassin144 · 03-20-08, 05:22 PM

I was throwing a spinnerbait today and noticed I could barely feel the blades moving even if I was reeling fast. I thought this was because of choppy surface conditions, but I'm not sure. I also thought i could have been the line. Last summer I used braid, and today I was using fluoro.

What line should I use for spinnerbaits?

BB

zooker · 03-20-08, 05:26 PM

mono you want the extra stretch it provides.. when setting the hook with floro it tends to tear big holes in the fishes mouth which makes it easier for the fish to shake the hook..

zooker

carolina-rig-01 · 03-20-08, 05:27 PM

my guess would be, it isn't the line since you are using flourocarbon. i use mono for spinnerbaits and flourocarbon is more sensative than mono. could be the blade size, the wire the spinnerbait is made out of, the choppy water, the rod, or any combination of these things. just my guess though and i am not a spinnerbait expert.

BigBassin144 · 03-20-08, 05:35 PM

Thanks guys. To be a little more specific I was using P-Line Fluorocarbon on a BPS Pro Qualifier rod. The spinnerbait was a BOOYAH Super Shad (the one with four blades). The reason I was wondering was because I was trying to Slow Roll it, but could barely even feel the blades if I burned it. I do think it was the choppy surface condition. This can effect the sensitivity, right?

BB

lunker-lander · 03-20-08, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

mono you want the extra stretch it provides.. when setting the hook with floro it tends to tear big holes in the fishes mouth which makes it easier for the fish to shake the hook..

zooker

Spot-on target! 12-14 lb mono for me.

-Lunk-

lunker-lander · 03-20-08, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBassin144

Thanks guys. To be a little more specific I was using P-Line Fluorocarbon on a BPS Pro Qualifier rod. The spinnerbait was a BOOYAH Super Shad (the one with four blades). The reason I was wondering was because I was trying to Slow Roll it, but could barely even feel the blades if I burned it. I do think it was the choppy surface condition. This can effect the sensitivity, right?

BB

Try a St.Croix, you'll think these things are a God Send!

-Lunk-

carolina-rig-01 · 03-20-08, 05:47 PM

chances are it is the spinnerbait! that spinnerbait has small willow leaf blades right? you probably won't feel them, at least not much.

basstech · 03-20-08, 05:51 PM

I've got a couple of those four bladed willow leaf spinnerbaits. I can't feel them very well and i think it has more to do with the four blades in a line up the spinnerbait arm. I think because of that design that the blades kind of reduce the vibration kind of like use a phase inversion to cancel out noise signals in electronics. I use the p-line cx premium in 15 to 20 for spinnerbaits. Need a little stretch in the line but also memory will deaden the baits even on steady motion baits. Cx seems to loose it's memory quicker than any other line i've used in a long time. You might try that as well as using a st. croix. They are a great rod for the money.

Rebbasser · 03-20-08, 06:10 PM

I'm with C-rig. You really don't feel small willowleaf blades turning.

keithdog · 03-20-08, 07:22 PM

I have to agree with Reb and Carolina. I have two Proqualifier rods and they are plenty sensitive. I can feel my spinnerbaits just fine with those two rods provided the spinnerbait gives off enough vibration.

BassAddict · 03-20-08, 09:47 PM

I agree... the small willow blades will be hard to feel. Put an Indiana blade on there and it will thump more. I use 15-20 lb Berkley Big Game for blades.

Patrick Krueger, Jr. · 03-21-08, 08:26 AM

I have one of those Booyah Super Shads and you can't feel them like you would any other spinnerbait. I haven't been bit on it either. They look awesome though, and I still haven't used it on Lake Michigan with the clear water and tons of balls of baitfish. Tie on any other spinnerbait, on the same set-up, even a single willow leaf one and you'll see the difference.

I agree with the other guys, though, 12lb.-14lb. mono is the way to go.

toneyoutdoors.com · 03-24-08, 05:40 PM

I usally use around 15-17lb mono on my spinnerbaits. If im going to slow roll a spinnerbait i will use one with colorado blades on it. You will feel them thumpin.

Bob Smith · 03-24-08, 06:12 PM

If the you have four willow leaf blades as suggested, then that alone would be hard to feel. I have to also agree with Zooker on this one.. I try to throw my blades on mono so I don't over react to a subtle bite, the braid or flouro will snatch it away from the bass. I usually use 15 to 17# mono.

zooker · 03-24-08, 07:02 PM

i have never yet had a suttle bite on a spinnerbait.. either they mash it or they don't..

zooker

lizardsrule · 03-24-08, 07:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zooker

i have never yet had a suttle bite on a spinnerbait.. either they mash it or they don't..

zooker

EXACTLY!!!!!!!! That's one of the reasons I use braid. I have not torn a fishes mouth that has thrown a spinnerbait that I can ever remember. You just can't beat braid for sensitivity period. I use a 6'6" MH or a 7'MH rod along with this line, and "I CAN FEEL THE BLADES", and every tree, or weed, or rock. I don't use a huge hookset, as it's not needed. Sorry but as usual I will agree to disagree on this one.

Braid/Lizards

fishwrench · 03-31-08, 11:33 PM

Ripping mouths with Fluoro? I doubt it. I've been fishing Fluoro almost exclusively, and it has stretch - plenty of stretch. It doesn't stretch as much as mono, but it still has plenty of give. It's a great alternative for fishermen like myself that couldn't get used to the no-stretch quality of braid. Don't get me wrong - I like braid, I just can't get the feel for it. So, fluoro it is. It holds up better than mono, and still has a little give.

Give me 12lb fluoro (not that Vanish crud though), a 6'6" MH Fishwrench Field Commander rod, and an Abu Garcia Revo; I'll whoop 'em up with spinnerbaits all day. Will I feel the spinnerbait? Absolutely...unless it has four Colorado blades; you're not going to feel that.

zooker · 04-01-08, 06:45 PM

lizard
as your are still fishing the thickest gnarl on the planet with a mh rod. my question is when are YOU going to step up to a better stick than that mh st crow??

i fish less gnarl and use a heavy action rod. both a 6'3'' and a 7 foot heavy action rod. now if i was fishing that gnarl you do i would up my line to 20 pound mono.as it is i am happy with using 12 pound mono.

zooker

WTL · 04-01-08, 10:39 PM

I like braid cause I want to feel every little bit of that thump that the blades make...so that I know when either I've picked up some garbage on the blades or I can feel a miss. Plus the powerpro lasts longer than mono and I can use a stronger pound test. Zook is an artist with the blade so if mono works with him, great, but I need to cheat in such ways.

zooker · 04-02-08, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by WTL

Zook is an artist with the blade so if mono works with him, great, but I need to cheat in such ways.

brotha love done got me all a blushin now

zooker

03-20-08, 05:22 PM	#1
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Line for Spinnerbaits I was throwing a spinnerbait today and noticed I could barely feel the blades moving even if I was reeling fast. I thought this was because of choppy surface conditions, but I'm not sure. I also thought i could have been the line. Last summer I used braid, and today I was using fluoro. What line should I use for spinnerbaits? BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-20-08, 05:26 PM	#2
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	mono you want the extra stretch it provides.. when setting the hook with floro it tends to tear big holes in the fishes mouth which makes it easier for the fish to shake the hook.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-20-08, 05:27 PM	#3
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	my guess would be, it isn't the line since you are using flourocarbon. i use mono for spinnerbaits and flourocarbon is more sensative than mono. could be the blade size, the wire the spinnerbait is made out of, the choppy water, the rod, or any combination of these things. just my guess though and i am not a spinnerbait expert. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

03-20-08, 05:35 PM	#4
BigBassin144 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 9,463	Thanks guys. To be a little more specific I was using P-Line Fluorocarbon on a BPS Pro Qualifier rod. The spinnerbait was a BOOYAH Super Shad (the one with four blades). The reason I was wondering was because I was trying to Slow Roll it, but could barely even feel the blades if I burned it. I do think it was the choppy surface condition. This can effect the sensitivity, right? BB __________________ As of June 14, 2014 the members of the BF.com forum have moved to basschat.yuku.com!

03-20-08, 05:47 PM	#7
carolina-rig-01 BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Webb City, MO Posts: 6,387	chances are it is the spinnerbait! that spinnerbait has small willow leaf blades right? you probably won't feel them, at least not much. __________________ You only live once. But if you do it right, once is enough.

03-20-08, 05:51 PM	#8
basstech BassFishin.Com Active Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Rockford, Ill Posts: 489	I've got a couple of those four bladed willow leaf spinnerbaits. I can't feel them very well and i think it has more to do with the four blades in a line up the spinnerbait arm. I think because of that design that the blades kind of reduce the vibration kind of like use a phase inversion to cancel out noise signals in electronics. I use the p-line cx premium in 15 to 20 for spinnerbaits. Need a little stretch in the line but also memory will deaden the baits even on steady motion baits. Cx seems to loose it's memory quicker than any other line i've used in a long time. You might try that as well as using a st. croix. They are a great rod for the money. __________________ The words just won't come to me!:confused:

03-20-08, 06:10 PM	#9
Rebbasser BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 10,141	I'm with C-rig. You really don't feel small willowleaf blades turning. __________________ It's happened to the best of them: John 21:3

03-20-08, 07:22 PM	#10
keithdog BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: IN Posts: 8,308	I have to agree with Reb and Carolina. I have two Proqualifier rods and they are plenty sensitive. I can feel my spinnerbaits just fine with those two rods provided the spinnerbait gives off enough vibration.

03-20-08, 09:47 PM	#11
BassAddict BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 805	I agree... the small willow blades will be hard to feel. Put an Indiana blade on there and it will thump more. I use 15-20 lb Berkley Big Game for blades. __________________ Eric

03-21-08, 08:26 AM	#12
Patrick Krueger, Jr. BassFishin.Com Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kenosha, WI Posts: 567	I have one of those Booyah Super Shads and you can't feel them like you would any other spinnerbait. I haven't been bit on it either. They look awesome though, and I still haven't used it on Lake Michigan with the clear water and tons of balls of baitfish. Tie on any other spinnerbait, on the same set-up, even a single willow leaf one and you'll see the difference. I agree with the other guys, though, 12lb.-14lb. mono is the way to go. __________________ The charm of fishing is that it is the pursuit of what is elusive but attainable, a perpetual series of occasions for hope. - John Buchan

03-24-08, 05:40 PM	#13
toneyoutdoors.com BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Shelby,NC Posts: 72	I usally use around 15-17lb mono on my spinnerbaits. If im going to slow roll a spinnerbait i will use one with colorado blades on it. You will feel them thumpin. __________________ ProStaff for CB's Hawg Sacue Owner of toneyoutdoors.com

03-24-08, 06:12 PM	#14
Bob Smith BassFishin.Com Super Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Cartersville, Georgia Posts: 1,472	If the you have four willow leaf blades as suggested, then that alone would be hard to feel. I have to also agree with Zooker on this one.. I try to throw my blades on mono so I don't over react to a subtle bite, the braid or flouro will snatch it away from the bass. I usually use 15 to 17# mono. __________________ Bob Smith a.k.a. "Porko" (vintage Strike King variety!)

03-24-08, 07:02 PM	#15
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	i have never yet had a suttle bite on a spinnerbait.. either they mash it or they don't.. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

03-31-08, 11:33 PM	#17
fishwrench BassFishin.Com Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 7	Ripping mouths with Fluoro? I doubt it. I've been fishing Fluoro almost exclusively, and it has stretch - plenty of stretch. It doesn't stretch as much as mono, but it still has plenty of give. It's a great alternative for fishermen like myself that couldn't get used to the no-stretch quality of braid. Don't get me wrong - I like braid, I just can't get the feel for it. So, fluoro it is. It holds up better than mono, and still has a little give. Give me 12lb fluoro (not that Vanish crud though), a 6'6" MH Fishwrench Field Commander rod, and an Abu Garcia Revo; I'll whoop 'em up with spinnerbaits all day. Will I feel the spinnerbait? Absolutely...unless it has four Colorado blades; you're not going to feel that. __________________ Fishwrench.com Tightening the nut on bass

04-01-08, 06:45 PM	#18
zooker BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: denton nc Posts: 13,441	lizard as your are still fishing the thickest gnarl on the planet with a mh rod. my question is when are YOU going to step up to a better stick than that mh st crow?? i fish less gnarl and use a heavy action rod. both a 6'3'' and a 7 foot heavy action rod. now if i was fishing that gnarl you do i would up my line to 20 pound mono.as it is i am happy with using 12 pound mono. zooker __________________ the godfather.. aml in remission since 7-20-09

04-01-08, 10:39 PM	#19
WTL BassFishin.Com Premier Elite Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Huntsville, Al Posts: 7,466	I like braid cause I want to feel every little bit of that thump that the blades make...so that I know when either I've picked up some garbage on the blades or I can feel a miss. Plus the powerpro lasts longer than mono and I can use a stronger pound test. Zook is an artist with the blade so if mono works with him, great, but I need to cheat in such ways. __________________ Selling live waterdogs for less since 2005.

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