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"Fish'n Ledges With My Secret Weapon"
Written By: Timothy Mason June 2006 www.tennesseebassguides.com Introduction Fishing big spinner baits on points, ledges and humps isn't a big secret, but it's a technique that very few bass fishermen use. I think it boils down to knowledge or maybe "lack of knowledge" on what to use. My goal by writing this article is to give you some tips that will help you understand what works for me and give you some new ammunition to use on your next trip to the lake. There is a ton of factors associated with fishing ledges correctly with a spinner bait such as: (1) The Spinner Bait Itself (2) Correct Blades (3) The Right Rod (4) Reel Ratio (5) Line Size (6) Bait Colors for Barkley and Kentucky Lake. My Choice In Spinner Baits?![]() ![]() Let's talk about spinner bait colors, rods, reels and line sizes. My favorite colors on Barkley and Kentucky Lakes are Threadfin Shad, Blue Herring, Blue Shad, Baby Bass, Bleeding Minnow, Chartreuse with blue/back, Citrus Shad, Chartreuse/White, Green Sunfish and Tennessee Shad. My favorite spinner bait rod hands down is the All Pro 7 foot medium heavy. This is the most sensitive rod that I have ever used. www.allprorods.com . I also use a 7 inch Prowler Paddle Tail Worm as a trailer on my spinner baits. www.prowlerlure.com Line sizes vary from 10 to 15 pound test and I always use the P-Line CXX Low-Vis green. Reel gear ratio also varies from 4.3.1 to 5.5.1 to 6.3.1. Reel speed almost entirely is dependent upon water clarity and vibration of the spinner bait. On Barkley and Kentucky Lakes I love to "Slow Roll" a Secret Weapon. This technique can be very effective when used correctly! When slow rolling you must be feeling the thump or vibration of the blades. This is why using a All Pro APX is so important. I like using this technique when the water temperature is below 60 degrees or when crawling the spinner bait near or on the bottom. It's also very effective when using a Colorado blade at night or fishing for suspended fish. For those just learning to slow roll spinner baits it's much better to start with a 4.3.1 or a 5.5.1 gear ratio reel. By doing this it will allow you to feel the thump and vibration with a single Colorado blade. Slow Rollin tends to keep the bait in contact with cover provided your not over real deep water. I look at 5 to 15 feet as the perfect depth to slow roll. Whether your slow rollin or fishing the Secret Weapon on a fast retrieve twitch the rod occasionally to change the lure speed- ![]() It doesn't matter if your a tournament angler or an occasional week end fisherman. When your on the water you want something tugging on the end of your line. Secret Weapon Spinner Baits will give you an edge to make that happen. These baits are available all across the country in sporting good stores and bait shops. Pick one up I know you will be as impressed as I am. Always take a friend and kids fishing. Be safe, snatch hard and God Bless. You can contact me through www.tennesesseebassguides.com |
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I will try a few.
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spinnerbaits rock!
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Yes secret weapon lures are excellent baits. They really do allow you to fish any color that you want with the blades that can be changed in seconds. Feel free to PM me if you have questions on these baits.
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