Spinnerbait brand recommendation?

[IAFrogger]

Wanting to pick up a couple spinnerbaits for spring. I don't fish a spinnerbait a lot, but want to get a couple quality ones that will hold up. Not overly concerned with price within reason.... what do you hardcore spinnerbait users recommend from your experience.

Are terminators good?... any other brand recommendations? I am planning on primarily fishing them near the top or in shallow water....

[bluebasser86]

Not a real big fan of Terminators but I've had a lot of luck with Booyah and Strike King. Both are fairly priced and pretty durable. War Eagles are my favorites but the thin wire doesn't always hold up great.

[carolina-rig-01]

My favorites are War Eagles for casting to open water and Stan Sloan spinnerbaits for pitching to cover. I haven't had any issues with the wire breaking on War Eagle spinnerbaits and I have several of them that have caught a ton of fish, however I have heard of the wire breaking on them for some people. The Stan Sloan spinnerbaits seem to come through brush and other cover better than any other spinnerbait I have used. Like bluebasser said, Booyah and Strike King both make a pretty good spinnerbait as well.

[bamabassman]

BOOYAH!!!!! lol. i don't go for a certain "brand" name spinner. strike king, booyah, war chickens (never will buy those for reasons well known,hahaha). ihave so many now i don't think i will need a psinner for a LONG time. hand made spinners ar the best in my opion. oyu know what it's made of and by whom.

[BigBassin144]

I'm by no means a hardcore spinnerbait fisherman, but Strike King is usually by brand of choice. The Premier Plus series specifically.

BB

[kennethdaysale]

Originally Posted by IAFrogger

Wanting to pick up a couple spinnerbaits for spring. I don't fish a spinnerbait a lot, but want to get a couple quality ones that will hold up. Not overly concerned with price within reason.... what do you hardcore spinnerbait users recommend from your experience.

Are terminators good?... any other brand recommendations? I am planning on primarily fishing them near the top or in shallow water....

I've used the terminator Titanium with good results but have had a few snap. I normally buy home made.

[Tavery5]

I don't use allot of spinnerbaits anymore but when I did, I liked the Stanley Wedge Plus, the Terminator Ti. and War Eagle.

[bassboogieman]

Termintors (T1) are my choice, I do change out those crappy skirts though and put a coat of epoxy on the heads to help reduce the paint chipping. I've not had one snap, and they always run true. Their blades are unique among spinnerbaits and I do think they are the best.

[skeeter1804]

War Eagle is my number one choice in spinnerbaits.

[MallenManson]

Besides my own, I've only used Dixie Dancers, and that wasn't for all that long.
I did like em though

[keithdog]

The spinnerbait is a go to lure for me. I did use the Terminator spinnerbaits with the titanium wire for many years and caught a ton of fish on them. Tended to loose spinner blades on those for some reason though. I've never owned a War Eagle so can't say much about those other than lots of guys swear by them. I'm going to try one out this year. My favorite commercial spinnerbait now days is the Strike King KVD models. The 3/8 oz. willow/colorado tandem blade version is a fantastic spinnerbait that holds up very well and runs true right out of the package. I like the magic tail skirts that come with them too! The last several years I've been making my own and this past year I upgraded my spinnerbaits. I can custom make mine according to my needs which is a real plus!

[MallenManson]

Originally Posted by keithdog

The spinnerbait is a go to lure for me. I did use the Terminator spinnerbaits with the titanium wire for many years and caught a ton of fish on them. Tended to loose spinner blades on those for some reason though. I've never owned a War Eagle so can't say much about those other than lots of guys swear by them. I'm going to try one out this year. My favorite commercial spinnerbait now days is the Strike King KVD models. The 3/8 oz. willow/colorado tandem blade version is a fantastic spinnerbait that holds up very well and runs true right out of the package. I like the magic tail skirts that come with them too! The last several years I've been making my own and this past year I upgraded my spinnerbaits. I can custom make mine according to my needs which is a real plus!

Picked up 100 Ball Bearing Swivels on Ebay today for 28 bucks delivered
I've had issues in the past with blades falling off while the fish was out of water.
Going to switch to different heads. Thinkin it's an issue with the wire.
One other possible fix will be eliminating the snap ring at the head wire end. Could be a tad tricky though. Have to have the swivel on the wire before I make the bend I suppose

[keithdog]

Originally Posted by MallenManson

Picked up 100 Ball Bearing Swivels on Ebay today for 28 bucks delivered
I've had issues in the past with blades falling off while the fish was out of water.
Going to switch to different heads. Thinkin it's an issue with the wire.
One other possible fix will be eliminating the snap ring at the head wire end. Could be a tad tricky though. Have to have the swivel on the wire before I make the bend I suppose

If you end up making one without the snap ring, take a picture of it and post it so I can see how it looks. So far I've not lost any blades while using my own spinnerbaits. Only when using Terminators. I don't think the titanium wire end loop stays closed tight enough. Thats the only reason I can think of for the blade flying off. Thats a steal on those swivels!!!

[Bubba_Bruiser]

I'm not an Auburn fan, but I will scream "War Eagle" for the most part throwing a spinner bait. My favorite has to be the gold series with tandem willow gold blades and white/gold skirt.

[MallenManson]

Originally Posted by keithdog

If you end up making one without the snap ring, take a picture of it and post it so I can see how it looks. So far I've not lost any blades while using my own spinnerbaits. Only when using Terminators. I don't think the titanium wire end loop stays closed tight enough. Thats the only reason I can think of for the blade flying off. Thats a steal on those swivels!!!

Will do!
I've ordered from the guy on Ebay before. He's got #2 and #3s for sale

[james86]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

BOOYAH!!!!! lol. i don't go for a certain "brand" name spinner. strike king, booyah, war chickens (never will buy those for reasons well known,hahaha). ihave so many now i don't think i will need a psinner for a LONG time. hand made spinners ar the best in my opion. oyu know what it's made of and by whom.

I was hesitant to try that brand too bama. But I bought about a dozen of their flipping jigs and I must say they're the best jigs I've ever used. But anyway. ROLL TIDE

[bamabassman]

if those were the BEST jigs james...........oyu ain't used a CABIN FEVER or a THUNDERSTRUCK jig my friend. ask bigbassin144 and c-rig if they got any left. lol.


and ROLLLLLLLL TIDE ROLL BUDDY!

[james86]

Originally Posted by bamabassman

if those were the BEST jigs james...........oyu ain't used a CABIN FEVER or a THUNDERSTRUCK jig my friend. ask bigbassin144 and c-rig if they got any left. lol.


and ROLLLLLLLL TIDE ROLL BUDDY!

You're right I haven't. I wanted to pick some up when they were selling them last time but I never got around to it. I really liked the design, especially the recessed line tie.