How Do You Fish A Ben Parker Magnum Spoon?

What is a jigging spoon?

Jigging spoons are not search lures but are “location specific”. That is, you first locate the bass with your electronics, put your boat on top of them, then drop the spoon right into the middle of them. A jigging spoon is generally considered as “deep water” lures when it comes to fishing spoons for bass.

What is a Shad spoon?

Reliable and durable, the Marathon® Shad Spoon is a time-tested spoon that’s sure to help you catch more fish. The spoons are fast-acting with a realistic motion and flashy metal surface – making them great for trolling or casting.

What is a flutter jig?

Lunkerhunt Flutter Jigs are designed for offshore, near shore, and inshore fishing. They are effective when fished from boat, kayak, reefs, piers, and wharfs. The Flutter Jig has a unique UV coating that helps fish visibly find the lure in a wide range of water conditions.

Do walleye bite spoons?

“To me, time of day and population density of walleyes trump weather when spoon fishing for walleye,” he says. “Fronts can slow a bite, sure.During prime time I use a bigger spoon with a bigger hook to attract more fish and keep them around. “I go with a plain spoon with no rattle during midday.

What spoon does Chris Zaldain use?

Daiwa flutter spoon
Zaldain is swinging an 8-inch, 2.5-ounce Daiwa flutter spoon, which he’s used over the past few seasons. This photo was taken earlier this season at Lake Guntersville, where the spoon helped him to a 5th-place finish. The spoon is just the trick for bass feeding on 6-inch alewives.

What is a dropshot rig?

A drop shot rig consists of line tied to a hook with a trailing leader that comes to an end with a weight so that the weight is at the bottom and the hook and bait are above it.

Do bass bite on spoons?

Jigging Spoons For Bass
Jigging spoons and their intense flash are great for lethargic bass.Using your electronics to get on top of a school of fish will help you catch them, as all you need to do from there is drop a spoon like the J&S Custom Jigs Spoon down on light line and give it a few simple twitches.

What kind of fish do you catch with spoons?

Spoons work best for larger fish species such as northern pike, largemouth bass, muskies, walleye, salmon and trout. The action of the spoon is based on its shape and thickness. A long spoon will display a wider side to side wobble than a shorter spoon.

How do you fish with a slab spoon?

Hold your rod high at the end of the cast and reel very fast as the slab spoon lure hits the water. As the slab spoon skips on the surface, fish will strike the lure. Don’t set the hook until you feel the fish. If a fish misses your slab spoon, stop and let the lure sink 2-3 feet!

Do you put bait on a jigging spoon?

In cases of slow action on the part of the fish, tip the jigging spoon with minnows, grubs or worms to make it more attractive. The flash of the spoon attracts the attention of the fish and the scent of the bait is just too much for it to resist. Most of the time anglers prefer the silver color lures.

Do you use a swivel with a spoon?

Normally, a spoon should be fluttering through the water, not spinning, so a swivel should not be needed. However, if you’re retrieving too fast, or the current is very strong, then your spoon may start spinning, thus spinning your line, and increasing the chance you’ll get knots and tangles.

Do you bait a spoon lure?

Once you cast the spoon, your natural instinct will be to reel it in. Instead, let the bait drop down into the water. Once you think the spoon has sunk to the depth of the target fish, reel it back in.

Do you use a leader with a spoon?

Spoons run better (more action) on lighter leaders like 15-20lb, but 30lb isn’t too heavy either. Most of my reels have have a 25′ leader at the beginning of the season. I like to attach the leader to the mainline with a 50lb or 80lb Spro swivel.

What color spinnerbait should I use?

A black and blue soft plastic is ideal; a white and chartreuse Glow Blade spinnerbait will also produce. For hard baits, bright chartreuse, green, or dark, solid-colored lures will perform well. Rule 3: Local baitfish and native forage patterns are go-to colors.

How fast should I reel in a spinnerbait?

Spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, swimming jigs, topwaters and most other baits are best served with a medium speed reel. When I’m spinnerbaiting, for example, 5:1 is just too slow for anything but slow-rolling, and 7:1 is too fast — you have to slow down just to keep your bait in the water. A medium gear ratio is just right.

What do you catch shad with?

Shad darts are a longtime go-to for these fish. Traditional color patterns include red and white, but other bright-colored dart-style lures will catch shad. There are a good number of small spoons, simple spinners and crappie-style weighted jig heads with bright twisty-tails that will account for lots of hooked shad.

How does a spinnerbait work?

Spinnerbaits attract predatory fish primarily by activating a special sense organ called the lateral line system through the spinning blade. The Lateral line system enables fish to “touch” and ‘feel’ objects at a distance.