Basic Spinnerbait Bass Fishing

Here are a few basics on how to fish a spinnerbait.
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[@cooperwaits5520]

Love your videos Gene. I stumbled across your how to spool a baitcaster video about 9 months ago and have watched you ever since. And I could say from experience that without some of your videos I wouldn't know what I'd be doing out on the water. Thank you

[@derrikwhite3421]

Flukemaster Just wanted to say thank you for all the tutorials. My buddies fish a lot and i decided to take it up on a more serious level within the last two months. I search for tutorials all over you tube and yours are the most informative. You lay it out so a beginner can still understand and grasp the concepts you are portraying. Thank you much!!!!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Derrik. That's the way I like them.

[@sethharkey7576]

First I just wanna say awesome video Gene, I'm going into high school and just starting to really get into serious fishing, I just wanted to say your videos have really helped me in learning everything I need to know about being a successful fisherman, I look forward to watching your videos for a long time!

[@88mikemoody]

Like I always say visit fluke master for all your fishing needs!! I find it refreshing that your videos are really about fishing tips and not a commercial for a certain product. Your no bs approach is appreciated Gene!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Michael. That is the reason I started making these videos in the first place. Something was missing from all the KZbin fishing videos and it was that nobody was really interested in teaching the skills needed to use their product. So I took the product hype out of it and just teach the skills with very limited product promotion.

[@niclikescakes]

Perfect casts every time

[@thomascavanaugh5458]

Heading to the lake tomorrow. I'll try it all!! Thanks for sharing your knowledge. Get back to ya and tell you how we do!!

[@brandonsor9949]

Thanks for all of the tips Gene! They are going to help me catch more bass with a spinnerbait. I actually caught my first spinnerbait fish yesterday. Great Vid!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Brandon. I really enjoy helping people.

[@DirtyRedBaits]

Great video as always, Gene. I've never been a fan of spinner baits until recently. I grew up fishing, but mostly from a bank. Your videos have most definitely made me a better fisherman and I enjoy learning from someone who's willing to teach the sport and not just sell the tricks.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man. I really appreciate it.

[@lureconceptsofvero7770]

A good Spinner Bait Basics video just what I was looking for to show to people who sometimes get in patient or antsy.As a Spinner Bait builder I will give this video a THUMBS UP!

[@triggernm]

Wow! I've been waiting for you to do a spinnerbait video since I started watching your videos a year or so ago! Its my absolute favorite lure. One thing I've noticed is that I never catch on a spinnerbait if my lure hits the water too hard. I fish a spinnerbait more than anything else but I have to say that I never even thought to put any sort of trailer other than a trailer hook on it. I'll certainly have to try that. Keep up the good work and thank you very much for all your help!

[@philnewby5942]

Man Gene, this is a video I really needed. Thanks a million. Your productions are getting better and better quality. I like the gear infographic at the end. Great job, keep em' coming!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Phil

[@Almosttwins24]

Thanks gene, your videos are so informational been catching a lot more fish watching them. Keep those lines tight

[@Flukemaster]

Joe Giannone Thanks Joe

[@reynoldsflip]

Thanks Gene! I am a fairly new subscriber to your channel but have already learned so much! Now if I can just talk my wife into letting me take the boat out a little more often. :)

[@trekker116]

Nice Video, way to hang in there for us... LOL, once you caught that fish looks like you were done, wrapping up and heading home.. Thanks Gene. Love the videos

[@clayshaw6890]

this video was very helpful to me.. i am just getting to fish my first high school bas tournament in the beginning of november and this helped out a lot... thank you.. and the video on fishing the lipless cranks really helped too!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Clay

[@jesussanchez-rx7zk]

thanks man this is very informative i had recently bought a few spinnerbaits but just got into bass fishing and this is really the only thing i really havent fished ever

[@natekarr]

Gene! Been watching ur videos for the past few days now. Told my friend about your tip on putting a fake to make your spinner bigger. He was 2 for 2 on first casts as we got to our spots tonight. Thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

Very cool Nate. Thanks for sharing that.

[@fishingminnesota6228]

Great channel. Watch a ton of your videos. They are going to make me a better fisherman. This one reminded me to pick up a couple spinnerbaits. You rock. Keep making videos.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man.

[@TheFisherman78]

Nice video, Gene. Spinner baits are very quickly becoming one of my favourite baits to use. cloudy, windy days or high muddy water, it seems you just can't beat one!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@EdalBrock]

Really love the channel Fluke! I am a crankbait only guy and I master the use of basically all of them. I like to fish the high weeds and shallow waters with the Hot n Tots and love it! However, I could pull 10 bass an hour with my cranks but as soon as I put a spinner on, I am clueless on how to fish them. Thanks for the help and I will be takin advantage of your advice and your channel in the future!

[@Flukemaster]

Very cool, Thanks

[@Alexvnder_Wood]

Always good information. Love the flair trick of spinners. Forgot my trailer hooks this morning but managed a few on the flair skirt of the spinner. Nothing like using the jig/spinner as a pitching bait towards reeds. Good times and tight lines!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@Alexvnder_Wood]

Always my man.

[@pullingmaster56]

I loved the "but the blades!" Part haha laughed so hard!! Great video love throwing spinnerbaits

[@thegoldenman54]

As always great video and thanks for the info. If I had to choose the best instructional bass fishing channel on youtube that I have found so far I'd choose this one

[@Flukemaster]

Thank you Noah

[@thegoldenman54]

no problem keep em coming

[@kevinpence3719]

Another good video! Been waiting on the spinner bait vid for a while. Thanks for putting these out!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Kevin. I'm trying to pump out as many as I can. I'm not going to quit any time soon.

[@rayrodkey4136]

Great video! I get a lot of information from your videos and usually if I have a question you have a video on it! I love your whole entire channel!

[@Flukemaster]

Thank you Ray

[@TheDogman1978]

Love the vids man, I have learned a lot considering I been fishing only a month

[@Flukemaster]

Cool JP. I'm glad I could help

[@charley10i70]

Awesome video! Spinner baits is what I have the most success on so far this year, but they've recently stopped chasing it and started going after jigs or worms. I'm gonna have to try that jig method! I never thought to do that, amazing idea!

[@Flukemaster]

That happens. I have a few lakes where a spinnerbait only works during short periods of the year and that's it.

[@bobharris8039]

You do a great job! Thanks for all the help and great videos.

[@andrewcason5205]

Your videos are great... i been really getting into bass fishing here the past few years and have been lookin for how toos and tips are by far the best.. watch them all the time.. my only suggestion is maybe mentioning the state you fishing in and time of year.

[@Flukemaster]

andrew cason If you need to know what time of year most of my videos are uploaded within two weeks of filming. Just look at the upload date. If I don't mention the state then I'm in Georgia.

[@armyrunner0927]

Don't know much about you, but your hat says you're awesome!!!! Sick'em Dawgs!! Great video too!!

[@Flukemaster]

jared mcloughlin Thanks Jared. Go Dawgs

[@fatgirlsfishing5702]

Gotta love that spinnerbait bite! Getting hammered!

[@ruifernandes1792]

Once again, great job Gene!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Rui

[@ruifernandes1792]

Wish you could come to Portugal and give me some fishing lessons. Best regards.

[@chaddd6739]

Awesome video! Thanks for the tips...I will be sure to try these out in my pond.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Chad

[@TheAMoutdoorsmen]

AWESOME video Gene! Always look forward to your vids!!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks man.

[@lam116bro]

I think the black Bass on this St. Mary's river in s.e. Georgia are gonna love that bait... stay tuned... thanks for the info!

[@Flukemaster]

Cool, Thanks for watching Jerry

[@troycoleman5044]

that changed my mind on spinner baits, I mostly use crankbaits but this gave me some ideas

[@Flukemaster]

Good luck

[@mattress2331]

You are doing a great thing Gene Keep it up Thanks

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Matt

[@fishingtheoutdoorz2960]

Hey I think u r really good at fishing and my favorite bait is the fluke as well and the paddle frog

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@fishingtheoutdoorz2960]

Ur welcome

[@RonMarotte]

I am impressed, so now I subscribed.

[@josemarban9013]

What do u think is the best lure to use in the summer like a hot sunny day

[@ephilos224]

I'm partial to the Terminator T-1 titanium Spinnerbaits, they are pretty strong and they keep their shape even after getting smashed by some big fish. Really wish Blue Fox still made the smaller sized spinner baits, with the centered eye, but terminator baits are pretty great, and last a long time

[@Shurmash]

Best spinner bait: beetle spin. You can add any lure you want. Caught a nice sized bass on one.

[@buttermilk_pie]

What rods do you recommend? I know if your second spinnerbait video and recommend a MH/M and a M. Is the M rod a modererate or fast action?

[@fmdking9786]

Thanks for the vid. When it comes to fishing I wish I could be as good as you

[@Flukemaster]

LOL. I'm not that good. I just like to talk like I am.

[@Rpc-tq1jt]

Great video we use green grub worms catches a lot os bass and crappie

[@Mooseheadtactical]

Nice video Gene, definitely going to try to drag my spinnerbaits too see what I can catch!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@strateflexin]

Gene, you're looking great brotha! Looking lean and mean! Keep up the awesome vids.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks

[@paul11072]

Great info Gene thanks . Ive just started with trailer hooks got the kvd ones at wal mart but the rubber tude is to big i got to find a better way to keep the hook from coming off any ideas.Its good to see you back on thanks for all that you do to help us .

[@Flukemaster]

Go to a hobby store and buy a short piece of fuel line for remote control cars. It should only cost a couple of bucks. Cut it into small pieces 1/8 inch. After you put the hook on stick the hook through the side of the piece of tube..... I can't believe I forgot to mention that in the video. I guess I need to do a companion video about spinnerbait tricks.

[@paul11072]

Thanks Gene and that would be nice i like spinner bait.

[@dongreene5120]

I don't understand your rig. Is that swim bait with a spinner? please explain exactly what you were using

[@Sgubby]

+don greene It's a swimbait trailer, just adds some extra movement at the end of the skirt

[@WSKY19]

Your mic wasn’t on, yes, but it was nice to hear the water hitting the boat and hear the wind. It was like I was there in the boat learning from the master. 👍

[@dskiles04]

So my local park is kinda iffy at best, does a spinner bait make a good search bait on the bank to open up with?

[@TiseParody]

I've seen so many different opinions on this, but what kind of hookset would you recommend. From the video it seems you like to sweep. Any reason you don't set hook relatively harder?

[@Flukemaster]

Because it is an open hook on a moving bait and a killer hook set isn't needed. The fish will do most of the setting for you.

[@HuskyKMA]

What weight spinnerbait do you prefer? I've been buying 3/8 oz but they just don't seem to stay down. Thinking of replacing them with 1/2 oz or larger spinnerbaits.

[@Flukemaster]

I mostly use 3/8 with small blades and 1/2 with larger ones.

[@justinroule3991]

Hey Gene, the spinnerbaits im using now are strike king kvd spinnerbaits that already have a trailer hook on them along with longer skirts to cover the trailer hook. The ones that don't come with a trailer hook, where I would add a trailer like a swimbait, would it be possible to add a trailer hook to it even with a swimbait on the back

[@davidshellhaas1730]

Great video Gene-thanks as always for the info

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks David

[@troystewart6000]

Do spinnerbaits naturally have a lot of drag? Because whenever I throw mine out I always seem to have a lot of drag and that Meeks me want to only slow roll it....any tips on that?

[@Flukemaster]

Get a crankbait with smaller blades. The big bladed ones are best for slow rolling.

[@stupidchannel1000]

What type of line do you prefer or usually use on your baitcasters.

[@quinnboxley5419]

Hi gene, I enjoy watching your fishing videos. I need help with something. Whenever i go to the lake or ponds with friends they always know when and what to throw and me i just get stuck on what to use. Is there any advide you can give about when and where to throw a jig, top water lures(frogs and spooks and buzzbaits) , crainkbaits , chatter baits and soft plastics. I would really aprreciate the help so i don't always have to ask what color or what brand is good or what to throw. Thank you for your time

[@Amay4242]

I know this is not about this video but what kind of hook would you recommend for a rage tail baby craw?

[@Flukemaster]

I fish them on shakyheads with 3/0 hooks. I also use them as a finesse jig trailer.

[@TackleJunky81]

GREAT vid Gene! Did you end up getting a new boat? Looks really nice!

[@Flukemaster]

Nope, JJ let me borrow his until mine is fixed or replaced.

[@Almosttwins24]

Hey gene do you use braid with a fluorocarbon leader at all?

[@Flukemaster]

Joe Giannone Yes

[@pnoyboiify]

@flukemaster how long until you change from grub with skirt or no skirt or change the blades?

[@Flukemaster]

pnoyboiify It's all a matter of confidence. So it just depends on how I feel really.

[@ib1306]

Do you use sinker with spinnerbait?

[@landonodellfishing2348]

Hey Gene in your hangout that got cut short you were talking about how bass will hold very tight to cover when the water muddies up. Say it's summer and they're out deep will they pull up shallow when the water gets muddy to be on that cover? I know they generally go shallow if it's a heavy rain with lots of runoff and they go to the new water. Thanks!

[@Flukemaster]

I don't think they would. There is always a population of bass that stay shallower all year long.

[@justinmorlock4281]

Why didn't you try to change the trailer or roll without a trailer? Just curious.

[@nolanabell703]

Great video!! Thanks for the tips!!

[@Flukemaster]

+Nolan Abell You're welcome Nolan

[@Fa-yl7hc]

What kind of plastic you use for spinner bait?

[@gregvarela5244]

Hey gene what Lb test do you recommend for spinnerbait fishing?

[@cadesmith5233]

loved this video!!! Very informative

[@Flukemaster]

+Cade Smith Thanks Cade

[@gammaren]

You sir can truly say that your channel will make you a better fishermen I have learn about half if not more of the things I know because of you.thanks you so much for your videos by the way that's an awesome shirt mind telling me what kind that is.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks. I really appreciate that. The shirt is a new model out by Columbia.

[@gabrielliss7877]

love keitechs!

[@stephenmyers3113]

great information thanks keep up the great work

[@fishonfish1]

In the spring time what fish would you expect around a mouth of a river opening to a lake? It is around 10 feet deep.One last thing what lure/live bait would you recommend?

[@Flukemaster]

That's a hard question to answer. You should be able to find bass and panfish in that area but without knowing what part of the world you live in there is no way of knowing what types of fish live in your waters.

[@fishonfish1]

Thanks and Northern Minnesota.Keep up the high quality videos!!!

[@dylanmccoy8530]

Would shad colored spinnerbaits still work in ponds that don't have shad?

[@Texan1048]

I disagree lol. My local ponds are a pita to catch bass in, but it's probably just me... there are so many snags I think a lot of times I mistake bites for snags. Doesn't help I always pull up weed funk every cast too.

[@carterman9741]

Great video Gene!!! 👍🏼

[@88BassAddict]

Oh...but the blades not spinning...lol...hilarious...love your videos

[@brunodeamicis6894]

You seem like a nice guy. Thanks for the tips.

[@robertrobertson3754]

hi I need a serious question answered I fish spinnerbaits a lot for bass but catch many pickerel on them big ones and thay bend the shit out off my spinner baits what size or thickness spinner bait do you need please answer thanks

[@russ_the_racecar2915]

ummmm I have never seen any types of different thickness but I would take a piece of steel and make ur own just take a skirt and throw it on the jig and go

[@semajo.9514]

Robert Robertson go to Walmart or a bait store and look for the one dollar spinnerbaits. The nice spinners have thin wire, but these one dollar ones have a thick wire. Up at my lake in Wisconsin, we have a crazy amount of northern pike. We'd always buy the one dollar ones and I still have them to this day. Hope this helps!(sorry I'm 8 months late)

[@Carp52597]

I like your videos. What rod is that? I've seen it in a few of your videos now and it looks like the action is just what I have been on the search for. Thanks.

[@TygerByte]

Thanks for sharing another great video. You're certainly correct, I've learned a lot just from watching your vids. Didn't realize you used an external mic with your vids until this video. Which mic do you use? I looking to improve the audio in my personal fishing vids. Thanks again and please keep sharing.

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks, Up until now I haven't had an external mic. But thanks to the popularity of my vids I'm finally able to afford a good one. I bought an Azden 105UPR. It was a little pricey but well worth the money. I've tried the cheep Sony one and it sounded like I was talking into a tunnel. This one is much better if I'd remember to flip all the switches and check the dang thing.

[@charlesoverton]

Is that a medium fiberglass rod.

[@imaGBstarZachFergy]

What size spinnerbait would you recommend for a small pond? I've heard 3/8 oz is good for ponds but it seems a little big?

[@Flukemaster]

That would be fine.

[@skylaralmgren8521]

What are the specs on that rod your using? brand action length? also are spinners good for pike and smallies aswell or mainly largemouth? Flukemaster

[@Flukemaster]

It's at the end of the video and yes they are good for smallmouth and I'm sure you will catch some pike on them.

[@justindwight5818]

most of the time we fish without a trailer and we went to a little creek and we were catching little ones off sinkos so i switched to spinner bait and on my first cast right next to the sure hooked a 5 pounder then my dad caught a 6 pounder

[@rickdemeritt124]

Some really good tips thsnks

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Rick

[@TheWingBlaster]

I have a 7ft medium fast action rod do you think it is fine for lighter spinnerbaits? I run a 7-1-1 pro qualifier on the rod also

[@Flukemaster]

TheWingBlaster I should be fine.

[@TheWingBlaster]

Thanks

[@auslee100]

I was throwing the " wake " method the other day for large mouth that were feeding on a school of bait and the 1 fish I caught absolutely exploded on it. Jump 2-3 feet out of the water!

[@drewolm]

Good video, thanks for the gear list.

[@andrewbailey2626]

Flukemaster was wanting to know if maybe you could do a video of your boat on how you set up your go pros and what not. I didn't see any so i thought I asked see if you would

[@Flukemaster]

I will when I get another boat. The one in this video is a loaner while mine gets fixed or replaced.

[@Jwomack2008]

Another great video. Any tips on trick worms. Found one and a fluke ( go figure) in a hybrid bass stomach and figured I'd try them. If it helps the trick worm was bubblegum and the fluke was I think green pumpkin. Thanks

[@Flukemaster]

Trick worms a very versatile. They can be fished on every rig. But in this instance you can fish it just like a fluke. Do a search on my channel for fluke and you'll see the videos about it.

[@DewDrinker87]

Read a lot of good things about the Booyah Pond Magic. Any experience using it?

[@lorb10]

You said one of your favorite search baits is a square bill.. Is it ok to fish it without making contact?

[@Flukemaster]

Yes. You just have to have an erratic retrieve.

[@camdizzel06]

I have one of the micro magic rods with a pro qualifier reel and I absolutely love it. Have you had any experience with the new duckett ghost rods? I am looking into getting another duckett pole for throwing texas rigs and am not sure which pole to get. Any advice? Thanks for all the great videos, you have taught me more than you can imagine.

[@Flukemaster]

I just got two Ghost rods to try out. I took them out today and they feel awesome. They fell worth a lot more than 100 dollars. Get the a 7' med hvy rod for texas rigs.

[@anthonyerrico8602]

great video, as usual!

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Anthony

[@MartinJ9610]

Love the vids as always. U mentioned your boat broke. Care to elaborate what happened so your fellow fishermen can possibly avoid similar mishaps?

[@Flukemaster]

It really wasn't anything I could have avoided. It was a structural issue the kept popping up. I had to have some major welding done to it every other year and finally it started cracking in places that couldn't be welded. I guess I fish to much for the boat. It sucks because I really loved that boat. I had it set up exactly the way I like.

[@spawnstarr8573]

Good tutorial... love your vids!!! Watch em all and learn a lot...had a nice size one on today but lost it...didn't really feel the bite then all of a sudden I was reeling her in and she threw my hook...any advice?

[@Flukemaster]

Pay close attention to the vibration of the lure. Sometimes when you don't feel anything it means that the fish has it and is coming at you. It just takes time on the water to understand the different types of bites and what to do when you feel or don't feel anything. Keep at it.

[@mr1wildchildcaribbeanangle536]

witch Keitech is that? a Swing Impact or a Swing Impact FAT ? adn what size ? ( im interested in geting them but im not shre what size. thankx. Very informative video (y)

[@Flukemaster]

I think it was the Swing Impact

[@basskickersfishing8611]

hey man, what mic do you use for your go pro?

[@robertbrennan7799]

Great video got urself another subscriber

[@Flukemaster]

Thanks Robert

[@charlesoverton]

Is that filicarbin 17 lb. Test.