HOW TO FISH a Jig Spinner (BEETLE SPIN)

In this video, I decide to shift gears and do a how to video featuring one of my most trusted lures: the jig spinner, perhaps most commonly known as a beetle spin. These lures, most often used in the smaller sizes, are very inexpensive and popular, because they are highly effective at drawing strikes and are easy to fish.
These baits are effectively a downsized spinnerbait and are a great way to try out a spinnerbait if you are intimidated by using full size ones. These lures have many of the same benefits of spinnerbaits, such as a snag-resistant design and the ability to cover water relatively quickly in search of active fish. You can also change your presentation with a jig spinner very easily with the clip, which allows you to attach different jig hooks and different plastics or other baits without having to re-tie. This can save you precious time on the water.
A wide range of different species will strike these lures and they can be effective in a variety of environments, from murky ponds to clear rivers.
While their simplicity and ease of use may lead some anglers to categorize these baits as only for beginners or children, seasoned anglers know that a basic lure like the jig spinner should always have a place in the tackle box. It's one of my go to lures when I don't know what to expect and just want to catch a fish.
"Exploration is the most natural thing you can do."
#bassfishing #spinnerbait #lurefishing #howto
Gear used by me in this video:
SPINNING ROD (6'6", Medium): www.basspro.co...
SPINNING REEL (S30GO): kastking.com/c...
Johnson Beetle Spin (Black Yellow Stripe Red Belly): www.basspro.co...
BPS (Cabela's) Jig Spinners: www.basspro.co...
Z-Man Slim Swimz (2.5 inch, Green Pumpkin): www.zmanfishin...
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LURE STORE: www.etsy.com/s...

[@eabaskervill]

Highly underrated bait. You know I love my jig spinner with a white grub. Might have to throw it tomorrow.👍

[@robbrayder7532]

It so Versatile too

[@atoadigi]

New subscriber, thank you for this video!!!! I'm going to have to try using those z-man swim baits on the beetle spin. I've always had good luck with them just as a swim bait but never thought to use them on a beetle spin. I was watching another channel recently and the guy was using the Bobby Garland baby shads on the beetle spin and was catching huge slab crappie with it.

[@crosscountrybankangler]

Thanks for subscribing !!😎 The Baby Shad is a great bait for a beetle spin, I have caught bass pushing 3 lb with that combination. A great advantage of the beetle spin system is being able to switch up your bait on the fly. Swimbaits, curly tail grubs, creature baits...lots of different possibilities.

[@jakeowens1770]

Why does my beetle spin swim sideways or upsidedown?

[@crosscountrybankangler]

@@jakeowens1770 hmm… well make sure to tie your line directly to the lure. Don’t use a snap or snap swivel

[@4rubios]

Hello, Are jig Spinners mainly for bass ? Will they work for lake trout?

[@crosscountrybankangler]

Jig spinners can work for almost any species of predatory fish. I don't have lake trout in my area though, so I have never caught one.

[@4rubios]

Ok , thank you!

[@fortnite.burger]

They work amazing for bass, since i started using a jig spinner I've been getting bites almost every cast.

[@poguemahone6152]

Sorry, but if there’s nothing to say that hasn’t already been said, why a 25 minute video?

[@crosscountrybankangler]

Because some people might need to hear it more than once

[@dukecook7469]

More fishing less talking

[@crosscountrybankangler]

@@dukecook7469 it’s not that hard to skip ahead to the fishing if you don’t want to learn anything

[@Michael-ep7lx]

Pigs don't sweat.

[@sockgoblinamazingwtf6511]

Those and chatter baits are my 2 favorite lures for bass, but white swimbait/grub trailer works best for me

[@crosscountrybankangler]

All depends on what forage you’re imitating. A white plastic makes sense if there are lots of shiners or shad. Thanks for watching 😎

[@sockgoblinamazingwtf6511]

@crosscountrybankangler funnily enough,green pumpkin imitates the local bait fish (south africa, Kurper/Talapia) but white still works best for me