Johnson beetle spin CUSTOMIZED for Crappie fishing

[@Rangemaster362]

Don't matter what you fish for no tacklebox is complete without some amount of Beetle Spins. Enjoyed watching.

[@FishYanker]

Thank you Randy

[@wyattsmithee4332]

absolutely Randy, I inherited 2 ain't tried them yet but I'm sure they work amazing

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir

[@GT-zz7xf]

Great video and I love customizing lures and making them your own. Whenever I’m moving spots I’ll troll 2-4 beetle spins as well with great results.

[@FishYanker]

Thank you. I didn't think about two or more beetle spins, that is a good idea.

[@lavellsims5185]

i enjoyed how you explain how to customize the johnson beetle spin most fishing shows dont do that at all it means you care about all your subscribers and we care a lot of you yhat is why we enjoy all your fishing shows i just wish they were longer when i really start geting in to it you have to leave i cant waite untill your next fishing show bob sims god bless you and your family each day

[@FishYanker]

Thank you Bob Sims. God bless you and yours. I am checking out some new lakes so I can make some better videos Hopefully We find some good size crappie.

[@ricktoddy1216]

I missed this video the other day thanks for all the fishing tips! I don't think you realize how many people you are helping to learn how to fish. Thanks for what you are doing.

[@FishYanker]

Wow! that's good to know. I am glad someone is getting some ideas and tips to have fun fishing and fill that stringer.

[@sanchezsanchez8259]

​@@FishYanker Luke they say the devil is in the details. This is a very detailed video. Thank you.

[@lordoffishtown4455]

I’m from Australia, here we call beetle spins, jig spinners. They’re one of my favourite lures and yes I have more success with the gold blades. I still catch with the silver ones but not as much as the gold ones Great video and hi from Queensland Australia. 👍

[@FishYanker]

Hello from Arkansas Lord of FishTown. Always wanted to visit your Country. What is your favorite fish you catch with the jig spinners? Thank you

[@lordoffishtown4455]

@@FishYanker I catch a lot of Australian Bass & Barramundi in our local creeks and dams. I would really like to catch a Sooty Grunter, a Jungle Perch and a Murray Cod on a jig spinner too although the Cod would probably destroy it if I got on to one of the metre plus specimens lol. I’d love to come to the States one day and have a go at a Llargemouth, Smallmouth, Crappie and some of those chunky bream/bluegills you were catching in one of your other videos. Maybe one day. 👍

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. You ever get over this way. You'll have to holler at me.

[@ihonorjesusnot_the_world]

you just renewed my faith in using my beetle spins after giving up on them for over a year thanks man.

[@FishYanker]

That's Great news. I Hope you catch some good ones.

[@keanonreep1040]

Years ago my dad used to swap out the blades for gold willow leafs. I’m gonna have to pick some up and give them a try. I’m a believer in the gold spinners though. I usually pick up a few packs of them every year at Bass Pro.

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. Long time ago an old crappie fisherman told me gold blades were the best for Crappie even on a full size spinner. I started using them after that and had had great success. I've tested the silver and gold. I catch a lot more crappie on gold blades.

[@mrmachinist8834]

Thanks for your knowledge. I am new to the beetle spin. Cant wait to try this out.

[@FishYanker]

You're welcome. Hope you catch some good ones.

[@ZackJGBLord]

Since you add your own jig heads, you could try using some of the crappie magnet fin spin underspin jig heads and then you can have two spinning blades at once, would look like a small school of bait fish.

[@ProudPapaw88]

Yank!!!!!! Thanks for the demo. I’ll have to order me some of those blades. Looks like you had another great day of crappie fishing. Them are just the right size to eat. Thanks for sharing!!

[@FishYanker]

Thank you 53Chevyboy.

[@ColtonWilson3000]

Good video, I agree gold is a much better blade colour. I get like a 3-1 catch rate difference as well

[@FishYanker]

Thank you. Yes sir. Love the gold blades.

[@pastorharrison48]

I tried that willow blade switch out today. Several nice bass, Several nice crappie and a nice mess of bluegill. Works like a charm. Have considered repainting the silver spinning blades gold as well.

[@pastorharrison48]

Great tip

[@FishYanker]

Nice! glad it is working for you. Thank you for letting me know. I hope it helps you catch some bigger fish this year. I have links under the video in the description box click on the word more and you will see all my tackle. Lock for gold willow blades. Click on the link

[@pastorharrison48]

Followed the link, got the gold blades on the way from Amazon. I've always used Johnson beetle spins, just like them. Caught tons of big bluegill and shell cracker on it. But the spot I hit today never produces crappie on it. However the gold blade, worm tippet on a blue ice 1/16th Oz jighead....= bucket full of crappie there for the 1st time.

[@westwardbound2352]

Great video! I like you are explaining the techniques you use. I’m a new subscriber who wants to get away from catfish specific fishing and go after more multi species like I did when I was younger. So much fun watching you!

[@FishYanker]

Thank you. I appreciate it. I love crappie and bream but do a little bit of the other fishing too. always catch a bass or two on every trip.

[@chriskibler7998]

I too focused on catfish when I started my fishing world. You will learn a lot watching this guy. I use basically the same techniques as do many. I'm sure you will find success. Keep on casting

[@Midwesthookset]

Great video Yanker! I've got that box of gold blades on the way! Awesome tips!

[@FishYanker]

Thank you MidWest. It's always good to have some golden options in your tackle box. LoL

[@swamp_rat_fla1126]

Looks a lot like the Withlacoochee River that I fish and hunt off all the time. Great looking specs 👍🏻🍺

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. These old Cypress and tupelo trees sure make all our waters beautiful all over our great country. I will have to go after some more of the golden specs soon. Thanks for watching Swamp_Rat_Fla

[@tp-mh2ji]

Going for Super Glue! Cool Video 🎣 Fish on!

[@FishYanker]

Nice! I used to use 10 to 15 jigs on a fishing trip until I started super gluing them. Now I use two to three on a fishing trip.

[@reggiebrown6493]

Great idea. Will be giving a try

[@FishYanker]

Thank you and good luck.

[@DCornett80]

I have the very same rod and reel setup...even with the hi Viz line! Keep up the great content!

[@FishYanker]

Nice! I really enjoy my setup I've fought some big fish and had great success with that combo.

[@DCornett80]

@@FishYanker You really can't beat those micro series rods for $18-$20.... I have 4 of them! I was able to find one of those Max Z reels at a local walmart recently for $29! Not a bad deal!

[@FishYanker]

You're right!! These rods are pretty good and that's a great price on a max z reel. Nice!

[@jerrywoodworking4997]

as always great videos, thanks for your post.

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir, Thank you for watching

[@TheAverageFisherman99]

Awesome video! I do almost the exact same thing with my beetle spins!

[@FishYanker]

Thank you. Nice! It helps a lot to tweak them a little bit.

[@LayLow83]

I’m a guy pushing 70 and I got to say the most successful lure is a Beetle Spin or a Plastic Worm of some sort. On my Beetle Spin I have used Road Runners with an under spin as a jig head. Also I use Gulp Waxies in chartreuse or pink. They stick on the hook a whole lot better that the Crappie Niblets. Just my personal experience. I also soak any Bluegill or Crappie plastics in the Gulp Juice. That stuff works…

[@FishYanker]

Sounds like something I need to try. I appreciate that information and I appreciate you watching. Thank you Jeffrey Finn

[@LayLow83]

@@FishYanker Thank You Also. I have a side comment on the Gulp. I don’t know if you have ever used it, but my experience has taught me those little bottles leak after they have first been opened. How I don’t know. I swear I put the lid on tight. I have learned through experience to put it in a separate container with a paper towel underneath. I have 4 Gulp bottles in a small Glad Plastic Container. At the end of open water season I hand wash all bottles. I place a paper towel on the bottom and then add my 4 Gulp bottles and seal the lid. Even if I don’t touch that container for 6 months that Gulp Juice will find a way to leak out and get absorbed by the paper towel. I’m telling you this because if you just put a bottle in your tackle box, I guarantee sooner or later you will have a stinky mess. But hands down that Gulp attractant works. Tight Lines & Happy Fishing.

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. I don't want a big mess all over my other tackle. I will find something to carry them in. Thank you for the warning ⚠️🙂

[@LayLow83]

For the past 2 summers my most successful plastic is a Red with white streamers mini tube jig. My 2 PB while fishing for Crappies is a 23” LM Bass and a 27” Pike. I have had to increase my line to a Sufix 832 10lb with a 20lb fluorocarbon leader because of the Pike biting or breaking my line. I have broken 2 Fenwick light rods because the Pike just attack the beetle spin with such powerful intensity. Especially if I have a yellow plastic on the jig. In my lake Pike are insane for yellow grub type plastics. Tight Lines Buddy.

[@FishYanker]

Nice! they do fight hard. I catch chain pickerel down here, there are fun 😊

[@MambaHauntU]

Thank you 🙏

[@FishYanker]

Your welcome

[@jc-ham3247]

Awesome video!!! Thanks!

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir thank you for watching

[@youfoinc]

Great video thank you for the info

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. Hope you catch some good ones and thank you for watching

[@PapaOutdoors238]

Good show. Always learn something good. Used your idea of live minnow on beetle spin. My crappie minnows looked rather small compared to what you were using. Is there a specific minnow I should ask for? Thanks for the help. LORD BLESS.

[@FishYanker]

Thank you. some of my minnows are bigger than I really like. I just asked for Crappie minnows, and We get a little bit of everything. But yeah I prefer smaller minnows on the beetle spin. But I have caught plenty of crappie on big minnows also. Glad you are getting some tips. Hope you catch some good ones Randy.

[@ernieforrest7218]

you an also buy the wire part in gold on ebay in several sizes. BTW, i did find the black Bobby Garland on ebay also. Problem is with it being so hot here in Florida, i need a bigger boat to hold all the new lures ive made.

[@FishYanker]

cool I will have to look that up. I hear you on the tackle Lol. You ought to see my house, It looks like a tackle store.

[@prestonrussell605]

Excellent video, very informative and entertaining! Thank you!

[@FishYanker]

Glad you liked it Preston. Appreciate you watching

[@iamalemontree]

Great video! When you bump the bottom, does the lure get snag on the bottom brother?

[@FishYanker]

If you're in some heavy cover you may have some trouble bumpping on the bottom it the debris is on the bottom also. But what I do mostly is swim the lure away from the debris or beside it.

[@charlies_world5733]

Great setup and thank you for the ideas - I will try these out soon.

[@FishYanker]

Thank you. I hope you catch some good ones

[@billnails9471]

Ok I see and thk you

[@FishYanker]

You're welcome

[@twohandsworking896]

thanks for video and link to blades

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. Thank you

[@nugget8331]

Sweet

[@FishYanker]

Thanks

[@MOSnowsnSpecks]

Where do you get your 1/32 oz jig heads with #4 hooks? Thank you! Love your videos!!

[@FishYanker]

I have been ordering them off of eBay 100 packs for $16 or so. Little nasty sickle hooks. size 2s and 4s hook size.

[@guyretherford8975]

Where do you get your willow leaf blades and what size are they? Enjoy your videos!!

[@FishYanker]

Thank you I have a link in my description box scroll down until you see the word more. click on it. Look for the links that say gold blades. Most of the time I use size #1.5 or #2 gold blade

[@richardsims4899]

I use rapid fuse super glue it can be used with no wait time

[@FishYanker]

Cool where do you buy that at?

[@Gokywildcats11]

Good idea, we're can you buy blank spinners

[@FishYanker]

Thank you you can buy them at most fishing retail stores and on Amazon.

[@gillgetter3004]

Great vid I’ve got the cabelas arms blades both colors etc.. seems here in michigans clear water when it’s sunny I go silver, cloudy I go gold. What brand nibbles are those👍

[@FishYanker]

Thanks. Most of the time I am using Crappie bites. But I like Berkeley's power bait crappie nibbles also

[@gillgetter3004]

Crappie bites ok I’m checking those out, I’ve only seen or used the nibbles

[@FishYanker]

Cool they are pretty affordable

[@billnails9471]

Say Yank change the blade why do you feel you need to change the blade is not the Beetle spin blade good enough One of your subscribers.

[@FishYanker]

I like gold color blades on the beetle spin. And they do not sell beetle spins with gold blades in my area anymore so I change them too gold blades. Appreciate you watching and subscribing. Thank you bill nails.

[@robertanderson1272]

Used crappie magnets on the spinner .

[@FishYanker]

Yes sir. I was thinking about that and also hand tied jigs would be pretty good.

[@tomnelson4527]

Do you ever use a bobber while using the beetle spin.

[@FishYanker]

No but have thought about that. I may try that soon.

[@Tom-zn3mw]

I’m my area the water is murky and gold work the best

[@FishYanker]

I love gold blades. I think in most waters it is the best color for crappie.

[@johnathanhartley193]

If you don’t mind me asking what state do you live and fish in. Thanks

[@FishYanker]

Arkansas. I am fishing in the cache river system

[@Gokywildcats11]

What's the favorite size and colors

[@FishYanker]

My favorite size is 1/16 Oz hook and bleeding shad color jig

[@kentyler966]

Do use straight braid or use a mono or flo leader?

[@FishYanker]

I use 6 lb Mr crappie high VIs most of the time.

[@guyretherford8975]

Didn't have the volume up. I should have listened!

[@FishYanker]

No problem. I hope you catch some good ones.