Top Spinnerbait Setups for Spring

[@markmancinelli2980]

I still have a handful of the Terminator Ti from way back, to me it still can’t be beat!

[@johnwolff1043]

Yep. I have 40+ of those t1 terminators. Love those things.

[@clutchswimbaitco]

I really enjoy your videos. I’d like to see more stuff on where to look and what to look for at different times of the year. And what your looking for when it comes to a tournament mindset. Awesome videos, thanks!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for the feedback J this is where I get my ideas for content. Truly appreciated.

[@mr.skeptical3071]

My favorite in muddy water is a big chartreuse colorado, with a fire tiger skirt, and a chartreuse grub for trailer.

[@ethanm1580]

Good tips for the trailers, I've been using mostly large grubs and doing well. I still have a half dozen Roland Martin 1/2 oz spinnerbaits that are my go-to's. I changed the skirts a few times and they are my top producers.

[@dennisgillenwater3560]

Yeah those Roland big bass willow leafs are great. Still have one from the 80's..lol.

[@skinimus]

I love the War Eagle Nickle Double Willow in Firecracker when fishing the Cooper River.

[@cortezdavis7237]

Thank you for the information about spinnerbait cuz I am trying to learn how to fish with a spinnerbait I like those booyah spinnerbait

[@stephenwalker7271]

I like to fish different blades than other do. I like copper blades. I use double Colorado with #5 copper and #2 or 3 nickel kicker. Also I like a 4 inch zoom lizard as a trailer.

[@davidbrown-55]

Great video! Plan and simple. Please keep them coming

[@NFFishing1]

1/2 war eagle with the red blade like you showed. But I like it on a bucco trap caster with 15lb red label with a 6:8:1

[@stevesteve4350]

I still throw spinnerbaits from the mid 90s era but I did get Jasons and a few others. Your order for reels might be on back order this year. Sorry probably to early for jokes. Thanks man I appreciate your shows.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I know the reels everyone ordered. Good for them we all like a good deal every now and then with this sport right?

[@jonzolman5312]

Not sure the Wuhan province is building reels right now... ?😜

[@soonerfan1675]

I just discovered your channel so I’m hitting some old videos. Love the Oklahoma point of view. My favorite spinnerbait is one that isn’t available anymore but I’m sure you’ll remember….the Red River F-5 that Shon Goodwin used to make. I bought all that Academy had and still use them.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Good blades

[@chrisezzyk1632]

Christie's Booyah covert series are the best spinnerbaits out there hands down!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It’s a good one for sure.

[@slimjimmy229]

Great and informative videos, keep up the good work. My favorite spinner bait for years has been the booyah counterstrike in 3/8oz. It seemed that the blades spinning opposite of each other created a different vibration that caught more fish and won me lots of money in local tournaments. Sadly the magic seems to have worn off in recent years. I have switched to a 3/8 and 1/2oz war eagle this year and have had good success so far. I am particularly fond of the one you showed with the orange kicker blade. I also powder coat some kicker blades a true red with some good success as well. FYI replace the chartreuse and white skirt with a white or silver/translucent skirt in clearer water on KY Lake for some small jaw fun. They love a touch of orange for some reason on that lake.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for the feedback James I will give your suggestions a try.

[@dustinwalker8152]

A little late to the reply, but love all of the videos! Thanks for doing and please keep em going. In order my favorite spinnerbaits, next to homemade ones, are the Bango Blade, Picasso's thinner wire stuff, Stanley's tapered wire(I think Vibrashaft), Santone Got 5, and War Eagle. Also love the Hildebrandt Snagless Sally. Works great for those times between a chatterbait or spinnerbait and whenever fish are pressured by either of those 2.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Awesome 😎 really appreciate the feedback it’s never to late

[@randycreason3399]

War eagle and lucky strike spinnerbaits are my favorite. Really excited about the new Terminator spinnerbaits. I like to double-up skirts in stained water as opposed to using a trailer. Seems to give it alot of bulk without making the bait rise as fast as a paddle tail. Moderate fast medium heavy rod 14-20lb mono.

[@billriley7734]

Choo choo - awesome baits for santee cooper

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’ve only been there once but I caught the biggest 5 fish limit I’ve ever weighed in my life there! Special place!

[@ebayhlf]

war eagle 1/2 oz spot remover tandem willow is one of my stand bys. also love the pros choice 1/2 oz with the orange kicker for muddy water

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Spot remover is bad to the bone. I like the screaming eagle version in the fall!

[@chriscarlson9370]

Keep it up Hallman! Loving the videos! People, listen to this man...he has put me on my two biggest bass ever. Thanks bro

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks brother... I miss seeing you guys and everyone’s stories. We will have to get together and make some new ones soon.

[@jamesjordan4051]

I think the Jimmy Houston Legends Spinnerbaits are great. I like the vibration and the bites I get are tremendous. I mainly fish the Colorado Blades, but have had luck with the Willow blades too. I mainly fish in rivers and the Colorado Blades tend to generate bigger bites.

[@TheDirtyd863]

Great video man keep it up! I use war eagle 1/2 but recently switched to 911 customs. They are well made and the color combos are killer. Also found that the yum swim baits work great on them. Tight lines buddy.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for passing along the info I’m always looking into new baits!

[@williamlaws2353]

Orange kicker blade was an OT Fears favorite

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It was a lot of Oklahoma hands bait many years ago. It was something different but I still throw it a lot.

[@aspadafina]

Bradley another great tip. I put a double tail grub on for a trailer but I will certainly try a paddle tail bait. I recently started using Stanley's spinner-baits, I really like them. Keep up the great work and I do like the tip videos being around 10 minutes!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks for the feedback. I like those Stanley’s as well.

[@dong8307]

Great video! Going to try some Big Bite stuff. Thanks

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Great Video Brad!!! I live on Cumberland which arguably is one of the best spinnerbait lakes in the country and needless to say I throw one a lot. Around here a solid pink double willow spinnerbait will absolutely wreck some big smallmouth. Largemouth and spots I’ll usually throw a 3/4 white or shad color dbl willow. Doesn’t matter if the water is 45 or 85 they’ll bite a spinnerbait.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s a fact! One of the best blade lakes I have seen outside of Oklahoma. I would have made a stronger run at Upshaw last fall if that cold front had not killed the backs of those creeks y’all have. There’s some dandy fish in that place!

[@derrickwestfall2002]

Bradley Hallman that weather on day 2 was something out of a horror film. I’ve never seen the temperature drop that much that fast. It was about 30ft low then, now it’s about 30ft high and about the same color as a Wendy’s milkshake. What were your main areas during that tournament?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Derrick Westfall Fishing Creek..... I was around the top 10 after day one but just couldn’t hang on! I knew not to go back. If I had it to do over I would have started about that bridge going down the river and thrown a spinnerbait on rocks all the way down till I ran out of time. Deeper water would have held its temps better than the back of a creek. I knew it too. Still went back. Only a couple of guys made the last day out of there.

[@slimjimmy229]

I know I'm a little late to the game here but... I agree with the pink spinner at Cland. I've learned that you can milk run your areas with a white spinner bait, pink split tail trailer, white willow main blade and a pink colorado kicker. Something they don't see much of. I just started fishing Cland last spring and was looking forward to tournaments this year... oh well always next year.

[@TheNikonic]

Do you trim the skirts to the hook bend? War Eagles seem to have a super long skirt section. I reckon that would interfere with the action of a paddletail, craw etc?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I usually throw them just the way they come. I like the large profile!

[@coleh9286]

Really like the idea of the red trailer, going to have to try that up here in ks, our water is choc milk.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s where it works best. I have a clown colors double Colorado blade for when it gets really muddy. One red blade and one chartreuse.

[@nicholasporter4682]

Manns Hank parker classic in 3/8-3/4oz. Or we got a local that makes some almost like the classics called Lotts lures. Killer baits!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I will look that up I’ve always wanted to have some of those. Haven’t had any in years. They always caught fish!

[@nicholasporter4682]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing if you cant find the Lott lures get with me I'll send you some. Or for the original Manns "the classic" goto the website and click in the search bar and type "the classic spinnerbait" and they should come up. If you dont use the search bar you wont find them. Just fyi

[@collinallison1216]

I really like the Stanley wedge spinnerbait I have found the spots love them

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s awesome info I did not know! Thanks

[@randybarger8649]

Hey love your shirt my family live on watts bar lake I've never fished it yet as I'm in northern ky love the way that lakes look great job buddy best of luck to you and your family

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

🙏

[@toddwinegar7365]

There is not a bass out there that i can not land with 15lb line. i used to only use 6lb floro for 20 years recently switched to 8lb mono but my wife uses 10lb mono or floro depending on where we are going and time of year, but im always trying to use a lite as line as possible and with that being said i still land 80 percent of my really big bites,lol. But seriously i do this because it creates more of a challenge and im not fishing for large jaw that often but to each there own its all fun, great video bro.

[@janosczovek8524]

Lovely video really enjoyed it I absolutely love the spinnerbait 👍 me and my wife have caught your biggest fish on spinnerbaits big bass in Africa and big pike and perch in England 💪

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s awesome 😎 man thanks for the feedback!

[@m0rdecai89]

I like big baits and I cannot lie! - Spring bass 2020

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s a good one!

[@gjaification]

Thanks Bradley, just subscribed! Last year was the first time I threw a spinner. Really going to try to build my confidence with it this year. Killed them on the flat 75x from 6th sense and a gambler shakey shad on a 3/16 ballhead jig last year.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Keep throwing her she will catch bigggs I tell you!

[@AveryFa]

Great video. As a long time Alabama fan, though, I just can't make myself use anything that says "War Eagle" on the package!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Lol as a Sooner I’ve never thought about it. Know I think about y’all so good thing it’s not a Bama blade or I’d have to make a decision. If it was Longhorn baits I’d be out! Just like you I guess?

[@chrisfoley3320]

Dude your your spot on. I do put a trailer hook on at all times. It helps way more than it hurts for me. Try haybusa trailer hooks they wont rust in size #3. 17 to 20 on the line is a must as you said. Great show man.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Dude you read my mind!!!! I didn’t even realize I left that out till the next day while editing. I’m a Hayabusa #2 guy myself. Your dead on track those things are bad to the bone.

[@jonzolman5312]

Agree with the Hayabusa trailer. Those little rubber stops they provide allow you to put trailer hook on over top of swimbait trailer and dont alter the action. Keeps the hook upright so snags minimally yet breaks free when you hook a fish. Accent builds nice Spinnerbait with light wire. Gladly sacrifice the durability for the thump of a fine wire.

[@mikebailey9884]

Thanks for the info !!!!!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Hope it helps

[@passionateoutdoors7217]

Wish u were closer so we could go fishing again dude had fun!

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Keep casting man..... thanks for following along

[@jasonwilson6212]

Great video Brad! Keep up the great content

[@mr.skeptical3071]

Big bite has come a long way. They use to be the junk cheap stuff at academy, but they got sum pretty good looking stuff

[@delylewoods1682]

Appreciate the video, very good content. Much like to the rest of the country, I'm here just trying to get as much KZbin time as I can until I'm able to hit the water again......lol As an LSU tiger for Life, it's hard for me to use a "War Eagle" but I am definitely a fan of Big Bite baits I have been using them for almost 10yrs. Stay safe and great job on the videos.

[@gmberg3221]

The Juice!

[@josephreinsch143]

Alaca how about striking and I really like the booyah baits I’ve had a lot of good luck with them they seem to hold up to the abuse I throw at one

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

My boy Christie has a great new Okie line if blades out with boo yah check them out! Yes

[@johnnielarge5506]

War Eagle coleslaw color in spring 1/2 oz fall time it’s a white double willow war eagle. What’s your thoughts on braid when throw a spinnerbait?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’ve heard lots of guys talk about the coleslaw I should try it. I never have and truly don’t know why. I’ll get some thanks!

[@randallhardin4551]

Question what size indiana blade and willow are you using on those baits?the Indiana looks like it could be VW hubcap! One more trailer hook or no?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Not sure on the size of those blades my guess is a 4. I only run one trailer hook

[@randallhardin4551]

So they are the blades that came from the factory?

[@clayparrish6693]

What color skirt an blade as far as gold or silver do u prefer in clear water.... lake has shad an bluegill

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Silver blades and translucent skirt colors for n clear water.

[@lukegarcia7164]

Yeah man! These videos are starting to look great from the intro to the outro! Man, I look forward to your videos every week. Also, those don't look like KastKing reels to me big guy 😜😜 jk keep up the great work Bradley, your on your way to the top! 🎣🎣🎣🎣

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Dude thanks for the attaboy! I have my share of many brands... it’s truly hard to complain about a $25 reel. I’d like to know how many I sold? It’s been a bunch!

[@lukehaynes481]

Your killing it on the video's. War eagle here but 5/16 finesse spinnerbait. I might scare these ohio bass with a 3/4🤣

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yep you are right those bass are hard to come by up there! But cold weather is when big girl will eat that thing!

[@mr.skeptical3071]

I love a war eagle finesse in "hot mouse"

[@retflo2583]

Going out right now, trying a half oz Z man spinnerbait

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Attaboy.... you will do well!

[@kentuckychristianoutdoors5369]

I finally lost my last one but I would love to find some of the old hank parker spinnerbaits the lite wire and the blade combos was awesome I caught a lot of fish with them.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

You and me both! Walmart special and that thing would wreck em!

[@controlavirus9839]

I have 2. 3/4 and 1 3/8 still

[@mikefromoh2925]

Hi Bradley thanks so much for the straight up good info vids! I fish creeks in Ohio for smallmouth bass and spinnerbaits keep me on the water when it turns soupy after rainstorms. I tend to prefer black with chartreuse when its really muddy do you have an opinion?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

That’s a good color blades need to be Colorado. That’s a must.

[@iamcrankinstein8013]

Great video. That 1/2oz spinnerbait with the orange has been our go to in early spring and stained water at my home water. We have floods every spring and the fish get deep in the flooded timber. Last couple of years I have been trying the bladed jig in same conditions. Haven’t done as well with the bladed jig but didn’t know if it was the fish or the fisherman. Do you feel the spinnerbait out performs the bladed jig in the early spring around flooded wood? If I could find a bladed jig with the contrasting colors would my catch rate go back up? (I use a black bladed jig with a black trailer).

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

The chatter will catch them sometimes better. The problem for me is it stays hung up! Drives me crazy.

[@AdamSmith-hd5vi]

Baits look good, but that sunline I’ve never had any luck at all with.. idk if I got a bad lot number of it or what but it was awful..

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Sorry to hear that. I can assure you that I feel and have felt since 2009 that it is the best floro available. I like shooter for flipping and sniper for casting. Just my two cents. Thank you for the feedback truly appreciate that.

[@spec2057]

Subbed bud!👍🏽

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Thanks bro

[@curtisd8162]

I haven’t thrown a spinner bait too much. And the few times I have I’ve only landed one or two fish. I’ve never put a trailer on either because o forget when I tie it on so the info you just provided is far better than what I’ve done so far lol. I’ll be looking forward to the video. When’s the next time you’ll be able to get on BTL?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Not sure when I’ll be back but probably not to long. Good luck with the blade it will catch em!

[@controlavirus9839]

You mentioned my Home lake cumberland. So which combinations did you do well with here. Because we have almost identical conditions right now as was during the 2 flws

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

They like the double willows on that lake. Painted chartreuse and white blade with a chartreuse and white skirt. 3/4 oz blade for sure in that lake. There is something to that all pink spinnerbait as well there.

[@controlavirus9839]

Bradley Hallman thanks man for the reply And that was exactly what myself and more done very well with last year early in our local club T’s. Don’t even seem to matter if water is dirty clear sunny cloudy This year been a little diff, they’ve been biting the blade some but maybe the pressure has got them cautious

[@chadbeesley7342]

Is it the action of the Amistad's that lead you to using them for this application, or is it more about the weight of the spinnerbait? Thanks

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Length and action of the rod pulse the weight of the bait is also a big part of rod choice for sure. It’s all combined.

[@timfoster6717]

One of my favorite baits to always seem to get bit on a spinnerbait when nothing else is working.Do you ever throw any in perch color I usually always throw white and chartreuse this time of year but thinking about trying some perch colors next time

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I’ve had success with them up north yes.... around here the old bass just seem to eat what the colors you just said!

[@hankwilliams3063]

I have a small stock of the old Dixon Pill Head spinner bait..do you remember them..I think they were made around Eufaula

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Yep I still have a few! They were special and so were the buzzbaits!

[@jimliechty2983]

Great videos Brad .... off topic, but what hook in your LBJ ?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

It’s a 4/0 Mustad in mine. Sorry I don’t know the product #

[@Crankinstien]

Bradley- do you throw a chatter bait in spring? Or spinner bait exclusively?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Oh no I throw the chatter a lot! It’s a grass bait really! Not that it doesn’t catch fish it does but it will Drive you crazy around the wood!

[@allenhoward5382]

That orange blade has been a standard on the Ohio river for 20 years.

[@allenhoward5382]

Really like your channel by the way. Keep it up. Us sold guys need the help.

[@fishingwithphil2582]

Trailer hook???

[@darrenadams8579]

Great tips Bradley thanks, I got a buddy that every time I talk to him he got broke off, he’s still using 12 lb test lol

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I hear you! Thanks for watching

[@johncox2394]

enjoy your videos brochacho! do you vary your lengths on trailers? or stick with out of package length? and do you every go to longer trailers?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate the feed back. Shorter maybe but not long ones. I mean I don’t hang a worm or anything off the back.

[@jesusreinoso7306]

Bradley, are you going with fast action or medium fast?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

They are Med Fast actions.

[@jesusreinoso7306]

Bradley Hallman Thanks, I thought so.

[@blakecarrier1572]

Do you change anything about your setup when fishing a shad spawn?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Excellent Question...... absolutely white or clear depending on water color. Double willows usually. Size is usually 3/4 this time of year for speed and a little deeper.

[@clinthart6541]

War Eagle is about the only spinner bait's I have I've grown to trust them.

[@stevesteve9202]

I've interviewed a bass but it chose it's right to remain silent😂

[@billmahy1948]

Strike king KVD in Sexy Shad. 1/2 oz

[@tommywall290]

Hello Mr. Hallman, I've sent you a Facebook message for my 15 yr old son...i also believe he gets big bite baits in mystery tackle box..

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Awesome 😎 thanks

[@jt-qy7zx]

manns hank parker with swim senko trailer

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I loved the Parker blade as well. The Classic is the one I liked.

[@Basscater81]

Anyone remember the Rumba Doll? Still my favorite.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

I don’t remember that one?

[@Basscater81]

Bradley Hallman it was made in Louisiana. Were very popular in Texas, Louisiana area especially around Rayburn, Toledo. Website is still up but can’t get ahold of the guy.

[@BoomBoomSoon]

Man, I’m a broke Okie. Can I get away with 17lb Stren mono?

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Heck yes you can! Just use a little stiffer heavier rod to allow for the stretch in the line. Did it for years brother nothing wrong with it.

[@BoomBoomSoon]

@@BradleyHallmanFishing Awesome! Thanks. Love the channel!

[@chaunceydavis5290]

Chauncey Davis here, i fished the Advantage Bait Company Spinnerbaits, here's the website Advantagebait.com, check them out, you can create your own blade combinations, looking forward to your channel, I fished the FLW BFL as a Co-angler in the Bulldog Division, would enjoy your wisdom very much.

[@BradleyHallmanFishing]

Appreciate you!