How To Catch More Bass With Spoons - Fall Bass Fishing
Ready to catch more bass this Fall? The spoon briefly regained popularity when the magnum flutter spoon was introduced but as a whole, its an overlooked tool for Fall bass fishing. Today Matt and Tim sit down together and teach us everything we need to know about fishing a spoon. Tim takes an in depth look at flutter spoons while Matt focuses his attention on jigging spoons.
The biggest misconception about flutter spoons is they need to be fished deep. We've seen great results in 2-6 feet of water around dock pilings in the Fall. Don't be fooled into believing this awesome fish catcher won't work for you! Jigging spoons on the other hand require quite a bit of depth. Most of the bites while fishing vertically come between 20 and 60 feet of water.
There are a handful of tricks that will improve your time fishing spoons. For flutter spoons, Tim recommends adding a swivel to the head of the bait as well as a stinger hook on the line above the lure. For jigging spoons Matt also recommends a swivel but instead of a stinger, he recommends a feathered treble hook for converting wary fish.
Below is a breakdown of the gear the guys discussed and used in the video. We've broken it up by category to simplify it for you.
Flutter Spoons...
-Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon 1 1/8 oz: http://bit.ly/2ICAGKL
(Silver Chrome, Blueback HD)
-Lake Fork Flutter Spoon 4" and 5": http://bit.ly/2kMPIrG
(Magic Shad)
-Nichols Mini Magnum 6" Spoon: http://bit.ly/2IBHjx7
(Blueback Herring, Super Shad)
-Nichols Magnum 8" Spoon: http://bit.ly/2ImXDlW
(Blueback Herring, Super Shad, Sand Bass)
Flutter Modifications...
Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 4: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Bobber Stop- 6th Sense Peg X: http://bit.ly/2bHjowk
Hook- Owner ST-56 Size 2: http://bit.ly/2cVg7xW
Jigging Spoons...
-Hopkins Shorty Spoon 1 1/2 and 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2m1X0rC
(Silver)
-Duh 1 3/4 and 3/4 oz: http://bit.ly/2aKVLlG
(UV Morning Dawn, UV Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad)
-Duh 1.25 oz Crappie: http://bit.ly/2zXfwGa
(UV Morning Dawn, UV Electric Chicken, UV Black Shad)
Jigging Spoon Modifications...
Swivel- Spro Power Swivel Size 6: http://bit.ly/2ay0p7d
Hook- Feathered Treble Size 2 and 4: http://bit.ly/2m7XrAx
Budget-Friendly Jigging Spoon Combo...
Rod- Shimano SLX 7' Medium Heavy: http://bit.ly/2L3wppO
Reel- Shimano SLX 150 HG: http://bit.ly/2NfdOnk
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Matt's Favorite Flutter Spoon Combo...
Rod- Shimano Expride 7'2" MH: http://bit.ly/2nTq9FL
Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 20 lb Sunline Assassin: http://bit.ly/2h4LNjm
Tim's Favorite Flutter Spoon Combo...
Rod- G Loomis IMX Pro 904 Swimbait: http://bit.ly/2x9kxuS
Reel- Curado 150 DC HG: http://bit.ly/2yHtsp4
Line- 65 lb Power Pro Maxcuatro: http://bit.ly/2clBRiQ
Leader- 18 lb Maxima Ultragreen: http://bit.ly/2ae97J9