Active fish in warmer temperatures may be enticed by a high sweep while inactive fish in very cold water may only want the lure impelled lightly up. Sometimes very inactive fish may even hit the spoon while it's standing still. Blade Bait Types Two of the most popular blade bait lures are the jigging spoon and the sonar baits. Jigging spoons are usually straight pieces of metal or lead that may feature a hammered finish for extra flash and a more natural appearance. Some are curved for a different falling action but these will often cause line twist if you don't use a swivel with them.
Most jigging spoons come in silver, with a few in brass as well.
Lately more and more companies are coming out with painted versions as well. I've had exceptional luck on bronzebacks with a homemade hammered silver spoon with one side painted chartreuse along with a red throat. 1-ounce are the sizes preferred by most avid smalljaw anglers. One bait that is increasing in popularity the past few years for smallies is the sonar type bait. This lure sports a metal blade with a molded in lead head along with two treble hooks and a line snap.