There must be 100 different spinnerbait companies in the Southeast, and they've all got their own little niche markets. Because of the high water, we're going to have the best spinnerbait sales year in many years. The most popular spinnerbait colors remain unchanged, said Murski, whose company will sell over 20 million lures this year. You could say the same for spinnerbaits, which appeal to big bass as well as small bass. Windy conditions and deep-water fishing demand heavier lures.
Small lures draw more strikes.
Use tandem blades in shallow water. Two blades give the lure more buoyancy and allow for a slower retrieve. The three basic blade designs are willow leaf, Colorado and Indiana. Indiana blades turn faster and are good for open water, high-speed retrieves. Colorado blades turn slower and produce maximum vibration, making them a good choice for shallow, murky-water fishing.