Recommended knot for spinner baits? What knot do you bass experts recommend for spinner baits? I would say that 1/3 of my casts on Saturday ended up with a fouled presentation. It...

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

What knot do you bass experts recommend for spinner baits? I would say that 1/3 of my casts on Saturday ended up with a fouled presentation. It could have been the knot slipping up the arm, the wind, the curvature of the earth, etc.
What do you recommend?

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OJdidit wrote:

What knot do you bass experts recommend for spinner baits? I would say that 1/3 of my casts on Saturday ended up with a fouled presentation. It could have been the knot slipping up the arm, the wind, the curvature of the earth, etc.
What do you recommend?

I use a snap on my line to facilitate quick lure changes. Most spinnerbaits come with an open eye these days, not the twisted closed eye like the old days. I get around this problem by wrapping a single strand of copper wire around the eye, closing it off. Then I heat it up with a soldering iron and putting a dab of solder on the wire to lock it in place, and bingo, closed eye.

Slimshady Loc: Central Pennsylvania

Never thought about that Fred but that’s a good idea

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Fredfish wrote:

I use a snap on my line to facilitate quick lure changes. Most spinnerbaits come with an open eye these days, not the twisted closed eye like the old days. I get around this problem by wrapping a single strand of copper wire around the eye, closing it off. Then I heat it up with a soldering iron and putting a dab of solder on the wire to lock it in place, and bingo, closed eye.

Thanks Fred, great idea!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

I'll post a picture in a few minutes, when I get out to the truck.

I do the same thing with Buzzbaits
I do the same thing with Buzzbaits...

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Great idea!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OJdidit wrote:

Great idea!

Thanks John. Back in the day I always bought ones with the twisted, closed eye, for the same reason. It must be cheaper and quicker to bend the wire with an open eye, so nobody makes a closed eye anymore. You can still get closed eye, prebent wires if you want to build your own spinnerbaits or buzzbaits. Jann's carries them.

OJdidit Loc: Oak Creek Wisconsin

Fredfish wrote:

Thanks John. Back in the day I always bought ones with the twisted, closed eye, for the same reason. It must be cheaper and quicker to bend the wire with an open eye, so nobody makes a closed eye anymore. You can still get closed eye, prebent wires if you want to build your own spinnerbaits or buzzbaits. Jann's carries them.

Something to think about, for sure. Thanks!

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

OJdidit wrote:

Something to think about, for sure. Thanks!

You're welcome my friend.

Jeremy Loc: America

Fredfish wrote:

Thanks John. Back in the day I always bought ones with the twisted, closed eye, for the same reason. It must be cheaper and quicker to bend the wire with an open eye, so nobody makes a closed eye anymore. You can still get closed eye, prebent wires if you want to build your own spinnerbaits or buzzbaits. Jann's carries them.

I agree. It’s obviously one less step in manufacturing process. If person uses them to go fishing and doesn’t close the eye then they will need more of them. So it’s a win… win for the tackle company and retailers but not so much for someone that wants to land a big fish.

Maybe they are left open so a tackle company or outfitter can add swivel or something before fishing or retailing them.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Jeremy wrote:

I agree. It’s obviously one less step in manufacturing process. If person uses them to go fishing and doesn’t close the eye then they will need more of them. So it’s a win… win for the tackle company and retailers but not so much for someone that wants to land a big fish.

Maybe they are left open so a tackle company or outfitter can add swivel or something before fishing or retailing them.

I don't know the reason Jeremy, but if I had to bet,I'd say its cheaper. Many people tie directly to the wire so a tight knot works ok. I prefer to use a duo lock snap, so I can change colors and lure types quickly. Usually the snap slides down the wire during the cast, fouling the retrieve. It was the easiest way to prevent this from happening.

plumbob Loc: New Windsor Maryland

Fredfish wrote:

I use a snap on my line to facilitate quick lure changes. Most spinnerbaits come with an open eye these days, not the twisted closed eye like the old days. I get around this problem by wrapping a single strand of copper wire around the eye, closing it off. Then I heat it up with a soldering iron and putting a dab of solder on the wire to lock it in place, and bingo, closed eye.

This i got to see next month Fred.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

plumbob wrote:

This i got to see next month Fred.

bknecht Loc: Northeast pa

Fredfish wrote:

I use a snap on my line to facilitate quick lure changes. Most spinnerbaits come with an open eye these days, not the twisted closed eye like the old days. I get around this problem by wrapping a single strand of copper wire around the eye, closing it off. Then I heat it up with a soldering iron and putting a dab of solder on the wire to lock it in place, and bingo, closed eye.

Slick idea Fred, gonna have to give that a go.

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

bknecht wrote:

Slick idea Fred, gonna have to give that a go.

Give it a shot Brad, it works great. The only thing it doesn't stop is tangles if you helicopter your cast. That usually only happens on windy days, and you just have to pay attention when casting.