bass_man Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 On 90% of my fishing spinner baits of various sized are my lures of choice but over the years I have been very successful with Colorado bladed spinners but not so much with willow leaf. Anyone else have a preference or an opinion as to why this should happen? Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Depends on the fishing conditions for me.. If I want to stay up high in the water column and have a slower presentation, then Colorado blade it is.. If I want to burn, then I'll run a willowleaf in that same situation.. If I wanna fish some deeper weed edges or drop offs, nothing beats a slow rolled spinnerbait with willowleaf blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 speed and how dirty the water is and activity level of the fish all play a part in which blade works best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 (edited) I am the opposite. I definitely prefer willow leaf spinner baits for everything from 1/4 oz to 1 1/2 oz sizes. In my mind they shed weeds easier, pull easier, maybe run a little deeper. I like that they are more subtle and don't thump as hard. And I like them better for trolling. Does blade type really make a difference ? Maybe a little from day to day, but probably not as much as we think. You just use what feels right. Andy Edited February 2, 2014 by Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think getting the lure in the fishes face might have a lot to do with it. My biggest walleye 28 inches came on a slow rolled spinner bait with Colorado blades, the very next cast got me a 14-15 inch Crappie. Stupid fish! It's a bass lure! LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplumma Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I match the bait fish if they are thin then I use a willow if they are wide then a colorado. I over ride this with water clarity willow for clear and thumpers for murky. Art Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I think getting the lure in the fishes face might have a lot to do with it. My biggest walleye 28 inches came on a slow rolled spinner bait with Colorado blades, the very next cast got me a 14-15 inch Crappie. Stupid fish! It's a bass lure! LOLspinnerbaits are my favourite pre spawn walleye lure. There outstanding for big fish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Colorado for shallower presentation Indiana blades for medium depth and a deep or faster presentation a willow !!!! I mostly use Colorado and Indiana blades on my worm harnesses !!!!! They both put out a lot more "thump " and vibration than a willow blade they are more visual and make less vibration than the other blades !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lape0019 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I use willow leaf spinners about 90% of the time. They are a confidence lure for me and have always produced well for me. If the water is stained, I will switch to 1 willow blade and 1 Colorado blade for the extra thump so the fish can find it. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmac1984 Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I have found that for LMB I use Colorado blades most of the time, I find they like the thumping blades and the slower moving bait. For SMB I use the willowleaf and reel that spinnerbait about as fast as I can. I find the SMB like the bait to be burning since they love to chase bait down. Water clarity also comes into play, when murky I use colorado, when clear, its willowleaf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike rousseau Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I use the baits with both if I can A small Colorado on up the shaft and a big willow on the end.... One silver and one gold.... For depth control I have different weights.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 one of my favourite spinnerbaits is the BPS model with an interchangeable clevis...I'm always tinkering with blades, bending blades, drilling offset holes to mount them, adding a strip of flash, etc, etc some days it just doesn't matter if the bite is hot, but there are the days that tinkering pays off big time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass_man Posted February 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks guys, I thought that there may be more to it than just dumb luck. I think I will go ahead and try a few willow blade spinners this year. What do you think about a number 3 willow leaf on a safety pin with a 1/4 oz jig and a twister tail. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manitoubass2 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Thanks guys, I thought that there may be more to it than just dumb luck. I think I will go ahead and try a few willow blade spinners this year. What do you think about a number 3 willow leaf on a safety pin with a 1/4 oz jig and a twister tail. Jim money in some situations Edited February 4, 2014 by manitoubass2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 For spinnerbaits I like to use the titanium baits and they have a small number 2 Colorado blade at the bottom and a large willow blade on the top of the wire !!!! They work awesome !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Thanks guys, I thought that there may be more to it than just dumb luck. I think I will go ahead and try a few willow blade spinners this year. What do you think about a number 3 willow leaf on a safety pin with a 1/4 oz jig and a twister tail. Jim I run crappie spinnerbaits for bass when the conditions call for it, they absolutely destroy them, lol! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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