206 Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Been seeing a lot of buzz on Spy Baiting. Anyone here that may have try'd these spy baits that could give me any advise as to where to start purchasing and fishing one of these lures. I think it will be something new I will try this season. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msp Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 Never tried it but looks like a nice bait. You can find them here......... http://www.landbigfish.com/DUO/DUO-Realis-Spin-Bait-80.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have 6 of them. Used them last year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I have 6 of them. Used them last year And what did you think of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 http://www.lurenet.com/brands/smithwick-lures/smithwick-devils-horse Similar lures have been around a long time, and cheaper too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkpie Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 The heddon dying flutter comes to mind! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 At first glance yes, similar baits have been around forever. But look closer. These lures are just a hair over 3" long. Downsizing your presentation has always been used when finesse is needed. I definitely won't be using the term "spybaiting" anytime soon. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 The heddon dying flutter comes to mind! Dying flutters are topwaters.... Spybaits aren't... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 And what did you think of them? Yes that's what I'm getting at, Works in Japan and appears Americans have embraced it but looking for any info from Canadian users? Time of year, water conditions, sizes or colors... heck any thing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I have 6 of them. Used them last year That's a far cry from using chunks of hotdog under a float for bass. (yes I remembered) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bare foot wader Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 cool looking bait, I'll probably buy a couple but wouldn't call it a new technique..."spybaiting" sounds like the marketing dept came up with that more a less a countdown/any other suspending or sinking jerkbait, with some fancy cosmetic surgery Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Spybaiting rods should be out in the next month. I don't know how we've managed for so long without them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OhioFisherman Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Spybaiting rods should be out in the next month. I don't know how we've managed for so long without them. LMAO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSBruno Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Spybaiting rods should be out in the next month. I don't know how we've managed for so long without them. Funniest post I've read in a very long time. Much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC1 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 The cheaper and more moderate - almost panfish rods fish them best. Will catch fish, but I would compare them to a twistertail. Jerkbaits are more fun by a pretty big margin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky_hunter Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Although used mostly for largies in the US and Japan they work really well for smallies. Gbay and simcoe should be killer. Tried on NRX852 but a little too stiff, still have to find a new combo for it. I have a bunch and will get more at the Show this weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Although used mostly for largies in the US and Japan they work really well for smallies. Gbay and simcoe should be killer. Tried on NRX852 but a little too stiff, still have to find a new combo for it. I have a bunch and will get more at the Show this weekend. I've got a Dobyns 704CB glass that will be getting some spybait duty this summer. Should work well on the smaller baits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musky_hunter Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I've got a Dobyns 704CB glass that will be getting some spybait duty this summer. Should work well on the smaller baits. Should work fine with a finesse reel. Buddy uses a Pixy SPR and DX701. I'm thinking of using the XX Drop Shot rod or a DX702SF with my Daiwa Fuego. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I'll probably toss my Calais MG-5 on it to keep the retrieve nice and slow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 7, 2014 Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Dang. I popped a hole in a dying flutter years ago and continued to use it this way.. I coulda been rich! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
206 Posted February 7, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 7, 2014 Dang. I popped a hole in a dying flutter years ago and continued to use it this way.. I coulda been rich! according to you user name your are "Rich" Well I may pick one of these up and give it a try, not going outta my way to find a special rod just yet but we'll see if these can be productive in Kawarthas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 That's a far cry from using chunks of hotdog under a float for bass. (yes I remembered) Mike, you have got it all wrong. I was running a carolina rigged hotdog. There was never any float involved. Duo realis spin bait 80s are real nice. They have great detail and for such a small bait, they can be casted a good distance with 6-8 pound fluoro. Do they work in southern Ontario. maybe. The one thing you will find when you get one (you should probably get at least 2 as I only have 3 left) is that they are tiny. The hooks are razor sharp but tiny too. I wish they made a spin bait 100. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cudz Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 I was actually using the spy bait technique early last summer with another lure I had before I got my spin baits. These other baits are quite rare but they work awesome and are way bigger than the duo spin bait and they way 3/4 ounces and cast a million miles. Another bait that can be used as a spy bait is the lucky craft wander. I had 3 of them and I believe I sold them all.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillM Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Chris, we'll have to try these out night fishing this year Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lookinforwalleye Posted February 9, 2014 Report Share Posted February 9, 2014 Yes and don`t forget the soon to arrive spybait line...made of space age material to let you really spy on fish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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