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Fishing Spoons

This Ultimate beginners guide to fishing spoons for bass should help you to understand what to use, how to use it and more tips for success!

Recommended Line

Fluoro Mainline

6-10lb

Braid Mainline

10-20lb

Mono Leader

6-10lb

Recommended Rod & Reel

Rod Type

Baitcaster

Rod Length

6’6“-7’0”

Rod Action

Moderate, Moderate-Fast, Fast

Rod Power

Medium

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Fishing Spoons

Just starting out and on the lookout for spoons for your bass fishing? Read this handy guide to learn all you need to know about bass fishing spoons.

‘If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day, teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime.’ 

When it comes to bass fishing, there are many ways to catch a bass–which is why bass fishing is popular for people just starting out with angling. Bass survive most American climates and are easily lured by lures of all different types. 

However, for the angler looking for a lure that is versatile and simple to use, then spoons are a great option. All that’s needed is to cast, reel, and catch the bass. They will trigger predator species that swim in either fresh or saltwater throughout the world. They can be cast, jigged, trolled, or swung to be successful in any part of the water column. 

Luring fish with spoons is one of the most common methods of bass fishing. If you want to know more about the world of bass fishing spoons, keep reading this article to find out more about what they are and how they are useful to anglers! 

What are Bass Fishing Spoons?

Spoons are arguably one of the simplest lures for bass fishing. They are named ‘spoons’ simply due to their spoon-like shape. They are usually made of metal or shell, and their concave body with a hole in the line attachment at one end and a hole for the hook attachment at the other. Some bass anglers choose to customize their spoon hooks and will only buy the spoon component, but others will choose to purchase spoons with the hooks included. 

One of the main features of a spoon is the reflection of light and movement, and the oscillating movement of a spoon will go a long way in appealing to the bass’ lateral line system and drawing them from cover. When the sun shines brightly over the water, the glint on a spoon can cause a lot of flashing resembling a prey fish reflection. This feature can exaggerate this feature- more so in specific weather conditions where the sun is brighter and the light intensifies. 

Spoon luring is a preferred technique for bass anglers as it is one of the easiest lures. All it needs is a simple cast, time to allow the lure to fall into the water, and then a sharp upward movement when the bass is more likely to strike. 

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Best Bass Fishing Spoons Set-up 

The best bass fishing spoons are only as good as their setup. Most spoons will work generally well with most types of equipment, but here are some of the things you’ll need to set up your bass fishing spoons: 

Fishing Rod 

Casting spoons are safe for any type of rod. The type of rod you choose will depend on how you get them out of the water. 

Bass anglers will tend to lean towards baitcasting or spinning rods. Baitcasting rods are a little more complicated to use for beginners who may need to work on their casting technique, but do give the angler a little more control. Baitcasting rods will work best with a surface spoon. 

Reels 

Like any type of fishing, anglers will have their own preference for the reel they use for bass fishing. Reel options for bass fishing are broad. The reason for this is that spoons are not heavily reliant on reel speed and can be used within a range of speeds. 

Line 

Typically, all line types work with fishing spoons, but for bass fishing, you will need to using them with fluorocarbon lines that pass the 15-25 pound test. 

Another benefit of using fluorocarbon for bass fishing is that it works well with spoons and is invisible in water and sinks better than most monofilament and braided lines. 

Most anglers will recommend using a snap swivel with a spoon several inches away from the lure itself. Doing this will help to prevent the line from twisting and causing potential breakage. It also helps to improve the spoon’s action and giving them more freedom to move. 

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How To Use Bass Fishing Spoons 

Due to their simplicity, bass anglers enjoy using fishing spoons while fishing for bass, and there are several tried and tested techniques from established anglers all over the world. Here are some of the most popular bass fishing techniques using spoons. 

Vertical Jigging 

Vertical jigging is one of the most popular bass spoon fishing techniques. The reason for this is that spoons have the best drop for jigging due to the flash and the flutter you get as a result. Start by ringing up your spinning rod with a half-ounce jigging spoon and an eight-pound test line. 

This technique works best on days where the sun is bright since spoons reflect the light from the Sun. This is why many anglers prefer fishing in the early morning due to the powerful sunrise at that time of day. The brighter the flash the more attention you will attract and the more bass you ultimately catch.

Swimming 

Swimming works well as another technique due to its potential to catch flashes of light. This technique works best if you can pump the rods as you do it. By pumping your road back and forth the lure will dart around the water, creating a flash that acts like a dying baitfish. 

Try and find as much clear water as possible if you’re going to use this technique. Slow down your presentation enough to keep your spoon at the desired depth in the water. Go too fast, and you’ll be too close to the surface to catch any bass.

Popping 

One of the many reasons that anglers choose to fish with spoons is due to the resemblance of shad and minnows – the baitfish you wish to replicate while fishing. If you see bass congregating towards service then popping is an excellent technique to use.

To do this, cost your spoon right past the school of fish, wait for a second and then pop the little back. This technique also works best on sunny days.

Pitching 

This technique is similar to jigging, but you will deliberately cast your spoon near vegetation, stumps, or structure under the water. While this is a common strategy for using soft plastic lures, it also works well for spoons since they move quickly. 

Bass are known to be opportunistic predators and will bite anything even if they’re not feeding at that time. Using the pitching technique works best when you have a little bit of red on your spoon. They will see red and believe that the baitfish are injured, increasing the likelihood of them striking.

When To Use Bass Fishing Spoons 

Bass fishing spoons will typically work best during the warmer months, due to their effectiveness in the sun.

Spoons work by reflecting light on the metal which gives off a similar appearance to typical baitfish such as minnows and shad. In the summer, bass will go deeper in the water to look for cooler water temperatures. But since fish will also go deeper in the water in winter, effective spoon fishing can happen at any point of the year. 

Chrome spoons work best on brighter days, but white spoons are best on overcast days. 

Best Bass Fishing Spoons 

Interested in trying bass fishing with spoons for yourself? Here are some of the best fishing spoons you can buy:

Flutter Spoons 

These spoons earned their name through their action. They have a curved shape like a spoon you’d find in your kitchen. These spoons will typically ‘flutter’ as they sink, drawing attention to attract the bass. One of the best flutter spoons on the market is the Nichols Lake Fork Spoon which is available in weights between 1 ⅛ oz and ¾ oz and in 6 different colors. Prices range from $9.84-$15.89. 

Another popular favorite is the Stike King Lure Spoon available for $9.99. This spoon is designed to look exactly like a Shad under the water. 

Finally, the Ben Parker Flutter Spoon is lighter in appearance and slightly larger so it is visible to bass, reflecting the light at every depth. 

Jigging Spoons 

Jigging spoons are typically much smaller in size and less action. They are ideal for cold, clear water. Used by lots of anglers for vertical jigging. 

One of the most popular jigging spoons is the Kastmaster spoon which can cost anywhere between $3.26 and $16.52 depending on the size and color you go for. 

Another popular jigging spoon is the Livingston EBS Lures Jigging spoon. The ‘EBS’ feature is a chip that plays ‘Electronic Baitfish Sounds’ and is highly effective in attracting bass deep in the water. 

So there we have it, a beginner’s introduction to the world of Bass Fishing Spoons. Hopefully, this guide will encourage you to get yourself out there and enjoy one of the most popular types of fishing! 

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