We are coming into the fall season in Kansas. Around October, I always have a Spinnerbait tied on. Spinnerbaits work year round, but there are two times of the year. They work best for me; April and October.
Spring is when I like throwing a really big Spinnerbait with double Colorado blades. I throw two different colors white and white/chartreuse. It gives off a really big thump to help attract bass. Use a very strong rod with heavy action and reel 7:1 gear ration. Prefer to throw 20 lb fluorocarbon.
Fall is the next time I like to throw a blade. The fish are feeding up for the long winter. So, the fish can really be very active and covering water with a blade can help you find fish fast. Since the baitfish can be any size, there are about three different type of Spinnerbait I like to throw. Look around at the baitfish size, and it can help you choose the right Spinnerbait. I like to throw a 1/4oz. small Colorado/Willow Spinnerbait in white. Last year, we had a great time throwing a little bigger Spinnerbait 3/8oz. in White around laydown and standing timber for some really big fish. Twins caught some really good fish last October. If the water is really clear, I prefer to throw a shad color Double/Willow spinnerbait about 1/2oz. You can burn it just below the surface. I throw the smaller or medium size spinnerbait on medium heavy action rod with a 7:1 gear ratio reel. Will throw the 1/4oz. spinnerbait with 14lb fluorocarbon and 3/8oz. blade. I use 20lb fluorocarbon.
One tip when you throw a blade, you can just reel it straight in. I like to jerk or pause the blade. That little bit of action can really entice a bite. I have seen it multiple time on my videos. When I throw a Spinnerbait right when I jerk or pause the bait, a bass will hit.
So this fall choose a spinnerbait you like. You may catch your personnel best bass this fall.