I don't routinely use the beetle spin, but if I'm in a boat and can't locate bluegill on the flats I will slow troll a 1/32oz stock black and yellow beetle spin with the electric trolling motor until I find them. After locating them, I prefer to drop to a 1/64oz beetle or trout magnet, but the spinner allows for slower trolling and works great for searching. My dad was very fond of using what were once called Super Beetles in purple for bass fishing.