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How many people use beetle spins? I haven't used them for years, But I just bought a few to try out again. Was wondering how everybody fishes them? I just cast and slow reel back sometimes stopping and letting bait fall to the bottom then reeling back up.
I have used them for years. Probably have 10 in my box right now. Slow retrieve,stop and start, even the countdown method. Some times I tip them with, worms. mousies or grubs, sometimes minnows. The nice part is that you can re-use the harnes, put new colors on or even the glow in the dark. Whatever works.
I use them,mostly 1/32 oz. But a couple bigger ones.I use them like a spinnerbait,throwing into trees.Unerwater that is,lol.But have got a couple out of the water also.
We use them , have caught gills, white perch, yellow perch, and Ba$$ on them.... use white , green, and yellow..... grub and split tail.............
I use them a good bit fishing farm ponds.
Love em since I saw them on Virgil Wards Championship fishing Show!!!!!!!!!!!!
Okay so I'm showing my age LOL I use them from 1/32 up to 1/4 oz., I make my own jigs and V spinner frames so that saves me money also. Haven't gotten the bug for pouring plastics as I'm not that artistic.
I'm like everyone else, always looking for the bodies and a member here made me 50 each in two colors, their from the old style molds with 1 flat side but if you rig them right the rounded side is underneath.
Slow roll, steady retreive, drop and jerk, reel and drop keep trying till you figure out which one they want.
Fatman
Caught lots of gills and small bass on them. Excellent "search" bait.
That's the only way I bream fish.
Been there and done that myself, hit the water most of the time though lol. Great spring time bait, really like em in off colored water with a gold blade if you can find them.Quote:
Originally Posted by azslabber
The "real" Beetle Spin was made by Bass Buster in the 60's. I use to order them direct by the card. I have caught more different types of fish on the Beetle than other lure. A "good" beetle has a larger (white) eye than the beetles made today. 1/32nd oz. Tip: Fish the Beetle slow, and I mean slow, very slow, just enough to flip the blade and always keep "count". I count and leave the Beetle hit bottom. On the retrive I count to get my depth where the fish hits and is suspended. Remember the count and on the cast, count to that number b4 retrieving. 4lb test on a 5 ft. fiberglas(if u can still find a soft rod) is the best. Even tho I mostly fly fish now for everything, I still carry a ultra lite with a Beetle to speed-up my locating the fish b4 I use the flyrod.
I met a guy in Flordia that trolled with them for crappie on Orange and Lockloosa Lakes. The fish camp where we stayed had a fish fry every Sunday and this guy would supply the fish. Beetle Spins was the only thing that he used. He was using 4 poles longline style.
white with red and black with red!
I see there are a lot of ways to fish this bait. Thanks for the input everybody.
to me the best beetle spin type bait made today is the cajun spin by k&e lures I believe. I use the 1/32 size, it has a very very small blade that turns freely. black body with chartruese tip on the tail is my favorite.
I rarely use anything else when bream fishing. I keep a handful of different colors but I use one and only one. That is a 1/32 oz black w/yellow stripes. I don't care if the water is gin clear or the color of chocolate milk. That is all I need.
Someone already mentioned differences between the Bass Buster and the Johnson lures. On the old Bass Buster lure (which I prefer) the head is more of a keel shape than the round ones on recent production Johnson lures. Also, on the Bass Buster lures the blade was smaller and the arm on the spinner was shorter. All of that might or might not make a difference but I feel more confident in them and I believe confidence goes a long way toward catching more fish.
I bought ajohnson beetle spin in 1/32 oz white. I will later buy the 1/32 0z black/yellow.
Oh yeah, I like the Beetle Spins in various sizes. When I was younger, I used to make my own by bending a paper clip, adding a swivel, split ring, spinner blade, and leadhead. But lately I've been using the Roadrunners a little more. I can't really say which is more effective. But I'd say a Beetle Spin is more of a finder lure.
I like the white body with the red dot on the back!
Try a "Spin Dandy", remove the skirt & replace it with a cricket...Works great for me..
You guy's have you ever threw a charlie B ? willow leaf? Check them out, and when i trow them i modifey them!!
I used to use the Johnson beetle spins but these new baits have a ton more acition that the old bettle spins check them out at Jiggin Joe's Hand Tied Jigs they have a ton of tail action and you wont be dissapointed in them. They come in many different colors and can be made in more colors than whats listed on the site. Just contact him and he will hook you up.
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i have caught alot of big blue gill andd shellcracker in fl using the black and yellow bettle spinprobably almost into the thousands
yup I cant say they dont catch fish because I used them for a long time but I really like the new split tail baits at Jiggin Joe's Hand Tied Jigs they have been and are catching fish all over the USA. and I dont even fish with the beetle spins since I got turned on to these. Just try a few and see if you like the action and how your success rate is with them. I think you will be amazed how great the tail action is on these baits.
Bettle spins are one of my all time favorites for pond fishing. I use 1/16 oz. bucktail ,hackle or plastic on them. They catch about every thing in a pond or stream. I make my own so its cheap to.
About a year ago I was fishing with my son(11) and an old friend and my son found an old beetle spin in my tackle box, "I want to try this dad" he said, I said you can if you want to but I havent used them in years. He tied that thing on and started catching crappie like crazy!! So I went to digging in the tackle box for some more. To make a long story short, that eve. we cleaned about 70 slabs! I use them all the time now !LOL
I took my son Josh on his first fishing trip this afteroon (he's 5). He was tossing an orange beetle spin that he picked out. He caught this shellcracker and this nice bass all by himself. Proud Papa!
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wow duckbill thats great. Got to love those little guys catching fish and enjoying the outdoors and now you have some great pictures and memories that will last for ever. thanks for sharing with us
Duck
Great PICS!!!!!!!! The smile says it all
Fatman
I have used them for years and they still have a place in my tackle box.
I found that they work best if when casting, you have a half a turn on the reel when the bait hits the water. Letting the bait fall before starting the retrieve netted alot less fish. Worked well for me.
I have to admit I love them for just about anything. I have a whole box full in my crappie set up. I use curly tail grubs of all colors. I have caught bass, bream, crappie, yellow perch and even catfish on them. My biggest bass caught in eastern North Carolina was on a bettle spin and a 4 1/2 foot ultra light rod. It took me 40 minutes to land it. I was using 4lb test line.
I have started my grandchildre on them. Lots of fun.
Bo Bryant
Duckbill
Great pictures. One will never regret time spent on the water with a child. I now spend my time, when possible, with my grandchildren. All of them love to fish.
I think it is especially special that he caught these on a lure he picked out!! Great way to go.
By the way, Isaiah 41:10 is one of my favorite verses.
Bo Bryant
Jacksonville, NC