Spoons – reliable metal baits

Spoons and their big brothers the spoons catch bass all year round, but are especially effective during cold water periods. In recent years, several new metal lures have appeared on the market, which speaks of their effectiveness in catching bass and other species of fish.

The term “spoon” refers to a wide range of baits. When bass fishing in northern waters, it's hard to go wrong with a 1 to 8 cm spoon or spoon. Spoons can be categorized in many ways. Here we will divide them into either flat or curved models, as this feature affects their action and fall rate, among other things.

Flat spoons

Shallow spoons sink quickly and have less flutter, making them good for bass with narrow strike windows. They are equally effective for precise vertical tactics such as jigging over an irregular bottom or along a steep ledge.

Curved spoons

A curved spoon moves more erratically and the more curved the lure, the wilder it behaves. This means that these baits sink more slowly than straight spoons. The time spent in the water increases, which is useful for attracting scattered or suspended bass and encouraging hesitant onlookers to bite.

A word about weights

It is advisable to have spoons of different weights in order to fish effectively in different depths and water conditions. When fishing at greater depths, in large bodies of water or in fast currents, heavier spoons are essential. Lighter versions can be worthwhile for casting at medium depths, especially in smaller bodies of water. 

Good places in autumn

Deep, lush beds of vegetation and isolated clumps of weeds are popular feeding spots for bass in the fall. Spoons or special weed spoons can be very effective when fishing the edges of vegetation. The mechanics of fishing with a curved spoon around grass and vegetation are straightforward. Fan the top of the vegetation or make short gaps along the outside edge. Let the bait sink for a few seconds, but not so far that it penetrates the vegetation, otherwise it will definitely get caught in the plants. Next, slowly raise the rod to pluck the bait, pause to let it flutter downward as you reel in the slack line, and then jig it again. Most hits occur when the bait falls.