by dahlberg » Fri Feb 06, 2015 8:15 am
that's great topic. I could go on for an hour. there are many mods that can be made to spinnerbaits. in regards to pike I like to do three things to the fuselage specific to pike, and vary the spinner shape and size based on other things. I like to use a jig head/split ring/safety pin spinner combo so it hinges. I find much better hook ups, especially on the larger fish. also of course a full circle rather than a bend where the steel leader connects to keep it from sliding up to the blade.
also like a little shorter arm and try to get to have a little "hitch in it's giddy-up" now and then and miss half a beat. Also like to bulk up the skirt (silicone) a little and add a soft plastic body of some kind. favorite all round blade is a hildibrandt willowleaf from size 8 down to 4 1/2. Heads from 3/8 up to an ounce or better. no double "up-down" hooks or otherwise as it results in too many throat shots. IMO it's likely the most versatile pike bait ever and totally modifiable while in the boat!
best
L
Larry Dahlberg
The Hunt For Big Fish