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No joke on the beetle spin. Years ago I had a GREAT day using a beetle spin. If I remember correctly, it was in the fall and temps were dropping. I was fishing a small pocket with a small creek coming in. I caught several bass 3-6lbs. My best 5 were probably 20-25 lbs.
If I had to name 1 lure that I can catch any species of fish on any lake I fish in Northwest Wisconsin it woud be The Beetle-Spin. Bluegill, Pumpkinseed, Perch, Lg, & Small Mouth Bass, & Pike attack it with a vengeance.
When I teach my little Niece’s & Nephew’s to fish. After the Hook Bobber & Worm has got them hooked on fishing, I move them to the Beetle-Spin as there 1st Lure. But I tell them that’s my Lure and they can use it if they think they are ready. I tell them they can keep it only if they catch a fish on it. Then I tell them they can’t ever use that Beetle- Spin ever again because it is special. They can keep it in their tackle box forever to remind them of me teaching them to fish. Then I give them 2 brand new Beetle- Spins. So if they loose it, it’s no big deal they got another one.
Where can I find 1/2oz? Been looking for 2 years. I’ve caught a ton with them,
I fished these as a kid 50 years ago after seeing Virgil Ward use them on tv. They still work today
I’m 60 now and I can’t tell you how many fish I’ve caught on a beetle spin. My favorite color was the black/w yellow stripes. I was using that when I was a young teenager walking the banks of canals and ponds in S. Fl. You can catch everything from bream up to some of the largest large mouth bass. That’s one definitely for someone’s survival box.
Why would you use a beetle spin over a spinner with a small fluke on a light spinner?
I USE A 3 INCH GRUB ON MINE
MY NICK NAME IS THE BEETLE SPIN QUEEN IN OUR CLUB I HAVE WON MORE OFF THE BACK OF THE BOAT WITH THIS BAIT AND THEY WONT BE CAUGHT DEAD FISHING IT AND THATS FINE BY ME
BEETLE SPIN FOR THE WIN! My son and I happened on this lure three years ago by accident. It is our #1 lure here in SW Ohio. We’ve caught, LMB, SMB, white bass, rock bass, Saugeye, drum, catfish, crappie, Carp(yes), gar…. Anytime we can’t get a bite, we go to the beetle spin… last night-20+ smallies in the GMR!
I have a box full of Megabass and other expensive lures, but a beetle spin has never let me down… Got me hooked when I was a kid catching crappie and bass back to back on them. Still throw them to this day over 25 years later.
Thank you Randy.
Yellow black is much better. So are green blac stripes.
Every bit of 50 years, I still have some. It’s crazy that some people think these things are new.🤦♂️🤦♂️🤦♂️
Virgil Ward would be proud.
A beetle spin can help you get a limit when you are struggling to do so. A lot of the fish are small that you catch but sometimes a 12 or 14 inch fish can make or break you in a tournament. Although most will be smaller there are times when a decent 3 or 4 pounder will be caught so be sure to use a light enough rod or have your drag set so a big one won't straighten out the small wire hook. Anyway my 2cents. Good video Randy👍
In south Louisiana where I grew up we had something called a "Sparkle Beetle." They are the exact same body but larger, about 3.5 inches and just fished on a 1/4 jig head. I had so much success with beetle spins I just found larger colorado blades and fashioned my own "super beetle spins" and caught monster redfish with them. Arguably one of my two go to lures along with gold spoons.
I remember the old beetle spin when I was a kid in East Texas fishing little natural lakes near the Trinity River. I only recall getting them in black or white.
In that same vein, I have a question: What are your thoughts on the old H&H spinnerbait? I remember tearing them up as a kid with the black and white or yellow 75 cent H&H spinnerbaits. I haven't tried them up here yet.
I took a 20 year break from bass fishing, but have recently gotten back into it since I moved to the Ozarks. Fishing is entirely different up here. I really appreciate your channel. It's informative, but not over-the-top pushy or salesy. A lot of these guys are obviously just trying to sell gear, and shaping their content around it.
If you ever find yourself near Bella Vista, AR, look me up. I'll buy you lunch.
My kid caught about a 3 pounder on a white beetlespin in Lake Champlain last year when we were out on the paddle board drifting over some vegetation and casting for perch–it was wild.
Makes perfect sense. Will give it a try. Thanks!
The shop I go to sells just the spinner portion and i keep some on hand and often fish them with my favorite jigs.
Have you checked out any of the new-ish Zmans micro finness baits? The little swimbaits & stingerz are fire! I've caught about every species on them.
Randy try replacing the plastic with a small paddletail. I slam the bass up here in New York with that minor change all summer long. Started doing this with the old mister twister sassy shad. It's a KILLER.
Caught my first bass on that, and still catch walleye after walleye on them!
I like putting a curly tail body on my beetle spins. 1/32 oz. black curly tail beetle spin is deadly for panfish.
i have 1/4 oz beatle spins with weed guards. Great bait caught a ton of fish on them. they are old and you can't get them any more. Rick Clunn found some for me in the late 70's at small tackle shop. Great bait.