Spin cycle

Combining flash, vibration and a large profile, spinnerbaits should always remain an active part of the grass angler’s lineup.

Work the edges of contour changes, points and any laydowns protruding from the grass line. Water depth and wind speed will guide your size choice, but a 3/8- to ½-ounce model will serve most grass applications. A combination of Colorado blade for thump and willow for flash is a good bet.

Making contact without bogging down is the objective, so gauge your retrieve to the grass height and density. If the grass is thick and reaching the surface, you’ll want to burn the spinnerbait around the edges and over the lane between major grass clumps.

For deeper or sparsely spaced vegetation, slow-roll the spinnerbait just fast enough to keep those blades turning.

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