fshng2 Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 These just look goooo-d, and you would think should be in everyone's tackle box. Just like AAA Insurance. You know... work Anywhere, Anytime and catch almost Anything. I used them last year for flounder when all else failed and did ok. Haven't had the occasion to use them since. Underspins made the difference for at least two guys at the Bass Master Classic. 2004 Classic 2nd place Aarons Marten. 2015 Classic 1st place Casey Ashley. So why don't we hear much talk about underspins? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted April 11, 2017 Report Share Posted April 11, 2017 I make and own a ton of them, But I have not done that great with them... I have caught fish, But the bait don't impress me yet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishn4fishn Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 I always have one tied on. I flat tore them up from March thru October last year. Bass hammered it when they hit it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted April 12, 2017 Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 Yes, I have several. I don't know why they are not more popular. The pony head style underspin had bee good for ice fishing, bottom bouncing walleye, and even shaky head jigs styles. I don't fish with them in every case, but when I find the right conditions, they come right out of my boxes and on to my line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Anglinarcher said: Yes, I have several. I don't know why they are not more popular. The pony head style underspin had bee good for ice fishing, bottom bouncing walleye, and even shaky head jigs styles. I don't fish with them in every case, but when I find the right conditions, they come right out of my boxes and on to my line. Good to hear you had success. Do- it -Mold must think they are worth investing in too. They have the pony horse and sea horse head and lately introduced the herring head underspin. That blade adds just enough flash and vibration to get the fishes attention. I have heard a willow blade works best, as long as it's not to big. Any thoughts? Edited April 12, 2017 by fshng2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2017 32 minutes ago, wishn4fishn said: I always have one tied on. I flat tore them up from March thru October last year. Bass hammered it when they hit it. That's what I was hoping to hear.....yeah smoking em. Which weight and blade configuration do you find works best? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wishn4fishn Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 Fshnh2 I mostly use the 1/4 oz. with a size 3 willow. I run a Do-It 3.75" essential series swimbait on it or a 3.8" keitech variation on there. I mostly fish it along weed lines and lay downs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRammit Posted April 13, 2017 Report Share Posted April 13, 2017 I have a fishing buddy, older fellow, who's entire tackle box consists of only 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 oz Roadrunners No matter what I throw, he out fishes me with his roadrunners every damn time! I keep telling him I'm gonna get in his tackle box and snip off all his blades one day 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted April 14, 2017 Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 I was catching a few fish with them when using them for suspended bass in the summer. I didn't really think about using them too much until Casey Ashly won the classic on one in cold water so I decided to see how early spring and late fall would produce. Well I'm sold on them now, reel just fast enough to have the blade tick the bottom, I've been doing well, especially after a front blows through and the fish move out and get tight to cover, for some reason they'll hit the under spin over a plain swimbait. I'm using the Ultra Minnow mold modified for a larger hook and the swivel. BTW, I saw some guys complaining about the Casey's classic made by Blakemore, they are saying that the blade hits the body when reeled, I'd like to go on record and say that is a built in fail safe!! I was using the Swarming Hornet before making them just to see if it would be something worth making myself, I found if you reel too fast with a wide body fluke style bait that the blade would hit the body, I figured it was a design flaw but it wasn't, after talking to a few anglers I know that use them, they told me the idea is to reel slow enough that the blade spins right below the body, if the blade rides high and touches the body you are going too fast. Well after I adjusted the retrieve I found I started catching fish, and I've been consistently been able to catch fish on it since I slowed down to allow the blade to a little lower, a good swivel helps you do this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 Smalljaw thanks for the heads up on slowing down the speed, great reading. Just so I understand, you are using the horse head under spins correct? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 14, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2017 21 hours ago, JRammit said: I have a fishing buddy, older fellow, who's entire tackle box consists of only 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 oz Roadrunners No matter what I throw, he out fishes me with his roadrunners every damn time! I keep telling him I'm gonna get in his tackle box and snip off all his blades one day That one broad-sided me! My wife was wondering what I was laughing at. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Good Fishing Posted April 16, 2017 Report Share Posted April 16, 2017 Underspins are kind of like rooster tails -- both are grossly under appreciated. They're both highly versatile, working against a wide array of fish and in a broad range of conditions. And they're both easy to customize or make on your own! They definitely deserve more love. I can only assume neither gets much attention because they've been around forever. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 On 4/13/2017 at 11:27 AM, wishn4fishn said: Fshnh2 I mostly use the 1/4 oz. with a size 3 willow. I run a Do-It 3.75" essential series swimbait on it or a 3.8" keitech variation on there. I mostly fish it along weed lines and lay downs. Thanks, I guess it's best to keep willow blade small like a size 3. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 Bigger blade ruin the tracking of the bait. I use #3 and smaller even on 5/8 heads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I use a modified Ultra Minnow for my underspins. I like using a size 3.5 willow for 1/4oz up to 1/2oz, the little larger blade creates a lot of flash at slow speeds. When I first made them I used the size 3 willow and on the ultra minnow head I had to reel a bit too fast for my liking, the 3.5 grads a little more water and has a little more flash and lets you go a little slower. On the other end the size 4 was too bit and caused tracking issues on anything under 1/2oz. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 11 hours ago, smalljaw said: I use a modified Ultra Minnow for my underspins. I like using a size 3.5 willow for 1/4oz up to 1/2oz, the little larger blade creates a lot of flash at slow speeds. When I first made them I used the size 3 willow and on the ultra minnow head I had to reel a bit too fast for my liking, the 3.5 grads a little more water and has a little more flash and lets you go a little slower. On the other end the size 4 was too bit and caused tracking issues on anything under 1/2oz. I would like to see a pic of your Ultra Minnow mod. This is a pic of some I modified. http://www.tackleunderground.com/community/gallery/image/16179-ultra-minnow-underspin-mod/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 17, 2017 Report Share Posted April 17, 2017 I use the Horse Heads and pony heads, and this is a head style I traded for from a friend who has a custom mold. I use these small ones for panfish 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 4 hours ago, Fatman said: I use the Horse Heads and pony heads, and this is a head style I traded for from a friend who has a custom mold. I use these small ones for panfish Interesting ones Fatman. That mold looks real nice, what are the weights? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttexas Posted April 18, 2017 Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Caught some nice bass around shallow grass and lily pads on a 1/4oz underspin this weekend. They also work for catching these 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fshng2 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Report Share Posted April 18, 2017 Nice channel cat. Did you make your jig and soft plastic? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uttexas Posted April 19, 2017 Report Share Posted April 19, 2017 That would have been extra good, but no It was a 5/0 owner flashy swimmer with a 4.5 LFT live magic shad I did bring my homemade 9/0 underspins and homemade larger 6 inch swimbaits; but they were eating smaller baitfish this weekend 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted April 20, 2017 Report Share Posted April 20, 2017 They're 1/32nd and 1/16th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usneskimo Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 has anybody poured these and attached a longer wire to attach the blade? I am trying to figure out how to recreate the picasso style underspin. I think i have settled on the poison tail mold. The problem I am trying to solve(I am very very new to pouring) is getting the wire in without having to modify the mold. If i went with a 1mm titanium welding rod or smaller even .5mm Can I pour the head and then heat the wire and slip it in while the wire is red hot? Again I am extremely new at this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apdriver Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 I don't think it will work, Eskimo. See, most of your inserts/wireforms will have a kink or a bent end or something for the lead to flow around. This holds the wireform in place. It must be inserted into the mold before you pour the lead. You are talking about a relatively easy modification though. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
usneskimo Posted April 27, 2017 Report Share Posted April 27, 2017 would i just need to route out a groove just big enough to pinch the wire in to the mold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
