Crymdawg Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Gang, I'm seeing conflicting info on where to put the blade reflecting tape. I put mine on the back side facing the lure body. Other sources put it on the front of the blade which I can't understand why. The fish approaches from the rear, so why put the reflector tape on the front ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 I've built spinnerbaits both ways for my customer. I believe it is personal preference. I don't use reflective tape, but I would put the reflective tape on the convex side. In your case you want to put it on the inside of the convex side. The inside of all my blades are polished smooth to reflect either the brass or chrome finish to give off flash. You also have to figure that fish don't always follow a spinnerbait. They may see it from the front or from the side and then hit the blade. The only time I would believe that fish see the blade is when the spinnerbait drops on the cast and or if you slow roll the spinnerbait along the bottom. I personally believe that most of the time the blade is spinning too fast for the fish to see it and when they hit it, it is a reaction strike. JMO 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 No logic here, I put mine on the side away from the hook as I feel more fish attack from the side after seeing it approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 21, 2023 Report Share Posted October 21, 2023 Are you talking about chatterbait blades or spinnerbait blades? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 2 hours ago, mark poulson said: Are you talking about chatterbait blades or spinnerbait blades? Can't read topic? LOL 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crymdawg Posted October 22, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 I'm referring to chatter bait blades also called Bladed Jigs. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 18 hours ago, 21xdc said: Can't read topic? LOL Well if you read the topic correctly why didn't you reply? It's easy to criticize and then make an empty post. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 7 hours ago, Crymdawg said: I'm referring to chatter bait blades also called Bladed Jigs. Sorry misread the original thread. I put it on the hook side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 34 minutes ago, cadman said: Well if you read the topic correctly why didn't you reply? It's easy to criticize and then make an empty post. I didn't need to clarify.... I can read.... LOL. I just find it funny that some make a super long reply........ W/O actually even trying to read the subject title first. That's real helpful... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 (edited) Well I'm not as perfect as you. Like I said, you apparently read it correctly and after all of your comments you still didn't reply to the OP's original thread. That's real helpful as well. If you are going to criticize, why don't you give us your input. Edited October 22, 2023 by cadman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 26 minutes ago, 21xdc said: I didn't need to clarify.... I can read.... LOL. I just find it funny that some make a super long reply........ W/O actually even trying to read the subject title first. That's real helpful... I appreciate anyone who will take the time and effort to make a detailed reply, even if they misread the topic. It's far easier to criticize than to actually contribute. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 My question would be why reflection type at all on blade baits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
21xdc Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Lighten up.... Buttercup! Some here are wound way too tight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassjiggin1955 Posted October 22, 2023 Report Share Posted October 22, 2023 Crymdawg Can you tell us why you use reflector type on blades of your blade baits. Is there a theory on how it help you catch fish. I'm not trying to put you on the spot. I'm just curious is all. With all the blades that are polished Gold Nickel Bronze and Black nickel that are available now days Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
