Rigging the new blade baits

After looking over the new blade baits, I’ve got a couple questions. I see there are 3 holes to tie to. Which do you use and why??

Thanks!

Always choose the middle one Kooty!!!!

no seriously…it depends on what depth you want your blade bait to run if casting…or if your veritcally jigging these.. I think that is the reason behind the multiple holes to tie too!!!!

The three holes allow for different vibration and running depth. The front hole is for shallow running when casting and a high amount of vibration. The middle hole is, well the middle hole and good for get’n jiggy wit’ it. The back hole is for deep running while casting and the least vibration.

Chris

Ok, so the middle one isn’t just made for jigging as far as I know but good for it.

Maybe I should, but I don’t know what these new blades look like. Anyone have a link to a site that sells them?

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Maybe I should, but I don’t know what these new blades look like. Anyone have a link to a site that sells them?

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Here’s the thread by BFT telling about them.

BFT Bladebaits

Here’s a grouping shot of all the colors.

From the post it sounds like Dave will be opening them up for online sales here shortly. At present it sounds like only Everts Resort has them available.

We will be happy to mail if supplies allow.

Dean truely is a magician with a blade bait. I’ll have to talk him into getting in front of the camera for a little “how to” video clip for posting here on the site.

I’ll have to see how badly he wants to test drive the 1850. Maybe some hands on training can be swapped for a test drive in my buddies boat.

He got to test drive a 190 reata the other day I should’ve made him give me a blade lesson. I can’t catch anything on blades, but I’ve going to try again today.

I think the trick with the blades is to not get too out of control with them. Don’t snap them hard way up windmill style. You see some guys just going to town on them.
Just lift them 6-10 inches with a steady lift enough to make the blade waggle. Let it down on a tight line, pick up, slight jig, hold-bam. That’s how we’ve had success with them anyway.
I never really used them much until this year, but after using them alot this fall, I will always have one tied on when I plan to vertical jig.

What action/style rods and reels are you using for blades? Mono or Fluro or super line?

I use a 6′ 2″ medium action spinning rod spooled with fireline. Helps to feel the bites when you are letting the bait back down.

I’ve seen lots of guys using casting rods and baitcasters too. I run a tiller so I usually sit in back and need my left hand to run the trolling motor so I use the spinning. Whichever you’re more comfortable with I guess.

For vertical jigging, I use a 6’3″ rod, medium action/extra fast tip rod and spinning reel with a superline (personally I use fireline). I like the sensitivity it provides and I especially like the extra fast tip for the vertical presentation. When casting, I switch to a 6’6″ rod, medium action, fast tip with a spinning reel and superline. I like the longer rod and less sensitive tip to work the blade back to the boat. These combos have worked well for me but, gain, use what you are most comfortable with.

No doubt these would work well ice fishing walleyes too.

Blade baits are a good way to attract fish too.

This brings em in and then the dead stick usually gets hit.

Thanks for the test drive Nick!Awesome boat!
Yes Kooty….you are on the money

In regards to fishing blades,there are 2 basic presentations vertical and pitching.Everyone has there own preferences,but I have found that when pitching,most folks use too heavy of action in there rod selection.Hardline,ie:fireline/power-pro 6-8 # test and a #2 straight snap is crucial.I really prefer a 6’6″ to 7′ med light action when casting.Without the right set-up,it is not a very effective method.It is very important not to overfish this presentation.90% of the time 1/4oz is the preferred wt.
Good fishing to all!

Hey Dean, why is it crucial to use a #2 straight snap in the blade. I am not understanding why one can not tie directly to the blade, eccept to make changing color eaisier.

Dean,

So you think the straight snap helps with the action, or do you use it for ease of changing baits?

Brent

Both reasons,action and change over,but probably the biggest reason,is not fouling the hooks with your line when pitching.Vertical is not near the issue with that….but then again you want to make color and weight changes convienent to match the hatch so to speak.

Using the snap for both of the above reasons is obvious, but I’d have to add, the holes, or line ties on a bladebait are just drilled out holes, and am sure they are not smooth holes, and am sure over a short time of using these baits, or catching just a couple of fish, you’d have to retie, or risk loosing a good fish (AND) your bait when the line cuts off the bait..
makes sense to me.
Jack.