LURE 101
Lure catalog / Blade Baits
L.14Blade Baits

Blade Baits

A thin weighted metal blade vibrates on the lift, distinct from elongated metal jigs and hard-bodied lipless cranks.
Shape and identification
Blade Baits
A thin blade profile, belly weight and one or more back attachment holes.
PRESENTATION
Buoyancy
Sinking
Working layer
Middle to bottom layers with lift/fall retrieves; depth depends on weight, current and line angle.
Example size
35–70 mm
Example weight
5–21 g
Tackle notes
Use tackle that transmits vibration and bottom contact, with the lightest effective weight.
01Use & Limits

Use and limits

When & Where

Relatively clean depth transitions, firm bottom and controlled cold-water searches.

Limits and common errors

Exposed hooks snag crevices; large violent lifts are unnecessary.

02Retrieve

Retrieve steps

  1. Sink under control and establish the bottom structure.
  2. Lift just enough to feel vibration, then lower the tip for a controlled fall.
  3. Move a short distance and repeat without dragging into crevices.
04Targets

Target examples

Largemouth Bass ↗Smallmouth Bass ↗Walleye ↗Mandarin Fish ↗Topmouth Culter ↗Coastal Seabass ↗

Target links are starting points; match the model to fish size, depth and cover.

REFReferences

References and scope