Bladed Jig vs Spinnerbait: Where to Start for Bass
Spinnerbait starting points
- On windy points or banks, Mark Menendez favors a double-willow spinnerbait.1
- Menendez also favors a spinnerbait in muddy water, where its blades add bulk and flash.1
- In overcast or low-light conditions, James Niggemeyer starts with a spinnerbait.2
Bladed-jig starting points
In clear water with emergent vegetation, Menendez favors a bladed jig.1 In clear water, Menendez says a spinnerbait can present an overpowering profile.1 Menendez describes his bladed jig as smaller and less flashy than a spinnerbait, while still producing vibration.1
On sunny or flat days around grass or stumps, Niggemeyer reaches for a bladed jig.2 In Niggemeyer’s experience, the bladed jig can outperform his spinnerbait around grass.2
Limits of these examples
Niggemeyer says his starting system is not foolproof.2