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RE: advice on spoon's ?

Cracker11 — Sun, 15 Jun 2008 03:54:13 GMT

You are correct,but as I`ve found out the hard way,those Trebble Hook`s that come on the Sprite,only last about three trips before they become weak...the base of the hook is very strong,but the Point`s will start to brake off under max pressure....leaving Red`s running around looking like they have Braces on :w00t:

Change the Hook`s to a 3x or 4x Trebble,but keep it the same size so not to change the Action of the Spoon......then your ready for the Big Gal`s ;)

RE: advice on spoon's ?

ejchastain — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 21:09:14 GMT

yes johnson sprite has treble u can replace it with a single hook or you can buy there single hook spoon silver minnow spoon or i like a new spoon its called the red ripper it has a removable mustad hook and a rattle, and a silicon squirt on it you can get it in all different kind of colors black, white, chart, gold silver, red and they have them in sizes 1/8 to 3/4 oz i have a few of them i really like the vibration they put off and u can get them at walmart they carry a few othem the company also makes a inline buzzbait spinner that is really nice too i like both of there lures here is there website check them out http://www.nemirelures.com/

RE: advice on spoon's ?

redrunner33 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:31:28 GMT

Now correct me if im wrong, but the sprite spoon has the treble hook right ???

RE: advice on spoon's ?

Cracker11 — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 14:08:51 GMT

Never used one myself,but have been with a few folk`s that did use it........seen one Large Red Man-Handle MoganMark,then Mugged Him of it :w00t:.....Seen Impatient catch a Red with one.....seen FlatsKracker catch Trout with one...........So they do work......but I like my Sprite better........Sorry Blair :satisfied:

RE: advice on spoon's ?

saiya-jin — Fri, 13 Jun 2008 07:31:10 GMT

Any of you guys use the mogan spoons ?

RE: advice on spoon's ?

Cracker11 — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 16:45:37 GMT

Anytime the Sun is out,I use a Sprite....Overcast Day`s,a CAL ;)

When you can make a Long Cast,and see the Flash of your Spoon,all the way back to the boat,that is Prime......the fish can also see it that far ;)

The only real Wrong Way to work a Sprite is ......too slow,and fouling in the grass......they will hit them" Burnt Across The Water Surface" or Fast Straight Retrive Sub-Surface or Med Retrive With Alot Of Action ;)........But NOTHING will touch it if it has even one tiny piece of grass on it,not even a Puffer:Wow: So the trick is to keep it over the grass on the bottom,and under the floating grass....Simple :pinch:

THEY WORK :cool:

RE: advice on spoon's ?

captnkyle — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 18:42:53 GMT

the only luck i have had with a black spoon is when the water is murkey

RE: advice on spoon's ?

fish4reds — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:38:03 GMT

Try a twitch in your retrieve and a steady retrieve. Switch it up, either way your bound to catch some fish. Just remember the further the cast the better the chances of that red or trout that are laying low will hit before they spook. Also try not to lob the spoon on your cast, cast more of a line drive and you'll have less of splash. I've also heard of people painting there old spoons black, i never had but some people swear by them, just throwing it out there.

good luck

RE: advice on spoon's ?

redrunner33 — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:30:28 GMT

Cool, i'll definitely try out that Johnson Sprite out ! Oh, before I forget, do I just go with a straight retrieve or twitch it a few times, or any other suggestions on how to reel it in ?

Thanks for the suggestions !!!

RE: advice on spoon's ?

swflsnookslayer — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 11:35:46 GMT

When I first moved to FL I always fished a gold Johnson Sprite. Still is a "go to" lure and its great for beach casting not just the flats. However I have started using the gold Key Largo spoons more. Basiclly the same action but a slightly different finish on the color. Either one Reds will tear em up.

RE: advice on spoon's ?

captnkyle — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 09:54:25 GMT

i cant tell you a certain brand to buy, i have tried a lot and had luck with all of them. i use a 1/4 ounce on the flats just like fish4reds. the reds just cant stay of them.

you gotta love them demo derby's

RE: advice on spoon's ?

fish4reds — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 05:28:42 GMT

Johnson Sprite, I'm sure Cracker will chime in on this subject. He is the one that got me hooked on spoons. There's just something about the wobble with the sprites that the reds just can't resist. I tend to use the 1/4oz on the flats and 1/2oz in deeper water with current. Either way you can't go wrong with a Johnson Sprite.

advice on spoon's ?

redrunner33 — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 18:33:29 GMT

I have fished inshore flats for the past few years and never really tried fishing spoons. I know everyone says the golden spoon is a old standby for redfish, so i was wondering what kinds of spoons to fish and how to fish them ?

Thanx for any advice ! ! !