ORIGINAL: Chuck7
"Panther Martin spinners seem to hold up best for me. "
Yes they do. They don't sell them in the Walmarts in Florida. At least in the ones around me. They no doubt troll better than any spinner IMHO when trolling slowly. They are also my best bluegill spinner. Just because
they...
1, Cast further
2. Spin better at slower speeds.
However ; for the best all round meat getter...my ravorite is the 3/8 ounce white Rooster Tail
1. Like High wolf said "Covers alot of water fast.
2. Can fish at different depths.
3. A multitude of various fish.I've taken
a. Bluegills
b. Largemouth bass
c. Florida gar
d. Blue catfish
e. Crappie bass
f. Talapia
4. Cheaper than most lures
5. Cast smooth and long.
6. easier on the reel gears since there is less resistance
7. You usually get bites on the Rooster tails when all other lures fail on a slow day. When they don't bite Rooster Tails it's time to pack up and go home.
One negative....
Small hooks. YOU MUSY KEEP THAT LINE TIGHT .FISH CAN EASILY GET UNHOOKED.
C7
white is deffinately the best color for me too, but as my all time meat getter I use a 5'6" ultra light rod with 4 to 6 lbs test and a 1/8 oz white rooster tail. a little light for bass but I have landed several 5lb + bass with this setup. I like the smaller rooster tail because not only will bass go for it but trout, crappie, blue gill and catfish all go for it and its easier not to miss a strike on the smaller fish as it is with that big ol' treble on the 3/8 oz