MEPPS question

[bobcolenso]

Really not sure what sub-heading to put this under, so I guess this is as good as any.

I've read several times where people have suggested Mepps spinners for different types of fishing. I just got a Mepps catalog (PDF and one for the "library"). What would be some good ones to get for, say, bluegill and other pan fish on an ultra light, something to throw while canoeing, and I understand that steelies like these also.

How do you fish these, just cast and retrieve with a little twitch here and there?


Thanks.

[Far Beyond Driven]

For panfish you can't go wrong with size 0 silver or gold blade, bare hook (no hair). Size 1 would be OK but I've always used 0.

Let it untwist between casts and you don't need a swivel.

Cast it out, let it sink however far you want, reel it in. No need to twitch although lifting the rod or moving it from one side to the other to change the angle of the spinner never hurts.

[Still Wait'n]

I agree with FBD, but I've always used a good ball bearing swivel.

[twohats]

Mepps # 1 Agalia with dressed hook,silver blade. Never fails me when stream fishing. panfish,trout ,bass, catfish,walleye,pike ,steelhead

[MikeTightLines]

I love Mepps spinners and have used them for decades, on almost any species you can think of. I agree with FBD that #0 or #1 silver or gold are deadly for 'gills and crappies, but I like a dressed hook. Also, I always use a tiny ballbearing swivel. Don't use a cheap (non-ballbearing) swivel.
A #1 or #2 Aglia , white-dressed hook is killer for bass, walleyes and larger crappies. I like a #1 or #2 Black Fury, yellow or orange dressing, for steelies. The #0 and #1 DeepRunner, dressed in white or orange , is great for stream browns and 'bows in deeper river runs. And finally, it's hard to beat #2 or #3 Aglia or Black Fury, any color, dressed or not, for northerns.

[fishenrg]

I'm a big fan of spinners. You can catch just about anything on them. I prefer panther martins, but I think that's just a personal preference. A black worden's rooster tail is one of my go-to's also. I use spinners just about anywhere, but I find they are particularly fun in rivers and streams!

[Oldgrandman]

About as good a lure as it gets. Easy to make your own too.
They fish excellent in streams, use the current to move it through runs and holes. Often I cast it out and let it settle then close the bail and just let it flutter slowly across the current working it back without reeling alot. Never tried em on panfish, I don't fish for them much anyways.

[john warren]

im sure you have gotten lots of responses and ideas, but now that winter is here have some fun with it. write a letter or email mepps , tell them what you want to fish for. they generaly will send information and often a couplpe sample lures. a fun little package to get in the middle of winter. i usually send a letter to each of the lure manufacturers. along about march i get a bunch of freebies.Really not sure what sub-heading to put this under, so I guess this is as good as any.

I've read several times where people have suggested Mepps spinners for different types of fishing. I just got a Mepps catalog (PDF and one for the "library"). What would be some good ones to get for, say, bluegill and other pan fish on an ultra light, something to throw while canoeing, and I understand that steelies like these also.

How do you fish these, just cast and retrieve with a little twitch here and there?


Thanks.

[ESOX]

In line spinners are deadly. Personally I prefer Blue Fox Vibrax spinners to Mepps. The Flash deep series in great in rivers.

[Boardman Brookies]

I would go with Panther Martin. I have caught just about everything on them. Mepps are good, but I prefer the other.

[ridgewalker]

Mepps Black Fury and Agalia in the smallest sizes have always worked for me. Wouldn't leave home without them.

[paulywood]

I make my own spinners and then add a small Spro swivel in gthe top loop. They work great for steelhead and I 've used them for other things, also. You can order components for any sizes. It gives you something to do in the winter.

[Oldgrandman]

I make my own spinners and then add a small Spro swivel in gthe top loop. They work great for steelhead and I 've used them for other things, also. You can order components for any sizes. It gives you something to do in the winter.

Yes. It is cheaper, fun, they work, and it's great to make your own lures and catch fish on them! And not just trout and salmon...