Nichols Lures · Jigging Spoons
Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon, 5 in, 1 1/8 oz, Blue Shad
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Options
- Item weight
- 1.12 ounces
- Product dimensions
- 5 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A 5-inch flutter spoon weighing 1 1/8 ounces in a Blue Shad finish, suited to anglers working bass and walleye in deeper water. Flutter spoons like this one are often fished in about 12 to 25 feet of water, and a slack line lets the spoon flutter naturally on the fall.
Best for
- Vertical jigging structure and drop-offs
- Bass tournaments and serious anglers
- Deeper water jigging presentations
Skip if
- You fish shallow flats
- You prefer casting to jigging
Strengths
- Hand-tied treble provides confidence in hooksets
- Spro power swivel is extremely reliable
Trade-offs
- Specialized jigging technique required to fish effectively
- Not ideal for casual or beginning anglers
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Jigging
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | flutter spoon |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Weight | 1 1/8 oz |
| Hook | Hand-tied treble |
| Swivel | Spro power swivel |
| Finish | Premium foil and paint |
| Color | Blue shad |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Shattered Glass Scale, Shattered Glass Silver | Gives a see-through baitfish look in clear water and bright sun. |
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| Blue Shad, Bombshell Shad, Golden Shiner, Silver ChromeThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 5"/1 1/8 ozThis one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 3/4 oz | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
| 1 1/8 oz | A big profile for pike, musky and striped bass in big water. |
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Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Length | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Lake Fork Flutter Spoon, 5 in, 1 1/8 oz, Blue Shad | Lure weight:1 1/8 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Blue Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water |
| Nichols Lures Lake Fork Flutter Spoon, 1 1/8 oz, Shattered Glass Scale | Lure weight:1 1/8 oz | Length:5 in | Color:Shattered Glass Scale | Suits:Clear water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Length | 5 in |
| Color | Blue Shad |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1 1/8 oz.
How long is it?
It is 5 in long.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Shad.
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