Nichols Lures · Spinnerbaits
Nichols Lures Pulsator Metal Flake Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz, Bluegill
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Options
- Item weight
- 0.5 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 3 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
Hand-crafted spinnerbait with tapered metal flake blades that pulse and flash intensely when retrieved.
A half-ounce double willow spinnerbait painted in a Bluegill pattern, on a stainless steel wire frame with a needle point hook. The metal flake blades add flash and thump as it is retrieved. The baitfish-style color is a natural match for bass anglers fishing clearer water around cover.
Best for
- Searching vegetation and fallen timber
- Overcast days when flash attracts strikes
Skip if
- You fish extremely clear water where flash spooks fish
- You prefer tube or soft plastic lures
Strengths
- Hand-painted metal flake blades maximize vibration and pulsation
- Tapered blade design differs from conventional spinners
- Extra-sharp Mustad hook holds bass firmly during retrieves
Trade-offs
- Hand-crafted production limits color variety availability
- Stainless wire can catch on submerged cover and bend
- Triple blade assembly creates line twist over time
Fishing fit
- Species
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
When and where to fish it
Its natural pattern suits clear water, where fish get a long look at the lure.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Chartreuse, Transparent Chartreuse, White/Chartreuse, White/Chartreuse/Nickel Gold | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| Blue Shad/Nickel, Bombshell Shad, Lavender Shad, Purple Shad, Silver Flash, Sparkle Shad | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Blue Shad/White, White/Silver | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Bluegill, Crystal Nickel Green, Green Tilapia, Suwannee River Special GreenThis one | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Red Pepper, Red Shad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Black/Blue | Shows a solid outline in muddy water, at dusk and at night. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 3/8-Ounce | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2-Ounce, 3/4-OunceThis one | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nichols Lures Pulsator Metal Flake Double Willow Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Black/Blue | Suits:Muddy water |
| Nichols Lures Pulsator Metal Flake Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz, Bluegill | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Bluegill | 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 | 1/2 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Bluegill |
| Color family | Natural |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Bluegill.
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