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Northland Tackle · Spinnerbaits
PopularNorthland Tackle Reed-Runner Pro Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz
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A 1/2 oz tandem-spinner weedless spinnerbait designed for fishing through reeds and vegetation.
The Northland Reed-Runner tandem spinnerbait in Blackbird weighs 1/2 oz and pairs a willow blade with a colorado blade for extra flash and thump. A weedless build lets it slip through reeds and lily pads. The dark color gives a strong silhouette for bass and pike-musky fishing.
Best for
- Bass in dense reed beds and cover
- Pike and musky in shallow weed growth
- Trolling or casting around underwater vegetation
Skip if
- You prefer single-blade spinners for open water
- You fish deep water without heavy cover
Strengths
- Tandem blades double the flash and vibration
- Weedless design navigates vegetation without snagging
- Multiple sizes and colors suit varied conditions
Trade-offs
- Tandem setup creates more resistance and line twist
- Weedless hook may not penetrate as sharply as open hooks
- Heavier than single-blade in-line spinners
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
Specifications
| Type | spinnerbait |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/2 oz (also 1/4 oz and 3/4 oz) |
| Hook | Weedless |
| Colors | 15 color options |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Pike & musky
When and where to fish it
Its dark pattern shows as a silhouette in muddy water and at night.
- Clarity
- Muddy
- Light
- Low light
- Night
How deep and around what
Its weedless design is meant to come through grass, lily pads and wood with fewer snags.
- Cover
- Grass
- Wood
- Lily pads
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Firetiger | A loud pattern that shows up in stained and muddy water under cloud. |
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| Gizzard Shad, Sexy Shad, Silver Black | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Bass, White Shad | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Pumpkin, Pumpkinseed | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| Crawfish, Red Shad | Matches crawfish in cold to cool, stained water early in the season. |
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| Gold Shiner | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1/4 Oz, 3/8 Oz | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 1/2 Oz, 3/4 OzThis 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northland Tackle Reed-Runner Tandem Spinnerbait, 3/8 oz, White Shad | Lure weight:3/8 oz | Color:White Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and pike & musky |
| Northland Tackle Reed-Runner Pro Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:Blackbird | Suits:Muddy water, bass and pike & musky |
| Northland Tackle Reed-Runner Tandem Spinnerbait, 1/2 oz, White Shad | Lure weight:1/2 oz | Color:White Shad | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass and pike & musky |
| Northland Tackle Reed-Runner Tandem Spinnerbait, 3/4 oz, Pumpkinseed | Lure weight:3/4 oz | Color:Pumpkinseed | 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 |
|---|---|
| Weedless | Yes |
| Color | Blackbird |
| Color family | Dark |
| Target species | Bass and Pike & musky |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/2 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Blackbird.
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