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Panther Martin · Inline Spinners
Panther Martin Vivif Spinner Minnow, 5/8 oz
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- Item weight
- 0.63 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 4.8 x 0.55 x 1.35 inches
Quick take
A weighted brass spinner minnow with a revolving blade that creates sonic vibrations to attract fish.
A 5/8 oz inline spinner in silver and holographic silver, a heavier option for casting farther and getting down to deeper water. Its body is about 4.8 inches long, and it targets walleye, pike and bass.
Best for
- Walleye and pike in lakes and rivers
- Fast retrieves to cover water quickly
- Schooling fish situations
Skip if
- You need a lure for slow finesse presentations
- You fish in heavy vegetation
Strengths
- Weighted body casts far and sinks quickly
- Blade vibration mimics baitfish movement
- Multiple blade colors available
Trade-offs
- Treble hook snags easily in weeds
- Brass can oxidize and lose shine
- Not suitable for deep drop presentations
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | spinner minnow |
|---|---|
| Weight | 5/8 oz |
| Length | approximately 4.8 in |
| Hook | Treble |
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
- Walleye
- Pike & musky
- Panfish
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Trout Holo/Silver, Silver Bold, Silver/Holo SuperSilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Gold/Holo SuperSilver, Rainbow Trout Holo/Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 0 (1/8 oz) | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 3 (3/8 oz) | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 5 (5/8 oz)This 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Martin Vivif Style Spinner Minnows, 1/8 oz, Gold/Holo SuperSilver | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:Gold/Holo SuperSilver | Suits:Stained water, bass, walleye, pike & musky and panfish |
| Panther Martin Vivif Spinner Minnow, 5/8 oz | Lure weight:5/8 oz | Color:Silver/Holo SuperSilver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass, walleye, pike & musky and panfish |
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 | 5/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Silver/Holo SuperSilver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass, Walleye, Pike & musky and Panfish |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Silver/Holo SuperSilver.
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