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WAR EAGLE CUSTOM LURES · Spinnerbaits
WAR EAGLE WE51 Spinnerbait, 5/16 oz, Blue Herring
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- Item weight
- 0.31 Ounces
- Product dimensions
- 1.5 x 0.2 x 0.2 inches
Quick take
A light 5/16 oz spinnerbait designed for clear-water bass fishing in tough conditions.
This 5/16 oz spinnerbait comes in Blue Herring, a blue finish for anglers casting for bass. It suits anglers who want a blue-toned bass spinnerbait at that weight.
Best for
- Clear water where bass are skittish
- Finesse presentations with lighter line
- Weedy or wooden cover that demands subtle lures
Skip if
- You need a heavier spinnerbait for windy conditions or deeper water
- You fish murky water where bass rely on vibration over sight
Strengths
- Light weight allows finesse casting on light line without fatigue
- Gold frame and bright color patterns attract bass in clear water
- Willow blade produces flash and minimal vibration
Trade-offs
- At 5/16 oz, limited casting distance on heavy line or in wind
- Subtle blade action may be too light for murky or stained water
- Small profile appeals primarily to bass, not multi-species
Fishing fit
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
- Skill level
- Intermediate
What can I catch with this?
- Bass
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Herring, Sexy Purple Shad, Shiny ShadThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| White Silver | Stays easy to see in lightly stained water and under cloud. |
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| Sun Perch | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| White Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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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 | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAR EAGLE WE51 Spinnerbait, 5/16 oz, Blue Herring | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Color:Blue Herring | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
| WAR EAGLE WE51 Spinnerbait, 5/16 oz, Sexy Mouse | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Color:Sexy Mouse | Suits:Bass |
| WAR Eagle Finesse Spinnerbait, 5/16 oz | Lure weight:5/16 oz | Color:White Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water, bass |
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 | 5/16 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | Blue Herring |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
| Target species | Bass |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 5/16 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is Blue Herring.
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