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Metal Lures

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Metal lures are artificial lures with a dominant metal component, whose action is created by spinner blades, blades, vibration, or wire construction. They belong to the classic active search lures for predator fishing and cover an application area that neither hardbaits nor softbaits cover: maximum casting distance, fast sinking rate, and strong pressure waves that attract predators even in murky water or over long distances. From the spinnerbait to chatterbait, tailspinner, and vibration bait to classic spoons and spinners, this category covers the entire spectrum of metal-dominant artificial lures for pike, zander, perch, and other predatory fish.

What types of metal lures are there

Metal lures differ by design, action characteristics, and application area. These are the main classes:

  • Spinnerbait: wire frame with a rotating spinner blade on the upper arm and a lead head with silicone skirts on the lower arm. Produces flash and vibration, ideal in cover, weed edges, and flooded structures. A classic for pike and large perch.
  • Chatterbait (bladed jig): lead head lure with a flat metal blade in front that produces chattering vibrations when retrieved. More versatile than a spinnerbait because it works both in cover and over open water.
  • Tailspinner / jig spinner: compact metal body with a ball-bearing spinner blade at the tail. Fast sinking rate, long casts, ideal as a search lure over long distances. Top choice for aggressive pike and large zander.
  • Vibration bait (metal-bladed jig): vibration lure made entirely of metal with a high sinking speed. Power fishing specialist for deep areas and wide-area searching.
  • Spoon / blinker: spoon-shaped metal lure with a wobbling action when retrieved. Classic lure for trout, salmon, pike, and zander.
  • Spinner: rotating spinner blade on a wire shaft, standard lure for trout, grayling, small pike, and perch in flowing waters.
  • Pilker / jigging spoon: heavy metal lures for vertical presentation from a boat. Main use is sea fishing and deep vertical fishing for zander.
  • Buzzbait: spinnerbait variant with a propeller-like blade on the surface, topwater lure for aggressive surface strikes in summer.

Which metal lure for which use

The choice of the right metal lure depends on the target fish, water type, water depth, and application area.

  • Pike in weed beds and cover: spinnerbait or chatterbait. The skirts and blade run over obstacles without constantly snagging.
  • Pike in deeper areas: vibration bait or tailspinner. Fast sinking rate and strong pressure waves open up deeper water layers.
  • Pike over open water, long casts: tailspinner or spoon. Maximum casting distance, compact design.
  • Zander at current edges: tailspinner or vibration bait. Fast sinking rate, targeted bottom contact.
  • Perch in clear water: small spinner or micro-spinnerbait. Subtle action, high lure distance.
  • Murky water or twilight: spinnerbait, chatterbait, or vibration bait. Pressure waves and vibration make the lure detectable via the lateral line organ, even when visibility is poor.
  • Trout in flowing water: spoon or classic spinner. Constant tail action, natural imitation of small prey fish.
  • Vertical fishing for zander from a boat: vibration bait, pilker, or tailspinner. Heavy designs keep the lure down in the current pressure.

Trailers and combinations

Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits develop their full effect only in combination with a suitable softbait trailer. The trailer complements the blade vibration with tail action, volume, and prey profile. The main trailer types:

  • Sickle tail twister: active tail action, ideally complements the blade vibration. Classic on the chatterbait.
  • Pintail shad: subtle, narrow tail. Acts more subtly, ideal for clear water and cautious predators.
  • Curly tail worm: high-frequency vibration, strongest tail action. Works well in murky water.
  • Paddle tail shad: classic shad action, universally applicable.
  • Creature bait / crayfish imitation: voluminous profile, complements the blade vibration with a different stimulus.

You can find suitable trailers in the softbaits category. Manufacturers like Nays provide explicit trailer recommendations from their own softbait program for their spinnerbaits and chatterbaits.

Material and construction

Metal lures consist of several material components:

  • Spinner blades: mostly made of polished stainless steel, nickel-plated, gold-plated, or painted. Three classic blade shapes: Colorado (round, lots of vibration), Indiana (oval, middle ground), Willow Leaf (elongated, lots of flash, less vibration).
  • Blade on chatterbait: flat metal blade with a defined angle of attack, producing vibration and flash simultaneously.
  • Lead head or lead-free alloy: on spinnerbait and chatterbait, the casting weight and hook base. Modern designs increasingly use tin-bismuth or steel instead of lead.
  • Wire frame: on spinnerbait, the V-shaped frame connecting the two arms. High-quality wires are made of spring steel, flexible, and retain their shape even after pike bites.
  • Skirts (silicone strands): create volume and action in the water. Modern designs sit deep in a groove on the lead head, making them pike bite resistant.
  • Treble or single hooks: tailspinner and vibration bait have classic trebles, spinnerbait has a hardened single hook.

Lead-free metal lures

Classic spinnerbaits and chatterbaits long had a lead head as casting weight and hook base. Modern designs increasingly avoid lead. There are two reasons: first, lead is banned in the Netherlands, Scandinavia, and some German waters for fishing tournaments or generally; second, anglers without legal requirements increasingly choose the more ecological option. Lead-free metal lures use tin-bismuth alloys or steel heads, which are slightly larger in the same shape but provide identical running characteristics.

Hook setup

High-quality metal lures come factory-equipped with sharp, hardened hooks. Well-known hook brands in this class are BKK Spear 21-SS with Super Slide Coating for maximum penetration, Owner, and Mustad. Spinnerbaits have a robust single hook on the lead head, chatterbaits often have a wide-gap hook for trailer mounting. Tailspinner and vibration baits use classic trebles, usually two (belly and tail position).

Related categories

Those looking for hard lures with diving lips and defined running depth will find them in the hardbaits category. For soft rubber lures with tail action, go to the softbaits category, which also includes trailers for spinnerbait and chatterbait.

Frequently Asked Questions About Metal Lures

A metal lure is an artificial lure with a predominantly metal component that creates its action through spinner blades, blades, vibration, or a wire construction. Classic examples include spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, tail spinners, vibration baits, spoons, and spinners. They combine maximum casting distance with strong pressure waves.

Both are lead-head lures with skirts and a metal component. On a spinnerbait, a spinner blade rotates on the wire arm and creates flash; on a chatterbait, a flat blade positioned in front of the lead head flickers and produces chattering vibrations. Spinnerbaits are geared toward visual attraction, while chatterbaits are geared toward vibration.

A tail spinner, also known as a jig spinner, is a compact metal lure with a ball-bearing spinner blade at the tail. Its fast sink rate and maximum casting distance make it the perfect search lure for covering large distances. A classic for pike, zander and large perch during periods of aggressive predator activity.

A vibration bait is a lure made entirely of metal that vibrates when retrieved, thanks to its narrow, tall profile and flat blade. Its fast sink rate, long casting distance, and intense pressure waves make it ideal for power fishing in deeper water and on large bodies of water.

Classic trailers include the Sickle Tail Twister for active tail action, the Pintail Shad for subtle presentations in clear water, the Curly Tail Worm for high-frequency vibration, and the Paddle Tail Shad as a versatile all-rounder. The choice depends on water clarity and predator activity. Manufacturers such as Nays often recommend specific trailers from their own soft-bait range.

To get started, a Medium or Large spinnerbait weighing 14 to 18 g is a good choice. It runs at a steady speed, reliably catches pike, zander, and large perch, and is forgiving of mistakes in retrieval. Alternatively, use a classic size 3 or 4 spinner for trout and chub in flowing water.

Pike-bite-resistant skirts are silicone strands that sit deep in a narrow groove on the jig head and are also securely tied in place. This construction prevents pike teeth from tearing or pulling out the skirts when they strike. Even after multiple bites, the skirts retain their shape and color. Modern premium spinnerbaits such as the MZ RNNR 2.0 consistently use this design.

Yes, modern lead-free metal lures deliver the same action as classic lead constructions. Manufacturers use tin-bismuth alloys or steel heads that are slightly larger with the same shape, but have identical swimming characteristics. In the Netherlands and Scandinavia, lead-free lures are mandatory in tournaments and on some waters.

Spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, and big-tail spinners weighing 14 g or more require a powerful baitcasting rod with a semi-parabolic action and a casting weight of 14 to 50 g. Medium classes also work with spinning rods. Small tail spinners under 10 g and classic spinners are best used with spinning setups, with a casting weight of 5 to 20 g and 0.18 to 0.25 mm braided line.

The right speed depends on the lure type. Spinnerbaits and chatterbaits work best at a medium speed, so the blade pulses consistently without tumbling. Tailspinners and vibration baits can be retrieved faster—the blade maintains its vibration even at higher speeds. Spinners and spoons should generally be retrieved slowly to moderately, depending on the current.