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spinnerbait

spinnerbait

1 9.0
A fishing lure with spinning metal blades that flash and make vibrations in water
  • noun
  • /ˈspɪnərˌbeɪt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : spinnerbait
  • spinnerbaits and jig
  • spinnerbaits and surface lures
  • spinnerbaits for bass

Examples

  • On calm, cloudy days, Pauley favors waking a spinnerbait along the corners of docks and along secondary points. Just try to cover a lot of water with it, he says.

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  • His favorite spinnerbait is a Jewel lavender shad 1/2-ounce model with two small willowleaf blades, which he retrieves in an erratic fashion on 12- or 15-pound line.

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  • In clear water, a spinnerbait can attract more bass than other lures.

  • Using a spinnerbait can help you catch fish during low-light conditions.

  • The spinnerbait created vibrations in the water that tempted the fish to bite.

Synonyms

lure
vsspinnerbait
23 4.6

An object that attracts fish or other animals into a trap

targets fish by reflecting light and creating vibrations in water
spinner
vsspinnerbait
  • Specialized
3 4.4

A fishing lure that turns in the water to attract fish

uses one or more blades to reflect light and make water vibrations
fish lure
vsspinnerbait
2.8

A small fake bait made of plastic or metal to attract fish

focuses on rotating blades that reflect light and create water vibrations
fisherman's lure
vsspinnerbait
5.1

A small brightly colored fake bait used to attract fish

relies on rotating blades and reflections rather than bright decoration

How Flashy

spinnerbait
  • Specialized
1 9.0
spinner
  • Specialized
3 4.4
crankbait
  • Jargon
2 8.6
dry fly
  • Specialized
1 6.7

Surface Forms

spinnerbait singular
spinnerbaits plural

Morphology

spinnerbait = spinner + bait (transparent) = spinner + bait

A straightforward compound: a bait that includes a spinner (spinning blade), each component has a clear, regular meaning.

Etymology

Spinnerbait is made of two simple parts: spinner, something that 'spins', and bait, 'food to attract fish'. So a spinnerbait is a fishing lure that spins to make flashes and small waves in the water to attract fish.