spoon program

[mdryer]

Hi Guys

When running your spoons do you think it is important to stay within the same brand? Example, if running Stingers you better not have an NK in the mix. Does this make a difference or not really? Thanks for the help

[Tim Bromund]

I frequently mix brands. As long as the spoons all run correctly at the speed your trolling, that's all that matters. It depends on the brand though.

For example, Evil Eyes run best at slow speeds (1.5-2.0) and NK's will just kind of hang there at those speeds, but really run nice at 2.4+ where Evil Eyes will spin out at those speeds, so if you're running EE's and NK's together, one of them isn't running right.

Stingers are very speed tolerant and will have good action at both slow and fast speeds and I'd have no poroblem running them with either the EE's or the NK's at their proper speed and know they were fishing effectively. The R&R's are also super speed tolerant (not sure on the new razors yet, but the old superlights were super tolerant).

All you can do is hang em over the side and see if they are running right before putting them down to see if they are compatible. (assuming you can duplicate the speed/action at depth that you have on the surface).

Tim

[spoonfed-1]

Tim hit the nail on the head with his speed advice. It's the single most important consideration.

Glen

[Shade]

What is a good speed for DW's both SS and regular?

Howie

[mdryer]

I'm typically running anywhere from 1.8 to 2.6 down speed at the ball, so I'm probably fine right?

[spoonfed-1]

If your getting bit your fine. If your over fish and nothings happening you need to experiment a little with your speed.

Glen

[LongLine]

DW SS at 2.6-2.7 has been hard to beat for me this year.

Tom B.

(LongLine)

[kingslamon22]

if they want it slow use r&r brand but if they want it fast use r&r brand.

never go wrong.

[mdryer]

What is the R&R brand?

[Big Dave]

http://www.mytacklebox.com/ The 10" assassins work great as well!