Alibama,
I use mostly three techniques for a Beetle spin.
1. Chuck it out & reel it back. If it is sunny, watch it come back to you. Sometimes they just smack it, sometimes you will see fish following it.
2. Chuck it out & instead of a steady retrieve, pause it, then twitch it, then resume steady retrieve. Sometimes this triggers the followers to bite.
3. Throw it out a long way, let it sink almost to bottom turn your body so the line comes off the rod at an angle. Keep the rod tip low & start it back s...l...o...w. So slow you feel it touching bottom. Go only fast enough to keep it from hanging up. If you feel a slight tap...tap set the hook by sweeping the rod sideways.
Like your crankbait, you have to catch a few to build confidence. One you get it though It is a great tool especially for locating active fish.
In all fairness, the weather here in Michigan has made for a tough Beetle bite. I don't know about where you are, but it is tough catching much on Anything!
Good luck Ali & I hope the weather is good so you & your son get into 'em.
DT
Last edited by DukeTech; 06-30-2008 at 12:31 PM.
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