The #1 lure for pike
The spinnerbait combines vibration (blades), flash (metal) and silhouette (skirt). It's the must-have for pike and bass fishing in weeds and stained water.
Spinner & metal
Spinnerbait — fishing bait in Quebec
The go-to pike weapon. One or two flashing blades + a silicone skirt. A Quebec staple.
Regulation
Check your zone's specific rules before use. Certain species are banned as bait in Quebec.
See full bait regulation →Effectiveness
★★★★★
Water temperature
Both cold & warm
Water
Stained to moderately clear
Retrieve
Slow to fast (depending on technique)
Depth
0–5 m
Size
3/8 to 1/2 oz (standard)
Level
Intermediate
Anatomy
- Lead head (1/4 to 3/4 oz) with a fixed hook
- V-shaped wire
- 1 or 2 blades: Willow leaf (fast, deep) or Colorado (slow, vibration-heavy)
- Silicone skirt: the "target" the fish strikes
How to fish it
- Slow-rolling: slow retrieve, blade just barely turning. Deep, near bottom. Walleye and bass.
- Burning: fast surface retrieve. Pike on the chase.
- Bumping: let it hit stumps and weeds to trigger strikes.
Weed-resistant
That's its strength: the V-wire deflects weeds before they hit the hook. You can cast into spots inaccessible to crankbaits.
Techniques
Slow-rollingBurningYo-yoBumping cover
Best seasons
SpringSummerFall
Popular colors
White + chartreuseBlack + bluePerch
Strengths
WeedlessVery vibratory — great in stained waterMulti-depthKiller in fall
Limitations
Less stealthy than soft plasticsWeak in ultra-clear calm water
Technical specifications
Length
0 cm
Weight
14 g
Buoyancy
Sinking
Hooks
Treble
Material
Laiton + nickel/argent
Rattle
No
Freshwater
✓
Saltwater
✓
Effectiveness per species
Ideal conditions
Water clarity
ClearSlightly stainedMurky
Water temperature
TemperateWarm
Depth
0-2 m2-5 m
Current
LowMediumStrong
Light
SunOvercast
Animation techniques
Steady retrieve
Vitesse moyenne juste pour faire tourner la palette — le bruit/vibration attire.
Lift and drop
Relever la canne puis laisser tomber — la cuillère scintille en chute.
Slow rolling
Récupération très lente près du fond — top brochet en eau froide.
Season rating
Spring
9/10
Summer
7/10
Fall
9/10
Winter
3/10
Recommended gear
| Rod | Medium Light 6'-6'6" |
| Reel | 2500 |
| Line | Mono 8-10 lb |
| Leader | Fluorocarbone 8 lb |
Frequently asked questions
Q1.What fish does Spinnerbait catch as a fishing bait in Quebec?
This spinner (Spinnerbait) is effective on brochet du Nord, achigan à grande bouche, achigan à petite bouche. Per-species effectiveness rating is in the "Target species" section above.
Q2.When is the best season to fish with Spinnerbait in Quebec?
See the season rating table above — effectiveness varies by spring / summer / fall / winter and by MFFP zone.
Q3.What color works best in murky water with Spinnerbait?
Murky water: bright or contrasting colors (Fire Tiger, chartreuse, white-red). Clear water: natural shades (perch, baitfish silver, brown).
Q4.At what depth should I use Spinnerbait?
The "Technical specifications" section gives the diving depth and buoyancy of this spinner — they determine the optimal use depth.
Q5.Is Spinnerbait allowed as fishing bait in Quebec?
Allowed in most MFFP zones. Check water-body exceptions at peche.faune.gouv.qc.ca/regpec, especially for salmon rivers and certain wildlife reserves where use is restricted.
Q6.What gear should I use with Spinnerbait?
The "Recommended gear" section above details the rod, reel, line and leader best suited.
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