DG,

Being from Southeastern Michigan and fishing most of the same waters, let me
give you some assistance. Charles color selection was good, (Wounded Shad,
White Shad, Baby Bass, Grass Craw, Green Goddess and Rock Craw). Although
his lure weight was off. 1/2 & 3/4-ounce spinnerbaits are much better for
you here in Michigan. Especially with its gin clear water. Why? Because
with tandem willowleaf, or Indiana (which I prefer) there is enough
resistance that they will stay on top with a steady retrieve (6.3:1 gear
ratio baitcaster and using a 6'6" or 7' rod). But with the added weight you
can slow roll them in 15+ feet quite easily. Remember, the best depth to
run a spinnerbait is the depth where you can barely see the blades and
skirt, and where the lure is just ticking the top of structure and cover.

Now with SW lures, their blades are a little smaller than most manufacturers
(at least they were in the past). So if you like running a #6 blade, than
order a #7. Here in Michigan running a gold & chrome tandem combo seems to
be best for general purpose. Indiana blades also work better, because
everybody is throwing willowleaf, so it give the bass a little different
look and sound. Order a few extra blades just to deal with all the
different conditions. Get some #3, #4, #5, #6, and #7 in Chrome, Gold,
White, Chartreuse. In the late summer & early fall you can add four or five
#3 blades together to create a school effect that is killer.

I also modify Bob's SW by shorting the blade arm, which make them vibrate
more and wiggle side to side. I do a few other things too, that makes them
even more different than what's out there, and that help to produce more
fish. Email me, and I will share them with you.

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Craig Baugher