Spinnerbaits for Small Species

The Micro Spinnerbait (2.5″), developed by Dynamic Lures, is a product that took several years of testing and development. We aimed to create a design and maneuverability similar to a Bass-style spinnerbait but in a much smaller size. Developing such a small and intricate bait was a challenging yet enjoyable task. Lure designer and owner of Dynamic Lures, Brian Alano, shared his vision for this bait.
“I wanted to bring the versatility and snag-free features of the Bass-style bait to a much smaller form. This smaller size is ideal for Trout and Panfish such as Crappie, Perch, and Bluegill. The toughest part of this design process was deciding on the blade size and shape. It had to be narrow enough for trout but also wide enough to generate water movement and vibration. After several months of testing different styles and shapes of blades, we settled on a variation of a small willow-style blade.
The next challenge was the body. It needed to be bright enough to attract attention but not so big that it would scare away smaller fish. We chose a body that resembles a thin fly, as most Trout and Panfish feed on bugs, flies, and nymphs. Our design more closely mimics that shape rather than the traditional rubber skirt of a bass spinnerbait.” -Brian Alano