Captain Mikes Gold Spoon

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Fri Apr 17, 2009 10:23 pm

I was just given a Captain Mikes gold spoon by a friend of mine and I was wondering if any of you have ever used this lure before. The spoon is 3/8 oz and looks to be well built.

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 6:16 am

Not very well built........BUT

They work

seeinred · Post by **seeinred** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 9:53 am

I never had much luck with spoons (esp Capt. Mike's) until I started using johnson silver minnows.... now I don't use any other spoon.

HellOnReels · Post by **HellOnReels** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 3:50 pm

I have a white one, and yes it does catch fish. Not really weedless though.

FrankC · Post by **FrankC** » Sat Apr 18, 2009 5:24 pm

We use the 1/4 and 3/8 oz models which my wife really likes. They work.

I recently replaced the hooks on several of them. The hooks are held by small screws, so the lures could be salvaged. My Johnson spoons generally don't make it through a season without corrosion problems.

chipm · Post by **chipm** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:38 am

Not very durable, but for me, they have been extremely productive. I switched from the Silver Minnow several years ago and haven't looked back. Gold with the red back is my choice. The larger size runs more shallow than the smaller.

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:27 am

Thanks for all of the input on the spoons guys. I went out to Fort Desoto yesterday and casted it around a few times and had no luck at all with it. I have a Johnson silver spoon too and I have never used it before. Is the spoon that you guys use weedless?

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 11:55 am

I like the Johson spoon in the super small size...especially now with all the new born crabs in the water. I have one tied on now that is just 2 inches long...They were in the closeout bin at Holy Mackeral for $1.99 because everybody loves the bigger spoons.

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 12:32 pm

Mangrove Man wrote:I like the Johson spoon in the super small size...especially now with all the new born crabs in the water. I have one tied on now that is just 2 inches long...They were in the closeout bin at Holy Mackeral for $1.99 because everybody loves the bigger spoons.

Is this the one that is weedless or is it small with treble hooks?

Norm · Post by **Norm** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 2:34 pm

Rob, most of us use the weedless one.

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:38 pm

americanrobster wrote:
Mangrove Man wrote:I like the Johson spoon in the super small size...especially now with all the new born crabs in the water. I have one tied on now that is just 2 inches long...They were in the closeout bin at Holy Mackeral for $1.99 because everybody loves the bigger spoons.
Is this the one that is weedless or is it small with treble hooks?

Yes the weedless one

Todd · Post by **Todd** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 8:53 pm

chipm wrote: The larger size runs more shallow than the smaller.

Good point that most don't know. The bigger the spoon blade the shallower they run even though they are heavier.

I have used the Capt. Mike Spoons a lot, I really like the hammered copper ones. I prefer a Johnson Silver Minnow but the corrosion issues get old after awhile, they don't last near as long as a Capt Mikes.

MrSpectaculous · Post by **MrSpectaculous** » Sun Apr 19, 2009 10:35 pm

True the big one are easier to run shallower...I like crashing the grass and being close to the bottom so the small one works well for me. It is also quieter when it lands and is less spooky to some fish..plus it takes a trailer well.

here is a comparison of size.

Talltails · Post by **Talltails** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 5:21 am

Up here, the Captain Mikes weedless spoon is very popular. Spoons are a great lure to find fish with. I always have a rod rigged with one. Gold with the pink sticker works great. The 1/4 oz throws farther than the 3/8. Must be less wind resistance.

One side note. Because the hook is screwed on, I always check for extra tightness with a screwdriver before tying one on.

americanrobster · Post by **americanrobster** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 6:14 am

Mangrove Man wrote:True the big one are easier to run shallower...I like crashing the grass and being close to the bottom so the small one works well for me. It is also quieter when it lands and is less spooky to some fish..plus it takes a trailer well.

here is a comparison of size.

Thanks for the info. Is the 1 on the bottom a 3/4 oz Gold spoon?

Paul · Post by **Paul** » Mon Apr 20, 2009 12:38 pm

caught my last redfish on a Mike's gold spoon.

Spoons look great in the water....I don't have the greatest luck using spoons, but after throwing a spoon all day at the PFTS #5 now I'm an expert

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