05-23-2006, 05:41 PM
Recently, on the Utah general board, we had a discussion about roadrunners and spinner enhanced jigs, prompted from some success I was having at Utah lake with roadrunners and a commercially available jig called a "Charlie Bee" (made by the Charlie Brewer Co.). The difference between the two is that the "Bee" has a wilow leaf spinner attached loosely behind the jig head and it rotates the spinner up or down, depending on whether the jig is dropping or being retrieved. I bought these jigs as primarily a panfish jig and they haven't disappointed a bit. (esp crappies) What has surprised me a lot is the number of larger fish (channel cats and walleyes) that I have caught on this relatively small jig. I have used these for 2 years now and the number of channel cats consistently caught on them is getting high enough that it isn't just dumb luck (and 
ly, it isn't superior skill either). The problem with these "Charlie Bees" is that they come in only 2 sizes (1/32 and 1/16 oz heads). I can't help but wonder what a bigger offering could do for larger quarry. Tube Dude mentioned in that thread that he makes his own roadrunners. What I was wondering was if the spinner "chain" or assembly could be purchased and then attached to almost any lead head or other type of jig, or even a hook? Also, what blade shapes may be available? It might be deadly to have a small spinner chain one could clip on the almost any bait out on the water.
Thanks in advance.
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ly, it isn't superior skill either). The problem with these "Charlie Bees" is that they come in only 2 sizes (1/32 and 1/16 oz heads). I can't help but wonder what a bigger offering could do for larger quarry. Tube Dude mentioned in that thread that he makes his own roadrunners. What I was wondering was if the spinner "chain" or assembly could be purchased and then attached to almost any lead head or other type of jig, or even a hook? Also, what blade shapes may be available? It might be deadly to have a small spinner chain one could clip on the almost any bait out on the water. Thanks in advance.
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