When I first began my fishing guide service more than 40 years ago on Lake Lanier and the Chattahoochee River, we had an abundance of fish and very little fishing pressure, so it was fairly simple to catch plenty of these fish on almost any lure. Over the ensuing years, however, the numbers of fish began to decline because of shallow fishing techniques, many bass tournaments and a loss of natural habitat along the shorelines. So, I had to develop a method and lure that would give my clients an advantage over other anglers.
Using my knowledge from my days of wading the Georgia streams and the European rivers for trout, I began experimenting with spinner type lures that acted more like a jig and grub combo. Finally the Magical Swirleybird evolved in a crude fashion, but it worked!
Over nearly 30 years of development, the Swirleybird has matured into a perfect size that imitates baitfish well, casts easily and maintains its attractive qualities from the time it hits the water until the end of the retrieve. These attributes and having a treble hook in the tail make this lure especially good for anglers of all ages and skill levels in most parts of the world for almost any fish at anytime of the year. In fact, some of the best fishermen with this lure are kids and Ladies!
We now produce these unique lures in seven sizes from the tiny Fly Rod size (1/32 ounce) to the larger Striper/Saltwater version (3/8 ounce) and in three different colors. This lure and a slow fishing method can be much more productive than any other lure under almost any conditions…except heavy grass and brush!
Though any small lure worked properly in a spwaning area will catch fish, during the spring season, any angler has the possibility of catching upwards of 100 fish everyday by casting 1/8th ounce Pro Series Swirleybirds ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpCdJAeURYM ) from the shoreline or a boat near shallow stumps, rocks, docks and other structures along red clay or rocky banks, in coves or around points jutting out into the lake. Some underwater objects can be seen as darker shadows by using polarized sunglasses. After one is spotted, throw the Swirleybird several feet past the target and swim it very slowly. If a fish is nearby, he’ll nail it! With proper knowledge and some casting ability, a bad catch during this period is less than 40 bass in a day.
Because of the small size and the lure’s ability to be fished ultra slow, the Swirleybird was actually designed for the tougher post spawn period, but they are deadly throughout the cycle. Since the tiny blade turns from the time it hits the water until the retrieve is over, anyone who can cast will become an expert immediately. The action is extremely tantalizing to spotted, smallmouth, largemouth bass, and many other fish. The key to success, however, is in the speed of the retrieve. Since the blade turns at any speed, keep the lure moving very slowly for dynamite results!
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