Shimano BT Spin Bluegill
Lure Details
- BrandShimano
- CategoryMetal & Blade Lures
- TypeBlade Baits
- Target SpeciesBass, Brook Trout, Brown Trout, Crappie, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Peacock Bass, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, Spotted Bass, Trout
- Water TypeFreshwater
- ColorsNatural
- MaterialMetal
- Action / BehaviorFloating, Sinking, Vibrating, Wobbling
- Length (cm / in)4.5 cm (1 3/4")
- Weight (g / oz)18 g (0 5/8 oz)
- Depth (m / ft)0–20 m (0–66 ft)
Available colors
The Shimano BT Spin Bluegill is a versatile tailspin designed to cover the entire water column with a wide range of retrieve styles. Its lightweight blade delivers fast rotational response on the fall and generates strong vibration and wobble during a straight retrieve, triggering reaction bites from predators like bass and trout. The unique head-down design keeps the lure perfectly balanced when resting on the bottom, mimicking a panicked or stunned baitfish. Featuring Shimano’s SCALE BOOST technology, the BT Spin produces a lifelike flash—especially effective during pauses or lift-and-fall presentations. Whether fished vertically or horizontally, it comes to life instantly as soon as the retrieve begins, making it ideal for finding active fish fast.
Best Conditions
- Season: Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
- Best Water Clarity: Clear, Stained
- Light: Morning, Afternoon, Evening, Night, Midnight
Recommended Tackle
- Rod Power: Medium (M)
- Line Test: 8 lb / 4 kg, 10 lb / 5 kg, 12 lb / 6 kg, 15 lb / 7 kg
- Leader Length: 24 in / 60 cm, 36 in / 90 cm
Media & How-to
Use lift-and-fall for vertical presentations; straight retrieve for covering water quickly.
