Bassman Carl’s Compact Spinnerbait 1/4oz

Hook more shut-down fish with the Australian spinnerbait built for pressured water. Co-designed with Carl Jocumsen, the Bassman Carl’s Compact 1/4oz packs a full-size thump and flash into a tight, bite-sized profile that gets eaten when larger spinnerbaits are ignored. The small tandem blade set starts up instantly, runs true at any speed, and lets you fish slow and deep over schools or burn it shallow across flats and weed edges.

Perfect for impoundments, rivers and creeks, this compact spinnerbait excels on Australian bass, golden perch (yellowbelly), sooty grunter, saratoga, EPs and redfin. Designed originally for spinning the flats with light spin tackle, it’s now a go-to option anywhere fish are focused on smaller prey.

Why choose it

• Compact profile = more bites on pressured fish and in clear water
• Versatile retrieve from slow-rolling timber and rock bars to high-speed flats work
• Carl Jocumsen design pedigree for proven tournament performance in Aussie conditions

Product Features

• Small tandem blades start quickly and keep running straight at ultra-slow or fast retrieves.
• Optional single Colorado swap (where fitted) for extra vibration on dark water or at night.
• Balanced head & fine-wire frame transmit vibration, improve hook-ups and track true in current.
• Hand-tied silicone skirt delivers lifelike pulse without fouling.
• Compact, cover-friendly design slips through weed, laydowns and standing timber.
• Spin- or baitcast-ready—casts long on light gear and fishes beautifully on 6–12 lb braid/leader.

Product Specifications

Weight: 1/4oz (approx. 7 g)
Blade Configuration: Small tandem blades (willow/Colorado)
Hook: Strong single spinnerbait hook with trailer keeper
Target Species: Australian bass, golden perch, saratoga, sooty grunter, EPs, redfin
Best Environments: Dams, rivers, creeks; flats, weed edges, rock bars, timber
Recommended Tackle: 6–12 lb braid with 8–12 lb leader; light spin or baitcast outfit
Colours: Range of proven fish-catching colours (availability varies)

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I fish the 1/4oz over heavier sizes?
Choose the 1/4oz in shallow water, clear conditions or high fishing pressure. The compact profile gets more follows to commit.

What retrieves work best?
Two killers: slow-roll along weed and timber, or burn and kill across flats (fast wind then brief pause). You can also yo-yo it down ledges.

Can I use it on a spin rod?
Yes—this spinnerbait was originally designed for light spin tackle and casts exceptionally well on 6–12 lb braid.