Bassman Carl’s Compact Spinnerbait 3/8oz

Turn follows into eats with the compact spinnerbait built for pressured fish and clear water. Co-designed with Carl Jocumsen, the Bassman Carl’s Compact 3/8oz delivers big-bait thump and flash in a downsized profile that bass and yellowbelly won’t refuse. The slightly heavier 3/8oz head casts further, holds depth in wind or current, and lets you cover mid-depth weed lines, standing timber and rocky points with confidence.

Ideal for Australian bass, golden perch (yellowbelly), EPs, saratoga, sooty grunter and redfin across dams, rivers and creeks. Fish it slow and deep around structure, or burn it high over flats when bait is small.

Why anglers choose it

• Compact profile = more strikes in clear or highly pressured systems
• 3/8oz weight maintains depth and running angle on faster retrieves or deeper banks
• Tournament-proven design refined by Carl Jocumsen for Aussie conditions

Product Features

• Small tandem blades (willow/Colorado) start instantly and stay true from crawl to burn.
• Optional single Colorado conversion (where fitted) for maximum vibration in dirty water or low light.
• Balanced head & fine-wire frame transmit more pulse and improve hook-ups.
• Hand-tied silicone skirt with natural flare to mimic small baitfish.
• Compact, cover-friendly build slips through weed and timber with fewer fouls.
• Works on spin or baitcast gear—long casts and easy control.

Product Specifications

Weight: 3/8oz (approx. 10.5 g)
Blade Configuration: Compact tandem (willow/Colorado)
Hook: Quality spinnerbait hook with trailer keeper
Target Species: Australian bass, golden perch, EPs, sooty grunter, saratoga, redfin
Best Environments: Dams, rivers, creeks; mid-depth weed edges, rock bars, points, timber
Recommended Tackle: 8–14 lb braid with 10–14 lb leader; medium-light spin or baitcast
Colours: Range of proven fish-catching colours (availability varies)

Frequently Asked Questions

When do I choose the 3/8oz over the 1/4oz?
Use 3/8oz when you need more casting distance, quicker sink, or better depth control on windy points, deeper edges or current.

What retrieves work best?
Slow-roll along weed and timber, burn-and-kill over flats, or yo-yo down ledges. The compact blades start up immediately at any speed.

Is it suited to spin or baitcast?
Both. It casts a mile on medium-light spin and fishes beautifully on compact baitcasters.

Which colour should I pick?
Choose natural shad/smelt for clear water; brighter or darker patterns for stained water or low light.