Bassman Carl’s Compact Spinnerbait 5/8oz

Get down fast, stay in the strike zone longer. Co-designed with tournament ace Carl Jocumsen, the Bassman Carl’s Compact 5/8oz delivers a tight, bite-sized profile with the extra weight you need to fish deep edges, steep points, standing timber and heavy wind or current. When Aussie predators are feeding on small bait but sitting 5–10 metres down, this compact heavyweight is the difference between a follow and a eat.

Perfect for Australian bass, golden perch (yellowbelly), estuary perch, saratoga and sooty grunter—with the occasional Murray cod in dams—this spinnerbait casts a mile, tracks true and thumps hard without rolling.

Product Features

• Heavier compact build (5/8oz) sinks quickly and holds depth in wind and current—ideal for dams and deep river holes.
• Carl-tuned tandem blades (willow/Colorado) start instantly; flash + thump you can slow-roll or burn without blow-outs.
• Balanced head & fine-wire frame transmit vibration for better feel and solid hook-ups.
• Hand-tied silicone skirt breathes on the pause to trigger bites from pressured fish.
• Cover-friendly design slides through weed and timber with fewer fouls.
• Spin or baitcast ready; stable on long casts and countdown presentations.

Product Specifications

Weight: 5/8oz (approx. 18 g)
Blade Configuration: Compact tandem (willow/Colorado); single Colorado swap-out friendly
Hook: Premium spinnerbait hook with trailer keeper
Target Species: Australian bass, golden perch, estuary perch, saratoga, sooty grunter; by-catch Murray cod
Best Environments: Deep points, steep banks, rock bars, standing timber, wind-blown edges (5–10 m)
Recommended Tackle: 15–25 lb braid with 15–25 lb fluoro/mono leader; medium-heavy spin or baitcast
Colours: Range of proven fish-catching colours (availability varies)

Frequently Asked Questions

Why choose the 5/8oz over lighter sizes?
It reaches depth faster, holds running angle in wind/current and keeps you in the bite zone on deep structure without increasing profile size.

Best retrieves for the 5/8oz?
Use a countdown to depth, then slow-roll along the contour. Mix in burn-and-kill over points or yo-yo around timber to trigger reaction bites.

Spin or baitcast?
Both work. Many anglers prefer medium-heavy baitcast for close-quarters timber work; spin excels for long casts from the bank.

Colour tips?
Go natural shad/smelt in clear water; pick chartreuse, black or high-contrast patterns for dirty water or low light.