Why it is on the list
Why the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz is on the striper and hybrid checklist
The classic white bass spinner for the Caney Fork and French Broad runs.
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How it is used here
Using a spinner like this on Tennessee water
A lure imitates what the fish is eating, and in Tennessee that is mostly shad and bluegill in the reservoirs, crawfish on the rocky lakes and smallmouth rivers, and insects and small minnows in the trout water. The lures on each checklist are the ones that match the forage on that kind of water and have caught fish here for years, not this season’s catalogue.
Colour follows the water. Natural shad and green pumpkin in the clear highland lakes like Norris and Dale Hollow; chartreuse, white and black in the stained water of Reelfoot, Kentucky Lake’s creeks and the Cumberland. The What’s biting pages on this site say which lures are working each month.
Where to use it
Tennessee water for the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz
The Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz is on the striper and hybrid checklist because it works on Tennessee water.
Goes with
What the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz pairs with on the striper and hybrid list
The rest of the striper and hybrid checklist, each with its own page.
Same job, other fishing
Other spinners on the Tennessee checklists
Common questions
Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz questions
What is the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz for?
The classic white bass spinner for the Caney Fork and French Broad runs. It is the spinner on the striper and hybrid checklist on this site, and it earns its place because it works on Tennessee water, not because it is new.
Which fish is the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz good for in Tennessee?
The striper and hybrid checklist covers striped bass, hybrid striped bass, white bass, yellow bass. A lure imitates what the fish is eating, and in Tennessee that is mostly shad and bluegill in the reservoirs, crawfish on the rocky lakes and smallmouth rivers, and insects and small minnows in the trout water.
Where would I use the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz?
On the Tennessee water that holds striper and hybrid: Cheatham Lake, Cherokee Lake, Chickamauga Lake, Clinch River among others. Each water page on this site lists the public access points and what swims there.
What goes with the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz?
The rest of the striper and hybrid checklist, starting with Ugly Stik Bigwater spinning rod, 7 ft medium-heavy, Penn Battle III 5000 spinning reel, PowerPro braid, 30 lb. The checklist page has all 10 items.
Is there a different spinner for other fishing?
Yes: Panther Martin spinner, 1/8 oz on the trout list; Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/16 oz on the trout list.
How much does the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz cost?
The Amazon link on this page shows today’s price. The checklist items are standard tackle rather than premium gear, and the bait shops on the county pages carry most of them.
Can I buy the Yakima Rooster Tail, 1/8 oz in Tennessee instead?
Yes. Every county page on this site lists the bait shops, marinas and big box stores that carry tackle, with phone numbers and directions.
Is this an affiliate link?
Yes. The link goes to Amazon with this site’s tag and pays a small commission at no extra cost to you. Nothing on the list was chosen for commission.
Do I need a licence to use it?
Anyone 13 or older needs a Tennessee fishing licence, plus the trout privilege for trout. The licence page on this site has prices and limits.
Keep going
More Tennessee water, and who fishes it
Every guide and charter on this site is listed by the water they run, so you can call the captain direct. Licences, limits and the state record list are one click away too.