Colorado vs. Willow Blades: Choosing the Right Spinnerbait

Spinnerbaits are a staple in every angler’s tackle box, and one of the biggest factors that determines their effectiveness is the blade style. The two most common, and most effective options are the Colorado blade and the Willow blade. Each brings its own unique advantages to the water and understanding when to use one over the other can make all the difference in your success.

Colorado Blade: Thump and Vibration

The Colorado blade is rounder and broader, creating a strong pulsating thump and heavy vibration as it moves through the water. This makes it the go-to option in:

• Stained or muddy water – The vibration helps bass locate the bait when visibility is low.

• Low-light conditions – Dawn, dusk, or cloudy days when flash alone isn’t enough.

• Cold water – Its slower, wider rotation triggers strikes when fish are less active.

Simply put, when you need maximum vibration and drawing power, the Colorado blade shines.

Willow Blade: Flash and Speed

The Willow blade, by contrast, is long and narrow, giving it a sleek profile. It produces more flash than thump, making it ideal for:

• Clear water – Where visibility is high and fish respond better to visual cues.

• Shad or baitfish imitations – Its slim profile mimics baitfish perfectly.

• Faster retrieves – The blade cuts through the water with less resistance, allowing you to cover water quickly.

When you want to imitate baitfish in clear water or fish aggressively, the Willow blade is the way to go.

Choosing the Right Blade

At the end of the day, blade choice comes down to conditions and fish behavior. Colorado blades deliver vibration and presence in dirty water or tough conditions, while Willow blades excel when fish are hunting by sight and chasing faster-moving prey.

FishLab Bio-Blade Spinnerbaits

FishLab has taken this proven versatility and built it into the Bio-Blade Spinnerbait series, available in both Colorado Blade and Willow Blade configurations. Whether you need the thump and vibration of a Colorado blade to call in fish from a distance, or the flash and finesse of a Willow blade to trigger bites in clear water, the Bio-Blade has you covered.

Built with premium components and designed for serious anglers, the Bio-Blade Spinnerbait is the perfect addition to your arsenal, no matter what conditions you face.

Check out the full FishLab Bio-Blade lineup at your favorite retailer or at FishLabTackle.Com