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Best Shaky Head Reel

Omnia collects thousands of detailed fishing reports from anglers across the country to power our local recommendations. Here are the top Reels recommendations for using the Shakey Heads technique mentioned in fishing reports from anglers near you.

Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel

$249.99 – $259.99

Reported by
The Founding Father

Maple Lake (MN)

The Founding Father reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel on Maple Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Fish on the weedline 11-14’. Shakey did the most damage"

Reported by
Mac

Green Valley Lake (IA)

Mac reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel on Green Valley Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Bass are lethargic right now, fish the shakey head very slow around deeper structure to pull them out of their cover. Plenty of bass to be caught in the 10-18 ft range if you find the correct structure. Almost fall transition so this bite is subject to change soon."

Reported by
Omnia Community Member

Lemont Heritage Quarrys (IL)

Omnia Community Member reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Vanford Spinning Reel on Lemont Heritage Quarrys . Additional comments from this report: "There was a lay down about 6ft from the bank with some weeds around it. Casted right next to it and this toad grabbed it on the drop. One of the easiest catches I’ve had. "

Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reel - EOL

$199.99 – $229.99

Reported by
Evan Bull

Table Rock Lake (AR, MO)

Evan Bull reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reel - EOL on Table Rock Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Caught a lot of fish on main lake bluffs and points. Had a small limit on worms and jigs."

Reported by
Justin Lane

Lewis Smith Lake (AL)

Justin Lane reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reel - EOL on Lewis Smith Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Fishing ditches and drains thoroughly "

Reported by
Cory Guinn Outdoors

Lake Hartwell (GA, SC)

Cory Guinn Outdoors reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Stradic FL Spinning Reel - EOL on Lake Hartwell. Additional comments from this report: "Blind casting or sight fishing under and around dock walkways in 1-4 feet of water. Fish were cruising the banks, bedding, sunning or guarding fry. Some post spawn spotted bass were located on points with natural rock and shoals."

Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel

$269.99

Reported by
Ohio Angler

Rocky Fork Lake (OH)

Ohio Angler reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on Rocky Fork Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Working the shakey head with the Berkley Maxscent creature is a game-changer. This really gets the bite when it is slow and tough fishing. Find structure and work it methodically. You don't need to spend more than 15minutes per structure. Keep moving and finding areas."

Reported by
Katherine Field

Chickamauga Lake (TN)

Katherine Field reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on Chickamauga Lake. Additional comments from this report: "Had success slowly fishing a shakey head along ledges and edge of week line. Bites were hard to come by, but slow along edge got a limit."

Reported by
Omnia Community Member

Lake Gaston (NC, VA)

Omnia Community Member reported catching Largemouth Bass using the Shakey Heads technique and Shimano Curado DC Casting Reel on Lake Gaston. Additional comments from this report: "Fish were schooled up on secondary points that had a laydown on it. Had to fish slow but when one hit it there would be more right in same area to catch off the shakey head."

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