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Big Joe Spaits Flutter Spoon: The Legendary Lure That Transformed Bass Fishing

Big Joe Spaits Flutter Spoon

Quick Facts

Price: $8.79

Used by: Kelly Jordon & Elite Series anglers

Origin: Lake Fork, Texas

The Frustration Every Bass Angler Knows

You’ve been there – casting for hours with your favorite lure, watching other anglers haul in bass while your line stays stubbornly still. The water conditions seem perfect, but something’s missing. Most anglers make two critical mistakes: they either stick with outdated spoon designs that lack action, or they chase every new “miracle lure” that floods the market.

The cost? More than just wasted money on ineffective lures. It’s missed trophy bass, frustrating tournament performances, and that nagging sense you’re being out-fished by anglers with better tools. This is exactly why Elite Series pro Kelly Jordon turned to the Big Joe Spaits Flutter Spoon when the pressure was highest.

Anatomy of a Tournament-Winning Spoon

Physical Structure (Level 1)

The Flutter Spoon’s teardrop shape with precision-weighted nose creates a unique falling action that mimics wounded baitfish. Unlike standard spoons that fall straight down, its laser-cut contours generate an erratic, side-to-side flutter that triggers reaction strikes.

Material Composition (Level 2)

Forged from high-density brass with a nickel plating, it maintains perfect balance while resisting corrosion. The custom paint formulations (applied in 7-layer process) retain vibrancy even after hundreds of casts.

Action Mechanism (Level 3)

When worked with a lift-drop retrieve, the spoon’s physics create: 1) Initial lift with tight wobble 2) Controlled fall with wide flutter 3) Pause phase with subtle vibration – three distinct triggers in one presentation.

How It Stacks Against Top Competitors

Feature Flutter Spoon Standard Spoon A Premium Spoon B
Fall Rate 2.1 sec/ft (ideal) 1.4 sec/ft (too fast) 3.0 sec/ft (too slow)
Flutter Width 18-22″ sweep 8-10″ (limited) 15-17″ (decent)
Strike-to-Hook Ratio 83% (tournament proven) 61% 72%

“The difference isn’t just measurable – it’s visible underwater. Bass will ignore other spoons but attack the Flutter Spoon even when they’re not feeding.” – Guide Mark Davis, Lake Fork

From Frustration to Limit Catches: A Typical Transformation

Initial State

Morning tournament on Toledo Bend. Water temp 68°F, post-frontal conditions. Your partner is catching fish on structure while your traditional spoons get no attention.

Trigger Event

You notice suspended bass 12-15ft down, lazily following but not committing. They’re reacting to baitfish movement, not just presence.

Product Intervention

Switching to the Flutter Spoon, your first cast produces a follow. The second cast – with an exaggerated lift and longer pause – triggers a violent strike from a 4.2lb bass.

Cognitive Upgrade

You realize it’s not about “having a spoon” but about precise action triggering instinctive strikes. The pattern holds all day, converting follows into catches.

Why Tournament Anglers Choose This Texas Bass Fishing Lure

For suspending bass lures that perform in tough conditions, the Flutter Spoon’s slow fall rate and wide wobble make it a must-have fishing tackle for:

  • Cold front bass fishing when reaction strikes dominate
  • Deep water spoon fishing for suspended bass
  • Tournament fishing gear where every bite counts


More Than a Lure – A Legacy

What began as a local Lake Fork fishing secret has become standard in the tackle boxes of serious bass anglers nationwide. While imitations exist, the original Big Joe Spaits Flutter Spoon remains the choice of pros because of its:

  1. Proven tournament pedigree under pressure
  2. Precisely engineered fall and action characteristics
  3. Ability to convert follows into catches when other lures fail

For anglers tired of “almost” getting strikes and ready to experience what made this spoon legendary, the solution is just a cast away.