Flutter Spoons are bottom contact lures known for producing a dying bait fish, flashing, fluttering, falling lure action typically produced with a shiny large spoon lure as it flutters (falling action) to the bottom. Flutter Spoons are also known for their large profile and their somewhat unique ability to fished fast with several slack line vertical drops per presentation.

Anatomy: Flutter Spoon lures are treble hook lures with weight evenly spread out throughout the lure to assist in the flutter lure action. The lure’s cup shape creates the flutter action.  It is similar looking to trolling spoons and jigging spoons but heavier and larger. It is commonly made of brass or stainless steel.

• Barrel Swivel: [Figure 1] Some Flutter Spoons come with barrel swivel to ensure the flutter action and/or to keep the twist out of your line on the retrieve.
• Feather: [Figure 3] Some believe the feather will give the bass a target to hit the lure where the hook is located.
• Trailer Hook – called Stinger Hook: Common to add a stinger hook to front of the lure on the split ring or a slider on the line. Details provided in additional considerations section below.

Variants & Other Names: 

• Spoon Jack’n: Same as flutter spoon where the jack’n is an expression of hard hop to engage the flutter after the initial action.  It is similar to stroking a jig. 
• Jigging Spoon: Not the same as a flutter spoon as it is designed for vertical fishing close to the boat plus they are smaller and skinners.
• Other Spoons: Not common for bass fishing but spoons are common for other non-bass fishing species.