Blades with holes, Kevkel spinnerbaits

By zander | May 16th, 2010

We may have just finished our spinnerbait shootout but one blade from the past is worth mentioning. Two years ago Cal completed a review of the Kevkel spinnerbait and found that the lure was an innovative lure, the secret to these baits was their patent pending double louvered leaf blades which essentially have a raised punch cut in each blade.

I continue to have success with Kevkel’s blades, especially in stained water

I’ve now fished these baits for two seasons and what initially started out as skepticism has been replaced with confidence. These baits deliver and are very good in stained water like that of the California Delta. The extra displacement caused the blades gives the bait that extra edge and best of all because they spin at such low speeds slow rolling when the bite is slow makes this bait downright deadly at times. This rotation at slow speeds also makes this bait good for “helicoptering” in between thick structure. When we originally tested the Kevkel baits we praised the innovation but were not 100% convinced regarding performance benefits as a result of the design, well two years later I’m sold. These Kevkel Punched blades continue to deliver, and I’ve shown (and given) a number of these baits to professional BASS anglers that have also had success with them.

Two seasons later I can say I am truly “sold” on these cut blades

So what’s my only real gripe about Kevkel Baits? These custom spinnerbaits are hard to get! While the company was present at BassJam I still don’t know of any major e-tailer that has these baits. Kevkel Baits is still a relatively small operation, one that doesn’t have a website and has limited production capabilities. If you’re interested in purchasing some of these baits, the best way to order is to call George Yonekura at Research Machine Development (RMD – 1.408.988.1785).

Tags: Kevkel, spinnerbait blades, Spinnerbaits

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3 Responses to “Blades with holes, Kevkel spinnerbaits”

strydog says:

June 6, 2010 at 6:46 am

Food for thought
When looking at rating a spinner bait several aspects come to mind. Speed, blade type, colour etc., etc, etc. as you all know.
You have two blades to consider and both are unique. I find the dimple blade to be more successful than the plain surfaced blade. Again at different stages in the year and water conditions also play a part. A one blade test would be the ideal.

I’m sure KEVKEL has some advantages but, what exactly they are is the question? Is the design really an advantage or just another attribute to the spinner bait?

Look forward to reading more reviews from competitive anglers.
spinnerbaitkid says:

May 25, 2010 at 4:36 pm

While I have seen and tried some strange alterations on several styles of baits, including spinnerbaits, I have never thought of angled flanges to help the blade turn. I’ve tried spinnerbaits with clean holes in the blades and thought that hurt the bait. If this will make the spinnerbait “slow roll” slower, I’ll buy some. If the guy who produces this needs an affiliate, contact me. http://www.spinnerbaits101.com
Cal says:

May 16, 2010 at 3:37 pm

yea yea yea… some guys are just slow on the uptake

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