The Blue Fox Pixee Spoon is a compact, flash-oriented hard-body spoon designed to punch above its weight on casts; its aerodynamic profile and bright finishes emphasize quick, tight flash attractive to trout and panfish. Technically lighter than large spoons like the Gibbs-Delta Koho Killer, the Pixee delivers economical coverage of water with nimble action and excellent retrieval versatility, making it a cost-efficient option when targeting aggressive feeders at distance.
Lightweight darting
Pixie dance flash
Lightweight darting
Pixie dance flash
Review Summary
"Small, lively spoon with strong flash that's a favorite for trout and panfish; users like its castability and durability but some replace the stock hooks for bigger fish."
Ultra-fast wiggle
Small, aerodynamically balanced body for accurate casts and subtle action
Ultra-fast wiggle
Small, aerodynamically balanced body for accurate casts and subtle action
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Blue Fox Pixee Spoon is a compact, flash-oriented hard-body spoon designed to punch above its weight on casts; its aerodynamic profile and bright finishes emphasize quick, tight flash attractive to trout and panfish. Technically lighter than large spoons like the Gibbs-Delta Koho Killer, the Pixee delivers economical coverage of water with nimble action and excellent retrieval versatility, making it a cost-efficient option when targeting aggressive feeders at distance.
Lightweight darting
Pixie dance flash
Ultra-fast wiggle
Small, aerodynamically balanced body for accurate casts and subtle action
Fine finishes and realistic patterns increase visibility to finicky fish
Lightweight darting
Pixie dance flash
Ultra-fast wiggle
Small, aerodynamically balanced body for accurate casts and subtle action
Fine finishes and realistic patterns increase visibility to finicky fish
$6-14 USD
The Gibbs Delta Tackle Minnow is a hard-body spoon engineered for a realistic minnow profile and a fast, erratic fall that triggers aggressive strikes on jigging presentations. It earns a best-in-class spot for its heavy-duty construction, balanced weight distribution and proven saltwater durability, giving anglers a lower long-term replacement cost compared with softer or thinner spoons on the list. Compared with the more classic fluttering action of the Williams Whitefish and the boutique finishes of Moonshine, the Delta Minnow emphasizes lifelike motion and rugged value for serious vertical fishermen.
Minnow‑fine profile
Featherlight flutter
Minnow‑fine profile
Featherlight flutter
Review Summary
"Anglers praise its lifelike wobble and robust construction for repeated vertical jigging trips; consistently draws strikes and lands predators, though a minority report cosmetic paint wear after heavy use."
Flirts with predators
Designed for a tight fluttering action ideal for vertical jigging and enticing short strikes.
Flirts with predators
Designed for a tight fluttering action ideal for vertical jigging and enticing short strikes.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Gibbs Delta Tackle Minnow is a hard-body spoon engineered for a realistic minnow profile and a fast, erratic fall that triggers aggressive strikes on jigging presentations. It earns a best-in-class spot for its heavy-duty construction, balanced weight distribution and proven saltwater durability, giving anglers a lower long-term replacement cost compared with softer or thinner spoons on the list. Compared with the more classic fluttering action of the Williams Whitefish and the boutique finishes of Moonshine, the Delta Minnow emphasizes lifelike motion and rugged value for serious vertical fishermen.
Minnow‑fine profile
Featherlight flutter
Flirts with predators
Designed for a tight fluttering action ideal for vertical jigging and enticing short strikes.
Durable plated finish resists chipping and maintains flash in abrasive conditions.
Minnow‑fine profile
Featherlight flutter
Flirts with predators
Designed for a tight fluttering action ideal for vertical jigging and enticing short strikes.
Durable plated finish resists chipping and maintains flash in abrasive conditions.
$8-18 USD
The Williams Ice Jig Spoon is a best-in-class, utilitarian hard-body spoon known for its simple, tight flutter and dependable vertical presentation—making it a go-to for panfish and crappie through the ice. It holds a technical advantage through a slim, balanced profile and a broad, budget-friendly size range that undercuts some premium rivals while delivering consistent action compared with bulkier or rattle-equipped competitors. Available for purchase, it’s the practical choice when anglers want proven performance without the premium price of specialty jigs like the Rapala or Swedish Pimple.
Thin flutter - ninja
Bright flash - disco
Thin flutter - ninja
Bright flash - disco
Review Summary
"Buyers praise the lively action and reflective finish that consistently attracts panfish and trout through the ice; some users swap the stock hooks for heavier-duty ones. Overall seen as a durable, reliable ice jig spoon for small to medium fish."
Dependable classic - grandpa
Tight wobble action ideal for panfish and trout.
Dependable classic - grandpa
Tight wobble action ideal for panfish and trout.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Williams Ice Jig Spoon is a best-in-class, utilitarian hard-body spoon known for its simple, tight flutter and dependable vertical presentation—making it a go-to for panfish and crappie through the ice. It holds a technical advantage through a slim, balanced profile and a broad, budget-friendly size range that undercuts some premium rivals while delivering consistent action compared with bulkier or rattle-equipped competitors. Available for purchase, it’s the practical choice when anglers want proven performance without the premium price of specialty jigs like the Rapala or Swedish Pimple.
Thin flutter - ninja
Bright flash - disco
Dependable classic - grandpa
Tight wobble action ideal for panfish and trout.
Durable painted and reflective finish for visibility under ice.
Thin flutter - ninja
Bright flash - disco
Dependable classic - grandpa
Tight wobble action ideal for panfish and trout.
Durable painted and reflective finish for visibility under ice.
$6-15 USD
The Williams Whitefish C80 is a market-leading trolling hard-body spoon known for its compact profile and proven tight wobble that fishes well across a wide range of trolling speeds. It delivers solid durability and an economical price point, making it a cost-effective alternative to pricier, hand-tuned models like the Len Thompson while still matching the rugged performance of heavier spoons such as the Luhr-Jensen Krocodile.
Torpedo dives
Silver flash
Torpedo dives
Silver flash
Review Summary
"Users praise its classic wobble and durable finish that consistently attracts salmon and trout when trolled; some note paint wear after prolonged heavy use."
Vintage swagger
Brass construction with corrosion-resistant finish for extended longevity
Vintage swagger
Brass construction with corrosion-resistant finish for extended longevity
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Williams Whitefish C80 is a market-leading trolling hard-body spoon known for its compact profile and proven tight wobble that fishes well across a wide range of trolling speeds. It delivers solid durability and an economical price point, making it a cost-effective alternative to pricier, hand-tuned models like the Len Thompson while still matching the rugged performance of heavier spoons such as the Luhr-Jensen Krocodile.
Torpedo dives
Silver flash
Vintage swagger
Brass construction with corrosion-resistant finish for extended longevity
C80 profile delivers a tight wobble ideal for moderate trolling speeds
Torpedo dives
Silver flash
Vintage swagger
Brass construction with corrosion-resistant finish for extended longevity
C80 profile delivers a tight wobble ideal for moderate trolling speeds
$8-15 USD
Luhr Jensen Krocodile Spoon
The Luhr-Jensen Krocodile is a saltwater-ready classic known for its wide wobble, heavy profile and robust plated finishes that resist corrosion and maintain action in abrasive marine conditions. It holds its best-in-class position by balancing proven fish-attracting motion with economical hardware that anglers can easily upgrade, offering a lower-cost entry into durable saltwater spoons compared with premium specialty models. Versus the other spoons on this list it delivers more aggressive lateral flash and weight for casting into current, while remaining competitively priced for regular replacement of hooks and split rings.
Heavy wobble
Hammered flash
Heavy wobble
Hammered flash
Review Summary
"Longtime users praise the Luhr-Jensen Krocodile for its consistent, deadly wobble, excellent casting, and durable finishes that hold up well in saltwater; occasional finish wear is reported after heavy use. Overall it's viewed as a reliable, go-to hard-body spoon for many species."
Gator-tough finish
Hammered, heavy-bodied profile produces a slow roll ideal for saltwater predators.
Gator-tough finish
Hammered, heavy-bodied profile produces a slow roll ideal for saltwater predators.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Luhr-Jensen Krocodile is a saltwater-ready classic known for its wide wobble, heavy profile and robust plated finishes that resist corrosion and maintain action in abrasive marine conditions. It holds its best-in-class position by balancing proven fish-attracting motion with economical hardware that anglers can easily upgrade, offering a lower-cost entry into durable saltwater spoons compared with premium specialty models. Versus the other spoons on this list it delivers more aggressive lateral flash and weight for casting into current, while remaining competitively priced for regular replacement of hooks and split rings.
Heavy wobble
Hammered flash
Gator-tough finish
Hammered, heavy-bodied profile produces a slow roll ideal for saltwater predators.
Available with electroplated or painted finishes and corrosion-resistant coatings for harsh saltwater use.
Heavy wobble
Hammered flash
Gator-tough finish
Hammered, heavy-bodied profile produces a slow roll ideal for saltwater predators.
Available with electroplated or painted finishes and corrosion-resistant coatings for harsh saltwater use.
$6-15 USD
The Rhys Davis Anchovy Special is positioned as a specialty hard-body spoon that mimics small baitfish with a narrow, realistic profile and subtle action prized by experienced pelagic anglers. Although often at a higher price due to hand-finishes and niche appeal, it outperforms many mass-market spoons in lifelike presentation and surface-to-subsurface translation, making it the preferred choice when finesse and naturalism win strikes. When used alongside heavier or flash-driven spoons in this list, the Anchovy Special fills the gap for picky or pressured fish that ignore louder lures.
Anchovy mimic
School trigger
Anchovy mimic
School trigger
Review Summary
"The Rhys Davis Anchovy Special is a niche, hand-finished option celebrated by enthusiasts for its lifelike anchovy profile and exceptional action on pelagics, but limited availability and higher cost keep it from being widely adopted. Buyers who use it report notable attraction and realistic presentation."
Sublime shimmer
Realistic anchovy profile and paint scheme designed to imitate forage fish.
Sublime shimmer
Realistic anchovy profile and paint scheme designed to imitate forage fish.
Recreational Enjoyment
Skill Development & Mastery
The Rhys Davis Anchovy Special is positioned as a specialty hard-body spoon that mimics small baitfish with a narrow, realistic profile and subtle action prized by experienced pelagic anglers. Although often at a higher price due to hand-finishes and niche appeal, it outperforms many mass-market spoons in lifelike presentation and surface-to-subsurface translation, making it the preferred choice when finesse and naturalism win strikes. When used alongside heavier or flash-driven spoons in this list, the Anchovy Special fills the gap for picky or pressured fish that ignore louder lures.
Anchovy mimic
School trigger
Sublime shimmer
Realistic anchovy profile and paint scheme designed to imitate forage fish.
Tuned wobble and weight distribution for stable action in choppy seas.
Anchovy mimic
School trigger
Sublime shimmer
Realistic anchovy profile and paint scheme designed to imitate forage fish.
Tuned wobble and weight distribution for stable action in choppy seas.
$18-35 USD