Manufacturer: NorthamFishing
Website: http://www.northamfishing.com/
Contact: Frank Laurin
E-mail: info@northamfishing.com
Phone: (647) 296-0239; (866) 378-1290
Northamfishing specializes in Spinner Baits, Spoons, and Buzzbaits. Each graphic is designed from scratch to mimic and enhance the real thing, with each pattern having holographic scales to expand the visual strike zone. The graphics are heat sealed and contour shaped to each lure. They are then sealed with the highest grade impact and scratch resistant clear coats, using the highest grade weather proof / UV proof materials.
The ball bearing swivel are tested, and each spinnerbait head tested for proper molding weight / volume ratio. Hand crafted quality will ensure each lure will work perfectly straight right out of the package, with great detail put into the designs. Further testing of these products are done by Field testers & tournament teams who evaluate the tackle and provide feedback.
Overall score based on experience with the product and other comments received for those we send out to be tried out. Examples, where applicable, of areas we are looking at include, but are not limited to...
> Look & Feel
> Versatility
> Portability
> Strength & Durability
> Material Components
> Colors
> Sizes
> Effectivness (End Result)
FishinBuddy Ratings:
> 1 - Not a good product at all
> 2 - Disappointing
> 3 - Not Bad, but requires a few tweaks
> 4 - Fish-Hawk Proven Product
> 5 - Exceeds Expectation
The Review:
Northham Baits have really come a long way from the first models which they distributed. They are beautifully made and designed to "match the hatch" of any species you are looking to catch. The use of them is quite simple really, they're spinner baits. You can reel them slow, fast, choppy, smooth, on top, or on the bottom. It all depends on which you prefer. As far as versatility is concerned, you use them the way you use all spinner baits.
Just like any other spinner bait, you store and transport them around in your tackle box or spinner bag. Nothing special here, just status quo.
These Spinner Baits are very strong, with each and every component tested as noted above. They won't fall apart from continuous casting, and I have yet to have a skirt rot or melt from being in a box. The only time they have the opportunity to get destroyed, from what I've experienced, is when they are repeated mauled by Pike or Bass. Their weights are awesome and they go through a rigorous testing process to ensure the best quality in a bait.
Northamfishing baits come in fantastic colors and holographic patterns on the blades which can be used to imitate local forage and attract fish. They are also available in standard colors and solids. A huge step up from the plain gold and silver blades, and an excellent change to the baits to separate them from others. I have yet to see another spinner bait company provide such detail and patterning in their baits.
Different sizes and weigths are available for you to choose from, depending on what you prefer or perhaps what you are fishing.
Fishing with these spinner baits is a pleasure. I've mainly caught Bass on them, using them only a couple times for Pike. They are so nice looking, sometimes I'm a little hesitant to throw them at Pike, but they do work. I've given some to a few friends as well and whenever I see them throwing a Spinner Bait, I can tell right away it's a NorthamFishing Spinner Bait.
The end result here is that you have a fairly common bait, which has been taken to the next level through color, durability, true running in the water, and great weights to choose from that you feel confident throwing day to day. If you like fishing with Spinner Baits, I highly recommend you get your hands on some Northfishing Spinner Baits. You won't be disappointed! The weight is good, the colors are beautiful, and they stand up to a good pounding before they become all bent up or their skirts come off. Replacing skirts is easy though, and if they didn't get all bent up, then it's time for a new hobby.
> Overall Rating:
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With a rating of 5 Stars, NorthamFishing Spinner Baits are considered considered a Fish-Hawk "Proven Product".