Northland Fishing Tackle’s new stamped-brass Thumper Spoon wreaks havoc with its prominent profile, flagrant flutters, and ninja kicker blade.
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BEMIDJI, Minn. (October 8, 2024) – Tungsten has been all the talk. In fact, most of Northland’s recent product introductions for both ice and open water fishing have been tungsten based. But the one thing tungsten can’t do is tremble like a maple leaf falling from a tree. Such is not the case with stamped brass, however, and why Northland chose the functional metal for its new Thumper Spoon.
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THE COMPOSITION
“The Thumper Spoon tumbles, flips, and shimmies on its slow fall,” said ice fishing icon and Northland pro, Brian “Bro” Brosdahl. “It looks like a minnow falling to its grave and can attract fish from long distances.”
The Thumper Spoon’s injured-baitfish action stems from its novel shape and stamped brass composition. Its precisely balanced, upside down teardrop figure causes dramatic fluttering on the freefall – chaotic, really. And when pumped on a long stroke, the spoon’s random-direction-generator sends it on a new course each time.
Revered ice fishing guide and Northland pro staffer, Brad Hawthorne, added: “The wide top and narrowed end really makes it wobble and flash.”
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THE FLICKER
Northland added a willow flicker-blade near the top of the spoon to create an even more dynamic presentation. “The flicker-blade redirects even more light on the fall,” said Bro. “And when the spoon is down in the strike zone, by just shaking the rod, the blade activates and can trigger curious fish.”
The Thumper Spoon’s willow flicker-blade also clacks against the brass body to produce a bonus audible attractant.
The willow flicker-blade is sturdily affixed to the body with a split-ring.
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WHEN AND WHERE TO FISH THE THUMPER SPOON
“The spoon really shines when you fish it high,” said Hawthorne about his tendency to work the Thumper Spoon above fish he marks on or near the bottom. “It grabs their attention as it tumbles down, mimicking a single wounded baitfish falling out of a school.”
Bro employs the Thumper Spoon as a search bait. “It’s perfect for fishing fast in depths of 15-feet or less when I’m looking for aggressive perch and walleyes. The smaller sizes do the same for crappies and bluegills, too.”
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PICK A PATTERN
“It’s all about the flash with this spoon,” said Hawthorne. “Take a look at your dominant baitfish, and whether that’s shiners, tullibee, or gobies, match that color profile to the spoon.”
In clear water, Bro leans on flashy colors and perch patterns, selecting Blue Racecar, Purple Racecar, and Golden Perch. In dingier conditions, it’s Wonderbread, Sneeze, UV Pink Tiger, and Super-Glo Red Gold.
BAIT OR NO BAIT?
“In the winter, I always pair my spoon with some meat,” said Hawthorne, noting, too, that a minnow’s head, torso, and tail can all be utilized. “You’ll notice a big difference in action between different body parts. Sometimes, walleye like the head of a minnow, and other times, the different action created by the tail is what they want. Using the tail of a minnow makes the Thumper Spoon glide more.”
When Bro flips the spoon, it’s usually heads. “I use a minnow head most of the time searching for walleyes and perch. But if I’m fishing a deep soft bottomed basin for perch, crappies, or giant bluegills, it’s maggots and waxworms.”
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ABOUT THE THUMPER SPOON
Fish will know when a Thumper Spoon walks in the room. Its wide profile emits a beacon of flash and generates a spectacular flutter on the drop. Constructed of premium stamped brass, the spoon’s body sports strategically placed bends that accentuate the trembling action. Moreover, a flicker blade at the base of the body adds even more commotion. All sizes and colors sport an impressively sharp and durable red treble hook.
The Thumper Spoon is available in a wide array of sizes and colors offering the perfect option for any species, in any type of water conditions.
- COLORS: Golden Shiner, UV Glo Perch, UV Pink Tiger, Super-Glo Wonderbread, Purple Racecar, Super-Glo Purple Wonder, Blue Racecar, Super-Glo Sneeze, Golden Perch, and Super-Glo Red Gold
- SIZES: 1/16-ounce (#14 hook), 1/8-ounce (#10 hook), 3/16-ounce (#8 hook), and ¼-ounce (#6 hook)
MSRP $6.99
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ABOUT Northland® Fishing Tackle
In 1975, a young Northwoods fishing guide named John Peterson started pouring jigs and tying tackle for his clients in a small remote cabin in northern Minnesota. The lures were innovative, made with high quality components, and most importantly, were catching fish when no other baits were working! Word spread like wildfire, the phone started ringing… and the Northland Fishing Tackle® brand was in hot demand! For 40 years now, John and the Northland® team have been designing, testing and perfecting an exclusive line of products that catch fish like no other brand on the market today. Manufactured in the heart of Minnesota’s finest fishing waters, Northland® is one of the country’s leading producers of premium quality jigs, live bait rigs, spinnerbaits and spoons for crappies, bluegills, perch, walleyes, bass, trout, northern pike and muskies.
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ABOUT Bagley Bait Company
The personality of any company comes from its founder. Jim Bagley was an inventive, fun-loving, passionate fisherman who became one the most respected legends in the fishing tackle industry. In late 2010, Jarmo Rapala and a group of investors bought Bagley Bait Company. As an admirer of Jim Bagley for his attention to quality and of his product ingenuity and innovation, Jarmo initiated significant changes in operations, enhanced production processes and quality control. Now in 2020, Northland® Fishing Tackle, along with Jarmo as its Chief Lure Designer, maintain the legacy of creating premium balsa crankbaits and topwater lures, as well as jigs and spoons for both freshwater and saltwater anglers.
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