Spybaits

Spybaits, often also referred to as spinbaits, rank among the most subtle yet highly effective lures for technical predator fishing. Their main advantage lies in a low-key, perfectly controlled action that appears natural even to extremely cautious fish. Thanks to their slim profile, counter-rotating propellers, and balanced body, they move steadily without aggressive darting and can remain in the strike zone for a long time. They are ideal for systematically covering the water column, open areas, reservoirs, and deeper lakes.

A defining characteristic of spybaits is their straight, calm tracking on the retrieve and a delicate flutter or flash during pauses or on a free fall. This pause phase is often what triggers strikes—fish have time to “read” the lure and attack without suspicion. Spybaits excel when targeting perch, zander, and bass, especially when standard hard baits or soft plastics feel too aggressive. They are an excellent choice for heavily pressured waters and for anglers who want to fish with precision and efficiency.

Recommended Spybait Models

• DUO Realis Spinbait 80 – a classic, exceptionally well-balanced spybait for systematically covering mid-depths and large bodies of water; ideal for technical, subtle presentations.
• DUO Realis Spinbait 72 Alpha – a more powerful version with increased water displacement, suitable for deeper zones, current, and situations where a more readable action is needed without losing finesse.