There seems to be two issues--(1)hooking a fish and (2)losing it once it's hooked. I do miss some as they either bit the blades only or just nipped it like Rob said. As for actually unbuttoning fish once they are stuck, I can only remember one--maybe. For me, the spinnerbait is a high-percentage fish lander. I don't use a trailer hook nor a plastic trailer. Now, rattletraps are another thing...

I fish a rod that is pretty stiff to stick them but a tad forgiving (an old fenwick HMG that's about 10 yrs. old). I'm considering Loomis' spinnerbait series when it's time for a new one--soon. So I don't know what to offer to up the percentages for you, sorry.

EDIT: Another thought...are the fish jumping when they unbutton? If so, I keep my rod tip low to keep them from getting airborn.


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