Spinner & Bladed

Inline Spinner

All lures

Simple, deadly flash for trout and panfish.

Technique

Steady wind

Depth

1-6 ft

Water Clarity

Clear to stained

Best Conditions

Streams, small ponds

Spring Summer Fall

About This Lure

A straight-shaft spinner with a single blade, a classic for stream trout and pond panfish.

How To Fish It

Cast your inline spinner slightly past target structure like rocks or undercut banks. Immediately engage the bail to ensure the blade begins spinning the moment it hits the water, as strikes often occur during the initial drop. Maintain a consistent depth within the one to six-foot range by adjusting your rod tip height throughout the retrieve.

Retrieve Cadence

A slow, steady crawl just fast enough to feel the blade's vibration against your rod tip.

Best Colors

Gold— Sunny days and clear water conditions

Silver— Overcast days or low-light morning sessions

Black with yellow dots— Stained or murky water environments

Sizes & When To Use

1/16 ozTargeting pressured trout or small panfish in shallow creeks

1/8 ozStandard all-around size for general trout and bluegill in larger pools

Commonly Rigged On

Direct tieSmall ball-bearing swivel

Recommended Gear

6'6" Light power, fast action spinning rod paired with a 1000-size reel spooled with 4lb monofilament line.

Pro Tips

Use a high-quality ball-bearing swivel to eliminate line twist caused by the spinning blade.
If the lure keeps snagging the bottom, increase your retrieve speed or raise your rod tip higher.
Focus your casts parallel to shorelines to keep the lure in the strike zone longer.
Periodically pause your retrieve for a split second to trigger followers to strike.

Species This Lure Catches

Bluegill

Lepomis macrochirus

The ultimate panfish prize, famous for its aggressive strikes and incredible pound-for-pound fighting ability.

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Rainbow Trout

Oncorhynchus mykiss

The acrobatic jewel of the mountain stream, famous for its blistering runs and spectacular aerial leaps.

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Brown Trout

Salmo trutta

The ultimate elusive predator, the Brown Trout is the crown jewel of stream and lake fishing, prized for its cunning, aggression, and trophy potential.

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