Inline Spinner (Rooster Tail)
The ultimate multi-species flash-and-vibration machine that triggers predatory strikes with its constant blade rotation.
Knot
Improved Clinch Knot
Target Depth
1-8 ft
Target Species
Where To Use It
How To Tie / Assemble
- 1Select a spinning rod setup spooled with 4-6lb monofilament or fluorocarbon line.
- 2Slide the end of your main line through the eye of the Inline Spinner's wire shaft.
- 3Pass the tag end around the standing line five to seven times.
- 4Thread the tag end through the small loop near the eye of the lure.
- 5Moisten the line with water and pull the tag end to cinch the knot tight against the lure eye.
- 6Trim the excess tag end, leaving about an eighth of an inch for security.
Recommended Baits
Original Rooster Tail (1/16 oz)
The go-to size for panfish and stream trout in shallow, clear water where subtle vibrations trigger bites.
Fluorescent Orange Body/Gold Blade (1/8 oz)
Ideal for murky or stained water conditions; the gold blade creates a flash that is highly visible in low-visibility environments.
White/Silver Blade (1/4 oz)
Best for targeting active Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass feeding on shad or minnows in open water.
Black/Silver Blade (1/8 oz)
Highly effective on overcast days or during dawn and dusk when fish are silhouetting prey against the surface.
Fire Tiger Pattern (1/8 oz)
The best choice for reactive strikes from Brown Trout and Bass when the water temperature is fluctuating or the fish are sluggish.
How To Use It
Cast slightly upstream in rivers or toward structure in lakes. Begin a slow, steady retrieve immediately to keep the blade spinning; if the lure hits the bottom, speed up slightly. Vary your retrieve speed to find the 'thumping' vibration that excites fish, and use a light twitch of the rod tip to clear any weeds off the hook.
Why the Improved Clinch Knot
Gear & Setup
Best Conditions
Species You'll Catch On This Rig
Largemouth Bass
The ultimate American freshwater predator, the Largemouth Bass is the king of shallow-water structure and aggressive strikes.
Rainbow Trout
The acrobatic jewel of the mountain stream, famous for its blistering runs and spectacular aerial leaps.
Smallmouth Bass
The pound-for-pound king of North American freshwater, renowned for explosive aerial leaps and dogged, drag-screaming fights.
White Bass
The schooling warrior of the reservoir that turns quiet mornings into frantic, rod-bending blitzes.
Brown Trout
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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