Freshwater Lure Guide

Inline Spinner

Category: spinnerBest temp: 45–72°FBest seasons: Spring, Summer, Fall
Inline Spinner fishing lure

About the Inline Spinner

The inline spinner (Panther Martin, Rooster Tail, Mepps) is one of the oldest and most effective lures made. A spinning blade around a central shaft creates flash and vibration that triggers reaction strikes from trout, bass, crappie, and pike. Cast it, reel it. That's it.

Best Conditions

Water Temp

45–72°F

Best Seasons

Spring, Summer, Fall

Water Clarity

clear, stained

Best Weather

any

Color Guide

Gold Blade

Overcast, stained water

Silver Blade

Sunny, clear water

Chartreuse

Murky water, low light

White

Night, dark conditions

Target Species

Smallmouth BassCrappieNorthern PikeRainbow TroutBrown TroutChain Pickerel

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