LURE 101
04 Lures / Metal & Bladed / Inline Spinner
09 · Inline Spinner

Inline Spinner

スピナー · Also called Liangpian (“shiny blade”), Inline Spinner

A metal blade spins around a wire shaft, making flash and vibration, with a treble or single hook at the back. Simple and easy to use, it draws strikes from almost every predator; a must-have for beginners and small-stream fishing.

Typical depth
0.2–2m
Typical weight
1.5–10 g
Typical size
Blade #0–#4
Beginner-friendly
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Snag resistance
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Depth zone
Upper · Mid
AMotion

Action Demo

FIG.1Inline Spinner · Steady RetrieveCrank · crank · crank · crank (constant speed)
SIDE VIEW
The dashed line traces the lure's last 4 seconds; top left shows the rod tip movement and line slack.
BHow it works

How It Works

  • On the retrieve, water pushes the blade around the shaft, producing continuous flash and a low-frequency thump you can feel through the line in the rod tip.
  • The blade needs a minimum speed to start spinning; wider blades spin more easily at low speed.
  • Retrieving upstream or across the current in a stream keeps the blade turning even when you reel very slowly.
CRetrieve

Techniques

  1. A steady retrieve works best, at a fairly slow speed where the blade just keeps spinning.
  2. Count it down after it hits the water to control depth.
Related techniquesSteady Retrieve
DWhen & Where

When & Where

● Good for

  • Streams, small rivers, shallows
  • Micro fishing for hook snout carp, trout and other small fish
  • Clear to slightly stained; fish at least moderately active

○ Not ideal for

  • Thick cover (treble hooks snag)
ETackle

Recommended Tackle

Rod
UL–L, fast, 5'6"–6'6"
Reel
Spinning 1000–2000
Line
Mono 3–6 lb, or PE #0.3–0.6 + leader

For rod power and action see 01 Rods; for line size conversion see 03 Line.

FTarget & Tips

Target Species & Tips

Hook Snout Carp · Stream FishRainbow Trout (Stocked Ponds)Largemouth BassTopmouth Culter
  • The spinning blade twists line, so use a snap swivel or add a swivel between the main line and the lure.
  • In streams, cast upstream at an angle and bring it back with the current so it swings naturally through the slack water behind rocks.