Inline spinner lure for successful trout fishing: (Top) Joe’s Flies Short Striker Classic, Mepps Dressed Aglia with Gold Blade; (Middle) Mepps Plain Black Fury; (Bottom) Panther Martin FishSeeUV, Hofmann’s Superior Spinner Classic Series.
July 04, 2025
By Kade Gewanter
My spinner box is packed with lures from many manufacturers, but I consistently rely on a few go-to options that seem to produce wherever I fish.
Mepps Dressed Aglia with Gold Blade This original Mepps spinner incorporates high-quality components, comes in a wide range of effective sizes and colors and generates an impressive amount of vibration to attract fish. ($6.45; Learn More )
Mepps Plain Black Fury (Chartreuse Dot) This other classic from Mepps features a tighter blade rotation than the Aglia. Thanks to its dark-colored blade, it excels in low-light conditions and overcast days. ($4.65–$6.45; Learn More )
Panther Martin FishSeeUV (Red/White/Blue) Leveraging the ability of fish to use ultraviolet vision, the FishSeeUV series from Panther Martin has become a staple for me when fishing in tinged water. The concave blade shape is perfect for casting vibrations during slow retrieves. ($4.99; Learn More )
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Joe’s Flies Short Striker Classic (Potomac Coachman) The combination of a fly and a spinner is an ingenious way to bring a finesse changeup to especially wary trout residing in skinny water. The treble hook trailing on the fly body does a great job of catching short-strikers. ($3.79; Learn More )
Hofmann’s Superior Spinner Classic Series (Five of Diamonds UV) The extra-thick stainless-steel-wire main shaft keeps the Superior Spinner from getting bent after multiple hookups. The Eagle Claw treble hook comes sticky sharp and holds its point, even after heavy use in rocky areas. ($4.09; Learn More )
This article was featured in the June-July 2025 issue of Game & Fish magazine. Click to subscribe
