I Can't Get My Spinners To Spin!

[troutman11]

Hi, I am wondering why my inline spinners won't spin. I have checked to see if they are bent and they are not. I think it may be because they are not a good big brand like mepps or rooster tail or something, but i'm not sure. any comments or suggestions are needed please help!

[drew03cmc]

Generally, when I fish my spin gear, I give the spinner a sharp jerk before reeling to start the spinner blades going. Try that and see if that works for you. If not, try Panther Martin jk.

[troutman11]

Ya I was trout fishing earlier today at a lake and I was catching them alright but the spinners still wouldn't spin and yes i did try the sharp jerk before reeling and still no luck getting them to spin. but thanks.

[smallmouthjoe]

I would look for anything that would cause friction, such as rust or grime. If there's nothing there then it's got to be your spinner.

[Buzz]

Most in-lines spinners are attached by a C shaped piece that allows the spinner to rotate around the shaft of the bait. If it is pinched too close or spread apart too far that would keep the blade from turning. If you bought it new it may just be a defect on that one lure and you should return it. If you have more baits of the same brand that do the same I would return them all and upgrade to a better bait.

[crappie crippler]

I agree with Buzz. The clevice that holds the spinner may be pinched too tight. I have made some of these and the components I purchase are too tight. Depending on the type used, not a whole lot you can do to fix it rather than return them. Rooster tails are bad about this. Some of them have to have pretty good current drag to function properly and your line tie has to be really tight.

[bclift65706]

seems to me roostertails work good the first cast then after that it is a constant battle I now use Vibric rooster tails and have never had one fail me yet even a rusty one. You can retrive them mutch slower.

[kenjenmo]

I too find that a good jerk once it hits the water helps. But it seems like once you catch a fish on 'em or hit a rock, stump, or both, they don't quite run true very easily any more. Also make sure the lure is lined up right. The slightest bend in the main wire will cause them to stop spinning.

[drew03cmc]

I suggest Panther Martins. They are amazing, and they spin freely with a minimal retrieve speed.

[walleyerich]

I used to fish Taney when I lived in Branson as a kid. I threw a red/white roostertail all of the time. The roostertail always seemed to catch more fish than a Panther or a Mepps, but I always had the same problem that you are having. I have a friend on Pomme that trolls with the Vibrac and loves them. You might give them a try.