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Hi folks,

need help choosing spinners for trout in local ponds ang lakes. was thinking panther martin and mepps etc. color and size? be greatful for any and all comments.
thanks
pa
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I like panther martins. They cast far because of the heavy lead bodies. Try the silver blade, yellow body w/red dots or the black blade and body with yellow spots. Size really depends on how you are fishing (fast, slow, deep, shallow) but 1/8 oz is a good starting point. Don't ignore the mepps though. They are easier to fish in shallow water because they don't sink as fast. Usually I fish them in size 1 or 2 but in real skinny water 0 can be a killer. I am not real big on the new colored blades I just use the traditional gold with the red plastic tube. My brother fishes the same way but uses totally different colors because he thinks mine don't work, even though I have out fished him 2-1 on every trip but one this year. so don't be afraid to find what works for you (the fish). Sorry for dragging on.
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I like Mepps. They are not as heavy so you can retrieve them slower and still have good action. Like the guy before said a #1 or #2 is about right. I like silver for rainbows and brass for browns. I also seem to catch more fish if I cut the little red plastic tube off the treble. Jake's can also be deadly at times. I don't fish them alot, but the bows at otter creek really like them. Whatever you choose, use a swivel. Don't forget about Kastmaster's either. Same colors. Not exactly spinners, but effective.
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Okay definitely a newbie question here, Most of my life it has been stream or small lake fishing with a worm......When you putting spinners on I have heard two schools of thought on the swivels.......Can someone lay it out for me? thinking mechanic wise I can see how it would help the spin, but would it also negate the natural movement of the spinner?
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Swivels give you an advantage of being able to quickly switch lures. They also help prevent line twist that can cause rats nests and other tangles in your reel.

They can also inhibit the action of many lures.

That being said, I've used swivels for years with inline spinners such as Mepps, Blue Fox, Rooster Tails, Panther Martins, etc. and have had great success for trout in streams and lakes, as well as white bass at Utah Lake.

I'm sure others will chime in with more technical responses.
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Okay that is what I was thinking! I like the Rapid change for the lures, maximizing your fishing time is what I have always figured.....Appreciate the info and will take any other knowledge that comes along.......
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thanks for the response folks. picked up some martins and mepps and rooster tails also. I love the silver kastmasters in 1/8 & 1/4 oz. will get them wet today.

thanks
pa
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I've had a ton of luck on blue fox spinners. They get great action very similar to the panther.
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I don't like how swivel effect some lures and usually tie straight on and haven't had enough of a problem with twist to worry about it. The exception being on lures like a kastmaster or superduper (which can be deadly on the right day) where I use a snap because of the shape of the lure. No swivel though.
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