I'm talking about all the different lures that use spinner blades to attract fish. You know the lures I'm talking about. There are jigs, jerk baits, buzzbaits and crankbaits with spinner blades in front, in the back or at both ends. Spinner blades appeal to several of the fish's feeding mechanisms. Color is another trigger, and today's spinner blades come in a virtual rainbow of color combinations.
Blades also can give off sound, which is another way fish locate food.
And when tipped with live bait or sprayed with an attractant, a spinner rig also provides a scent trail fish can follow. A lot of anglers mistakenly believe that fishing a spinner is as easy as tossing it out and dragging it through the water with a steady retrieve or troll. But like every other lure in your tackle box, versatility is the key to spinner-fishing success, and that includes picking the right blade for the job. Colorado blades give off the most vibrations and have more resistance to the water. One is usually as effective as the other, but there will be times when fish will show a marked preference to one style of blade over the others.