Anyone still use Inline spinners?

Bankbeater56 · October 12, 2018, 08:00:32 PM

Cleaning out an old fishing backpack and came across of few Mepps spinners. Anyone still use them?

Princeton_Man · October 12, 2018, 08:08:19 PM

Caught many bass and northern pike on those and Mepps Comet Minnows in my early years. Still have a couple somewhere. Haven't used one in 25-30 years.

SteveTX · October 12, 2018, 11:06:34 PM

I bought one I use to want as a kid just to have it. Ive never fished it I just liked it because I use to dream of having that particular one, it was in some catalogue we had.

zippyduck · October 13, 2018, 04:24:52 AM

I buy a dozen yellow roostertails every year for smallmouth in Erie. After 25 big smallies they are shot.

coldfront · October 13, 2018, 05:53:24 AM

Quote from: zippyduck on October 13, 2018, 04:24:52 AM
I buy a dozen yellow roostertails every year for smallmouth in Erie. After 25 big smallies they are shot.

that's just braggin'

(1/4 ounce size?)

SteelHorseCowboy · October 13, 2018, 07:20:24 AM

Always have a few around. Made some last year, had great results with them. Think I may throw some today.

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Wizard · October 13, 2018, 09:38:52 AM

Yes. I keep a couple around for tough days. I also use Musky sized in line buzz baits though not as often as in the olden days. I always thought of them as a river bait.

Wizard

Smallie_Stalker · October 13, 2018, 09:49:12 AM

Absolutely! I keep a small assortment in my "panic" box as well as tje boxes in my bug-out bags.As Zippy pointed out the smallies in particular really love em. I've caught quite a few decent largemouth on them too along with an assortment of other species.

IMHO just a great all around lure to have in your box anytime you go out.

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zippyduck · October 13, 2018, 10:47:42 AM

Quote from: coldfront on October 13, 2018, 05:53:24 AM
that's just braggin'

(1/4 ounce size?)

1/4 and 1/6 some day one works better than the other.

Oldfart9999 · October 14, 2018, 11:13:48 AM

Not enough!!! Inline buzzbaits work great over grass that hasn't topped out.
Rodney

bigjim5589 · October 14, 2018, 11:52:21 AM

I'll use them sometimes, but primarily for panfish. The Roostertail's are great little lures, and I make some of my own.

I agree with Rodney on the inline buzzbaits too! They can be a very productive lure sometimes!

OkobojiEagle · October 15, 2018, 01:55:11 PM

Mostly in the Spring...

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the_huber_show · October 15, 2018, 03:20:23 PM

I have a couple. I like them for creek fishing

saltystick · October 20, 2018, 07:28:21 AM

Been decades.
Beetle Spins have awakened my curiosity - another lure collecting dust like weedless spoons.