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How to Fish a Spinner: Tips & Techniques Beyond the Basics

Simply casting and retrieving your spinner is a great starting point, but there are many techniques for making the most of this lure…
Huge forward flash emitted at the camera from the propeller on Top Strike Fishing's inline spinner being reeled through the water.

Does Flash Attract Fish? How to Be Effective With Flash on Lures

Anglers have been using flash to attract fish for probably as long as people have been fishing. Here are some key things to consider about flash on lures…
Happy angler holds a two pound smallmouth bass that bit a Top Strike Fishing spinner. Beautiful lake scenery in the background.

Do Inline Spinners Work on Bass? Get Your Rooster Tail Ready…

With all the innovations made to bass lures over the last century, many anglers wonder if inline spinners are any good for bass fishing…

The Best Fishing Spinners Around? Let Us Explain…

Considering how many great lures are available today, it’s pretty bold to claim that we offer the best fishing spinners around…
Image of a camera lens half submerged in creek water and half above the surface.

Below the Surface: Observing an Elusive Brook Trout Underwater Over Three Days

Unexpectedly recording a brook trout underwater turned out to be a thrilling experience that taught us a few things about their behavior…
Closeup photograph of a brown trout with a lure in its mouth.

Best Fishing Line for Trout: Mono, Fluoro, or Braid?

Having the best fishing line for trout comes down to your style, conditions, and the tradeoffs between monofilament, fluorocarbon, and braid…
A photograph of fast moving water in a creek. Taken after heavy rainfall while fishing during runoff.

Fishing During Runoff: How To Fish Fast Moving, High Water

Pointers for fishing in fast moving water, including short clips showing where to cast and tips on what to use when fishing during runoff…
A collection of inline spinners with varying color patterns photographed on a stream rock.

What’s an Inline Spinner? Here’s How They Work and Why They’re So Effective

Everything you need to know about what an inline spinner is, including underwater video of a spinner in action and some tips on picking one…

Start Reeling: What You Need to Go Fishing & Tips for Beginners

Here are some basic gear suggestions for what you need to go fishing along with some tips that may help beginners reel in their first catch…

Creek Fishing? Try Casting Downstream for Trout

Conventional wisdom says you should cast your lure upstream when creek fishing for trout, but there are many benefits to casting downstream…