In-line spinners are great lures, but are not used frequently by most bass
anglers because they cannot usually be used successfully around most heavy
cover without snagging. That is why "safety-pin" spinners (or "spinnerbaits"
as they are called) are the predominant type spinner lure used for bass. The
only real exception would be our own Secret Weapon, which could be
considered a cross between the two types; it sounds like an in-line to fish
but is snagless like the safety-pin type (among other things).
--
Bob Rickard
(AKA Dr. Spinnerbait)
www.secretweaponlures.com
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"John C. French" wrote in message
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I fish mostly smallmouth waters here in upstate NY, and I am amazed that I
NEVER hear anyone metion any type of in-line spinner, such as Mepps, Blue
Fox, etc. Am I the only person have great success with these lures
anymore?