Blade location on spinnerbaits
Blade location on spinnerbaits
 In-line spinnerbait
In-line spinnerbait
 In-line Spinnerbait Basics
In-line Spinnerbait Basics
 Safety Pin Spinnerbaits
Safety Pin Spinnerbaits
 Blade Coatings of Spinnerbaits
Blade Coatings of Spinnerbaits
 Colorado Blade
Colorado Blade
 Willow Blade
Willow Blade
Indiana Blade
Indiana Blade
 Oklahoma Blade
Oklahoma Blade
 Some Other Blade Types for Spinnerbaits
Some Other Blade Types for Spinnerbaits
 Wire Frame (Arm) on a Spinnerbait
Wire Frame (Arm) on a Spinnerbait
 Hooks of Spinnerbaits
Hooks of Spinnerbaits
 Stinger (The EXTRA HOOK)
Stinger (The EXTRA HOOK)
 Split Rings
Split Rings
 Clevis on Spinnerbait
Clevis on Spinnerbait
 Swivel on Spinnerbait
Swivel on Spinnerbait
 Head/Body of Spinnerbait
Head/Body of Spinnerbait
 Skirt on Spinnerbait
Skirt on Spinnerbait
 Running True Spinnerbait
Running True Spinnerbait
 Trailers of Spinnerbaits
Trailers of Spinnerbaits
Blade location on spinnerbaits
Blade location on spinnerbaitsWhere are the blades on spinnerbaits? Follow the red arrows!
In-line spinnerbait
In-line spinnerbaitIn-line spinnerbaits are designed to have blades rotating around a single & central axis.
In-line Spinnerbait Basics
In-line Spinnerbait BasicsIn-line (in line) spinnerbaits usually have a blade attached to a clevis that revolves around the central wire that also creates the central axis. A head/body sits in front of the hook(s) where any hook is usually covered by a material.
Safety Pin Spinnerbaits
Safety Pin SpinnerbaitsSafety pin or overhead arm spinnerbaits. (LEFT TO RIGHT - 1. Double bladed 2. Single bladed 3. Short arm)Safety pin spinnerbaits can have more than one blade! There are usually 1 or 2. A short arm spinnerbait usually only has 1 blade.
Blade Coatings of Spinnerbaits
Blade Coatings of SpinnerbaitsCommon coatings on spinnerbait blades include nickel, gold, silver, copper, orange, & luminescent. Most are nickel and gold plated from a brass stock. The coating will contribute to flare but the texture and shape is far more important.
Colorado Blade
Colorado BladeThis blade is fat and slow, creating a good amount of thump in the water. 
Willow Blade
Willow Blade The willow blade is long and thin, creating a lot of flash and minimal thump.
Indiana Blade
Indiana BladeThe Indiana blade falls between the Colorado and willow blades. It's a good, common hybrid.
Oklahoma Blade
Oklahoma BladeThe Oklahoma blade (turtleback, mag willow, Olympic) lies between the Colorado and Indiana. 
Some Other Blade Types for Spinnerbaits
Some Other Blade Types for SpinnerbaitsThe serrated, rippled, chopper, royal, whiptail, thumper, and thumper blades all offer unique thump and flash options!
Wire Frame (Arm) on a Spinnerbait
Wire Frame (Arm) on a SpinnerbaitThe wire frame is usually made of stainless steel and houses all the other components.
Hooks of Spinnerbaits
Hooks of SpinnerbaitsThe hooks are usually disquised by a skirt or covering.
Stinger (The EXTRA HOOK)
Stinger (The EXTRA HOOK)A stinger is a good way to increase striking effectiveness.
Split Rings
Split RingsSplit rings attach the blades to the wire frame, usually with a swivel in between.
Clevis on Spinnerbait
Clevis on SpinnerbaitThe clevis is a C-shaped component that attaches tandem blades (a second blade.)
Swivel on Spinnerbait
Swivel on SpinnerbaitSwivels are used to diminish friction and ensure proper rotation of the blades.
Head/Body of Spinnerbait
Head/Body of SpinnerbaitThe head/body offers weight to the lure and usually has eyespots to mimic prey.
Skirt on Spinnerbait
Skirt on SpinnerbaitSkirt options are numerous!
Running True Spinnerbait
Running True SpinnerbaitA spinnerbait that does not run true offers bad action and makes it harder for the fish to become hooked.
Trailers of Spinnerbaits
Trailers of SpinnerbaitsA bit of extra wiggle goes a long way-add a trailer.
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