How to Attach Spinning Lures

Many bass anglers use spinning lures.

Spinning lures, also known as spinner baits or in-line spinners, are effective for catching a wide variety of fish species. The two main types of spinners are spinner baits, which have a safety-pin shape, and in-line spinners, which have a hook and spinner attached to a straight wire. Bass anglers, especially, use spinner baits, while trout anglers more often use in-line spinners. The process of attaching the lures to the line is a little different for each type of spinner.

Things You'll Need

• Line

Instructions

Spinner Bait

1. Hold the bait so the hook points downward and the spot where the two arms come together points upward.

2. Locate the spot to attach the spinner bait to the line. Some baits have a loop where the two arms come together. On other spinner baits, there is an upside-down "U" shape where the arms come together.

3. Tie a Palomar knot (see Resources) to attach the bait to the line. If the bait has a loop, tie the knot through the loop. If it has an upside down "U," tie at the top of the "U."

4. Cut excess line beyond the knot, leaving about 1/8-inch to prevent the knot from slipping.

In-line Spinner

1. Hold the bait so the hook points downward and the loop at the top of the bait points upward.

2. Tie a Palomar knot through the loop at the top of the bait.

3. Cut excess line beyond the knot, leaving about 1/8-inch to prevent the knot from slipping.

References

• Outdoor World Sporting Goods: Fishing Lures
• The Ultimate Bass Fishing Resource Guide: Spinnerbaits

Resources

• Animated Knots: The Palomar Knot