For many of us, the classic inline spinner represents the first artificial lure on which we duped a stream-dwelling trout — a significant milestone in an angler’s progression, one that likely started ...

Then, his dad introduced him to spinners. He's been a rabid spin fisherman ever since he was 14. Sometime this year, he expects to catch his 10,000th trout on a spinner since 1980. When he tried to ...

Spin fishing for trout starts with matching your gear to the water. On small streams, use a 5.5- to 6.5-foot ultralight rod with 2- to 4-pound fluorocarbon and tight-quartered lures like inline ...