<h2>Buying Guide: Jig Spinners</h2><p>The jig spinner has firmly established itself as a classic <strong>metal lure</strong>. Even so, many anglers - especially those newer to lure fishing - have never used one, perhaps because of its modest size or because the difference from a conventional spinner is not immediately obvious. Despite that, jig spinners offer real advantages and on certain days will outfish every other lure type going.</p><p style="text-align: center;"><iframe frameborder="0" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Fouoddu-rQw" width="560" height="315" allowfullscreen=""></iframe></p><h3>Construction</h3><p><img src="https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0548/9197/0669/files/SpinMad-WIR-10g-0807.jpg" alt="SpinMad" width="220" height="220">The build of a jig spinner is straightforward, which is exactly why these lures last so well. <strong>Casting weight</strong> comes from a lead body that also acts as a visual trigger: the lead forms are shaped to resemble small baitfish, and the wide range of colour patterns lets you match conditions at any spot with ease.</p><p>At the bottom of the lead body sits a double or <strong>treble hook</strong> on a solid <strong>split ring</strong>, while at the rear a <strong>swivel</strong> carries the spinner blade. Together with the visual appeal of the body, that blade produces strong, high-frequency pressure waves at a steady rhythm, stimulating the lateral line of any predator in the area.</p><h3>Retrieve Styles and Where to Use Them</h3><p>You can fish a jig spinner almost anywhere. Because it is considerably heavier than a traditional spinner, heavier models can be cast a long way and worked at depth whenever needed. Lighter versions come into their own in shallow water in spring, while heavier ones are ideal for fishing drop-offs in summer and autumn. Jig spinners also make superb <strong>vertical jigging</strong> lures, so you can work deep holes with them in winter and even use them for ice fishing.</p><p>Beyond a straightforward steady retrieve - just as you would with a conventional spinner - you can also jig them along the bottom or through mid-water. That versatility makes them excellent search lures. Simply let the lure sink after the cast, then lift it with the rod tip. As you lower the rod back, retrieve the slack with the reel while the spinner drops back towards the bottom. Because of the way it is built, the lure falls <strong>lead body first</strong>, with the blade braking the fall, rotating even on the drop and sending out pressure waves as it goes.</p>