Please note: I will be away the first week of June. If you think you might want something then please order well in advance so I can ship it before I go.
JDM Spinners Shop
The JDM Spinners Shop brings Japanese lure design to American anglers who prefer spinners. In Japan, spoons are more popular in lakes, and minnow plugs are more popular in streams. In the US, spinners are more popular by far!
Given that Finesse-Fishing has carried a wide (and growing) selection of spoons and plugs, but up until now no spinners, you might think that I am dead set against spinners. That is not the case. I've just never been happy with spinners that are readily available in the US.
Nearly all come with the predictable barbed treble hook. If you look hard enough, you might find some single hook spinners, but only with ungainly barbed Siwash hooks.
The spinners I've chosen to carry have a different design philosophy. First they come with a built-in swivel to reduce line twist. Second, they come with a single barbless or micro-barbed hook.
Smith Niakis
Some months ago I got a nice compliment on the site from a truly international angler (lives in South Africa but has fished all over the world). However, he said that he didn't understand why I didn't stock the Smith Niakis spinner. I replied that I had a bias against spinners because they cause line twist. He said the Niakis doesn't. In his words they "genuinely don't twist line and are lethal on panfish, bass, trout you name it. Clever design, built in power swivel and offset bodies. These Smith spinners are the real deal, fished them lots on mono, no line twist."
Smith Niakis 3 gram gold spinnerThe Smith Niakis is obviously not the same design as the Palms SpinWalk Clevis but both share several design elements that I believe set them apart from the spinners that are readily available here in the US.
- Built-in swivel to reduce line twist
- Stirrup rather than folded clevis (spins more easily)
- Single hook (micro-barb), split ring attachment
It is very rare to see a split ring to attach the hook on a spinner but it is valuable for two reasons. First, it allows you to change the hook if it gets bent, broken or dull. Second, it acts like a universal joint and greatly reduces the chance that a twisting trout can get leverage to twist the hook out.
The Smith Niakis comes in more weights and colors than I could possibly stock. I'll start with the a few spinners in the 3 gram weight (just over 1/10 oz). The 3g Niakis comes with a size 1 swing blade and a size 8 Gamakatsu hook. The Niakis also comes very highly recommended.
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Smith Niakis 3 gram Black Gold - $10 |
Smith Niakis 3 gram Gold - $10 |
Smith Niakis 3 gram Gunmetal - $10 |
Palms SpinWalk Clevis
These spinners have several design features that I think sets them apart from the average spinner you can get in the US.
- Built-in swivel to reduce line twist
- Stirrup rather than folded clevis (spins more easily)
- Keel-shaped weight reduces snags
- Single barbless hook, split ring attachment
Palms SpinWalk Clevis spinners come in 2.6 or 3.0 gram weights.The 2.6 gram spinners are just under 1/10 oz. They come with a single barbless size 6 hook. The French blade is a size 0. The 3 gram spinners are just over 1/10 oz. They come with a single barbless size 4 hook. The French blade is a little larger than a size 1 but quite a bit smaller than a size 2.
 Palms SpinWalk ClevisGold, Matte Gold |
 Palms SpinWalk ClevisSilver, Yellow |
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Palms SpinWalk CV Gold, Matte Gold 2.6g - $10 Palms SpinWalk CV Gold, Matte Gold 3g - $10 |
Palms SpinWalk CV Silver, Yellow 2.6g - $10 Palms SpinWalk CV Silver, Yellow 3g - $10 |
 Palms SpinWalk Clevis
Silver, GreenSilver, Green 2.6g- $10 Palms SpinWalk CV Silver, Green 3g- $10 |
 Palms SpinWalk Clevis
Black, Matte BlackBlack, Matte Black 2.6g - $10 Palms SpinWalk CV Black, Matte Black 2.6g - $10 |
Daiwa Silver Creek Spinner
Daiwa Silver Creek SpinnerDaiwa has thoroughly reviewed basic spinner design to create the most trouble-free performance. The built-in swivel, easy-spinning stirrup clevis and split ring hook attachment are the design features I look for in a spinner. I wish it came from the factory with a single hook, but I will include a single hook with each spinner so you can replace the treble yourself.
4 grams (just over 1/8 oz)
Shipping
Domestic shipping is by USPS First Class Mail (unless ordered along with a rod). The $4 charge will be added to your order automatically.
International shipping is by USPS First Class Mail Intenational (unless the entire order is over $400 or the order requires a box longer than 24". The shipping charge depends on the destination and the weight, length and value of the package.
Warning:
The hooks are sharp.
The coffee's hot.
The fish are slippery when wet.