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Panther Martin · Inline Spinners
Panther Martin Classic Patterns Teardrop Spinner, Size 4, 1/8 oz, All Silver
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- Item weight
- 3.67 g
- Product dimensions
- 1.8 x 0.7 x 0.45 inches
Quick take
Size 4 all-silver inline spinner with concave blade and treble hook, proven for stream trout and panfish.
This is an all-silver inline spinner in the Panther Martin Classic Patterns line, a size 4 teardrop weighing 1/8 oz. A cupped blade turns on the shaft and a treble hook trails the weighted body. The weight casts accurately and works for trout, panfish and small bass in rivers, ponds and lakes.
Best for
- Stream trout fishing
- Small lake panfish
- Ultralight rigs and light line
Skip if
- You need long casts
- You fish heavy cover
Strengths
- Concave blade catches water and spins on slow retrieves
- 1/8 oz weight allows light-line presentations
- Fast-spinning blade triggers strikes from trout and panfish
Trade-offs
- Small size limits hook gap for larger fish
- 1/8 oz difficult to cast in wind
- Treble hook snags easily in weeds and wood
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Bass
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Casting
Specifications
| Type | inline spinner |
|---|---|
| Weight | 1/8 oz |
| Size | 4 |
| Color | All silver |
| Blade | Concave/convex |
| Hook | Treble |
When and where to fish it
Its silver baitfish pattern suits clear to lightly stained water.
- Clarity
- Clear
- Stained
- Light
- Bright
- Overcast
What it imitates
Its silver baitfish pattern imitates shad.
- Shad
How to choose a color and size
Color
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Yellow Speckled | Stands out in stained or muddy water and in low light. |
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| All SilverThis one | Flashes like a baitfish in clear to lightly stained water. |
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| Green Fluorescent | Looks like real forage in clear water, where fish get a long look. |
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| All Gold | Flashes in stained, tea-colored water and on dark days. |
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Size
| Options | When to pick it | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| 1 (1/32 oz), 2 (1/16 oz), 4 (1/8 oz)This one | A small profile for panfish, trout and wary fish on light spinning gear. | — |
| 6 (1/4 oz), 9 (3/8 oz) | An all-round size for bass and walleye on medium spinning or baitcasting gear. | — |
| 15 (1/2 oz) | Casts farther and handles wind and bigger fish. | — |
Which one should I pick?
Choose the version by the size your rod and line can cast, then choose the color by water clarity.
| Version | Lure weight | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Martin Classic Patterns Spinner, 1/16 oz, All Gold | Lure weight:1/16 oz | Color:All Gold | Suits:Stained water |
| Panther Martin Classic Patterns Teardrop Spinner, Size 4, 1/8 oz, All Silver | Lure weight:1/8 oz | Color:All Silver | Suits:Clear and stained water |
About this type
A lure is an artificial bait that draws a strike with its shape, color and movement.
Each kind is built for certain depths and ways of fishing.
Weight decides how far a lure casts and what rod and line it needs; color changes how visible it is in the water.
Facts
| Lure weight | 1/8 oz |
|---|---|
| Color | All Silver |
| Color family | Shad and silver |
Common questions
How much does it weigh?
It weighs 1/8 oz.
What color is this version?
This version is All Silver.
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