SMITH AR-S SHELL NACRE Spinner - 2.1 g

Product highlights

The Smith AR Spinner Shell is a reference trout lure for demanding anglers seeking a steady action and a particularly discreet appearance. Developed in the lineage of the brand's famous AR-S family, it retains their effectiveness while adding a pearly-bodied finish that enhances the natural look of the prey. This finish attracts wary fish without producing excessive flash, making it an ideal choice in clear water or when fishing pressure is high.

Thanks to its compact design, this trout inline spinner casts easily and maintains excellent stability even in strong currents. The blade starts turning instantly at the slightest pull, allowing effective fishing from the moment it hits the water and keeping the lure in the correct water column. The fine, regular vibrations perfectly imitate a small baitfish or a fleeing prey, triggering strikes from the most educated trout.

Versatile, the Smith AR Spinner Shell adapts to many environments: brooks, fast rivers, shallow riffles or calmer stretches. Its refined finish and quality components make it a reliable lure able to withstand many outings without weakening, while preserving a smooth, consistent blade rotation.

Technical specifications

• Type: inline spinner for trout fishing and other small to medium-sized predators.
• Construction: metal body with a pearly finish offering a natural, discreet presentation, especially in clear water.
• Blade: profile from the AR-S family, engineered for instant blade spin even at low retrieval speeds.
• Balance: optimized center of gravity to facilitate accurate casts and reach distant spots while maintaining a stable action.
• Use: designed for rivers, streams, torrents and stillwaters with moderate current, particularly when fish are wary.
• Variants: available in several options to adapt the spinner to current strength, depth and target fish size.

Advantages and key strengths

The main asset of the Smith AR Spinner Shell lies in the combination of a pearly-looking body and a highly responsive blade. This balance produces a visible yet never aggressive lure, ideal when trout closely inspect prey before committing. The natural finish limits excessive reflections that can spook fish in bright sun or crystal-clear water.

Another advantage is its ease of use. Even a beginner angler can quickly present this trout inline spinner attractively. The blade begins to rotate within the first few centimeters of retrieval, forgiving speed errors and ensuring a steady action without effort. Experienced anglers will appreciate the lure's ability to perform equally well in straight retrieves or in controlled drift through fast water seams.

Smith's build quality ensures long-lasting performance: durable paint, robust components and precise assembly. The spinner thus retains its vibration power and attractiveness despite repeated impacts on pebbles, casts near cover or repeated fights with sizeable fish. For those seeking a dependable river trout lure, it's a durable investment.

Usage tips

The Smith AR Spinner Shell performs best in clear to lightly stained water, whether during low-water periods or on very sunny days. Ideally use a light or ultralight setup with a fine mainline and a discreet leader to fully benefit from the spinner's sensitivity and vibratory power.

In rivers, cast slightly upstream and let the spinner come under tension in the current before starting a steady retrieve. Run it close to banks, covers and current breaks—prime holding areas for trout. A continuous, smooth retrieve works very well, but occasional short accelerations or brief pauses can trigger follows into strikes.

In small streams, make short, accurate casts while working upstream through likely spots: current entries and exits, small pools, areas beneath vegetation. The blade's quick rotation allows effective presentation even at shallow depths. Try changing cast direction and slightly varying speed to find the most productive action for the moment.

To optimize results on educated fish, combine the Smith spinner with a discreet approach: calm wading, subdued clothing, gentle casts and a safe distance to avoid alarming trout perched at current heads.

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FAQ

Question 1 : Is this Smith AR Spinner Shell suitable only for trout?

Answer: It was primarily designed as an inline spinner for trout in rivers and streams, but its profile and fine vibrations also attract other small to medium predators found in the same areas, such as certain carnivorous coarse fish or perch when they hunt along edges.