SMITH AR-S Inline Spinner - 4.5 g

Product strengths

The SMITH AR SPINNER is a benchmark inline spinner for trout fishing in small streams. Designed by Japanese specialist Hiroyuki Motoyama, it is engineered to start rotating as soon as it touches the water, even in the weakest current seams. Its careful design allows an ultra-fast and steady blade rotation, generating flashes of light and tight vibrations capable of provoking strikes from the wariest fish. This SMITH spinner is aimed at demanding anglers seeking a reliable tool, easy to cast and particularly effective in brooks, torrents and small-to-medium rivers.

Technical specifications

• Profiled blade with a slightly sharpened edge to accelerate blade rotation.
• Central drop-shaped weight offering significant play around the axis to reduce line strain.
• Compact, balanced body ensuring excellent stability, even in strong currents.
• Simple cast-and-retrieve action, suited to most river and stream configurations.
• Design optimized to maximize casting distance while maintaining precise lure control.

Thanks to the combination of a highly responsive blade and a movable central weight, the SMITH AR SPINNER maintains an effective swim both when fishing upstream and downstream. It stays active in the desired water layer and reduces snags thanks to gentler line tension, improving hooksets and fights.

Advantages and key points

The primary advantage of this trout spinner lies in its ability to begin spinning instantly upon water contact. There's no need to excessively speed up retrieval to animate it: a few turns of the reel are enough to start rotation and maintain a steady swim. This responsiveness enables precise prospecting of fish lies, even at very short distances.

Its drop-shaped weight, mounted to allow significant play, dampens jerks transmitted to the line. The result is a more natural presentation, with fewer unwanted vibrations and better penetration into deep current seams. Wary fish, often conditioned by overly aggressive lures, are more easily fooled by this signal that is both attractive and subtle.

Another asset is the overall design of the range, which provides different models covering most situations encountered at the water's edge. Anglers can thus choose the variant best suited to water level, stream size or target species, while retaining the same swim signature and rotation qualities characteristic of the AR SPINNER.

Usage tips

To get the most out of this trout lure, use a relatively light line and a sensitive rod to better feel the blade's rotation. Cast slightly upstream of promising spots (margins, breaks, current seams, entries and exits of pools) and accompany the drift by controlling line tension. A steady retrieve is sufficient in most cases, but feel free to vary speed or add brief pauses to rekindle fish interest.

In brooks and small rivers, alternate upstream, three-quarter upstream and cross casts to systematically cover each zone. In deeper or faster sections, let the spinner sink briefly before beginning retrieval so it runs close to the bottom without snagging. Choose the model size appropriate to conditions and fish size, and keep hooks sharp to optimize hooksets.

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FAQ

Question 1: For which species is the SMITH AR SPINNER best suited?

Answer: This inline spinner is particularly effective on trout and other salmonids in rivers and streams, but it can also interest some small to medium predators depending on the size chosen.

Question 2: In what current conditions should it be used?

Answer: The AR SPINNER is designed to remain stable and attractive in small watercourses, from calm seams to faster zones. Its very responsive blade and central weight allow it to stay active both in shallow water and in stronger pools.

Question 3: Is a particular technique needed to animate it?

Answer: A simple steady retrieve is enough to showcase its rotation. It's nevertheless possible to enrich the presentation by slight speed variations, small rod twitches or short pauses to trigger strikes from the wariest fish.