Idaho spinner, aka, spinner fly

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Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on November 22, 2013 at 6:33pm

Another spinner most wont know of is the "Colorado Spinner." Now, I'm not talking about the BLADE by that name but the entire spinner. It is made from two swivels, which are joined by a split ring. On this split ring a spinner blade is attached, usually of the Colorado pattern  - I'm pretty this spinner is where the blade itself got its name.

At the end of the second swivel is another split ring, which carries one,or sometimes two single hooks, or a treble. as seen here....

I recall Pfleuger sold these in large sizes, and I've seen old South Bend packaging with them. They are simple to make, so there is no reason not to have a few.

Like the Idaho Spinner, The Colorado Spinner is an old fly fishing lure and was common in grandads tackle box. I first remember them from my dad, an inveterate Western trout man. He always had them and their minimalist construction appealed to the trout, as I recall.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on November 22, 2013 at 4:26pm

I'LLL POST A PIC VINCE OF A CHEAPER ALTERNATIVE TO THE FLICKER SPINNER BUDDY ........

Comment by Vince Fusco on November 22, 2013 at 3:47pm

Just checked for Hildebrandt flicker spinners and they are still made. Saw them on Amazon for 5.60.  A far cry from the 25 cents we use to buy them for. Am I dating myself here????  I may have to shop around and buy one for old times sake. 

Comment by Vince Fusco on November 22, 2013 at 3:37pm

I remember as a kid fishing the Flicker Spinner by Hildebrandt. In fact it was the first lure I ever bought. My best friend John and I used them at the harbor off the Mississippi River and caught lots of fish on them. They had a small colorado spinner, and two tiny willow leaf spinners that were on the hook itself, and fluttered as you reeled it in. It was a very simple and effective lure. I have not seen any in years, and am not even sure that they are still made.

Comment by David, aka, "McScruff" on November 22, 2013 at 2:48pm

They begin to work in later slitting waters, yes.
John Hilderbrandt made the first ones from a safety pin and a silver dime, pounded flat! For years he made all of them that way. These were and still are the original spinning lure.

Comment by DAVID L EITUTIS on November 22, 2013 at 10:46am

GOOD ONE DAVID and haven't seen these spinners in years. Yup they were a staple in lots of "OLD TIMERS" boxes from years gone by.  I would think they would be deadly in the spring when crappies are in close.....