Unweighted spinning lures are so effective because of their simplicity. To complete this project, you will need four parts: swivels, split rings, spinning blades, and hooks. They are also very inexpensive, as well as easy to assemble. Pliers are much easier to use than fingernails if you have strong fingernails.

The most common spinning blades are Colorado, Indiana, and Willow Leaf. Despite the many shapes and colour patterns produced, such as the Dakota blade, French blade, and fluted blade, the number of applications and species targeted is endless.

Even though spinning blades can come in various colours, patterns, and shapes, simplicity is the best way to target salmon and steelhead. I found the silver or copper Colorado and Willow leaf blades successful for salmon and steelhead. There will be differences in the rotation of each blade style due to the speed at which the river flows.