Setting up a spinner rig carefully is the only method to guarantee results when fishing for trout. These fish are especially finicky in their choice of food so a spinner has to look like a tempting snack or it will be ignored. Many fishermen make the mistake of using spinners that are far too big to catch trout that they are after. I advocate beginning small and then working up if you have trouble setting the hook. A good size to begin is 1/3 of an ounce spinners. I've had results all the way up to 1.5 ounces but only for huge fish.
The second rule is to utilize a swivel about 12 inches up the line towards your tackle. The reasons for this are twofold. It will keep the line from twisting and secondly it will allow the spinner to move in the way it was designed to. Make certain the swivel is at least 12 inches up the line or it may well distract the fish.
If you plan on casting the spinner you will want to attach weights. A 1/3 ounce lure alone isn't going to go very far. Put some lead sinkers on the line on the opposite end of the swivel from the lure. Again the weights go towards the rod, not the spinner end of the swivel. The main reason is because the lead will interfere with the swimming action and unsettle the trout.
If you follow these quick tips for setting up your trout fishing spinner you can be catching fish right away.
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