About this piece
The Smith AR Spinner is a precision inline spinner designed for trout in mountain streams, featuring the proprietary ARS blade that begins rotating the instant it hits the water. Developed over more than a decade by bass fishing legend Hiroyuki Motoyama, this model combines rapid blade startup with a low-center-of-gravity teardrop body for stable presentations in tight, productive zones.
Key features
- ARS blade starts rotating immediately upon water contact for instant attraction.
- Rolling swivel shaft reduces line twist during retrieve and twitching.
- Low-profile teardrop body design lowers center of gravity for stable tracking.
- Responds to rod twitches, producing side-to-side slides at short range.
- Clearance between body and shaft further minimizes line twist.
Best for
- Trout fishing in mountain streams and narrow productive zones.
- Pinpoint casting and short-distance retrieves in clear water.
- Anglers seeking rapid blade startup without sacrificing subtle action.
