The Spinhead

Safety - Important Please note that, like a heavy tube fly, the Spinhead must be used with care and in accordance with the instructions supplied with it. The Spinhead is not the easiest thing to cast on a fly rod and must only be used as follows:

The Spinhead should be used only by accomplished fly casters. Those new to the art of fly fishing should not use the Spinhead.

The fisherman must wear effective head and eye protection (i.e. spectacles and a hat) while casting a Spinhead.

The Spinhead must not be cast using an overhead cast or any style of cast which might bring the lure too near the fisherman or his rod.

To prevent the lure coming into contact with either the rod or, more importantly, the fisherman, only a Spey cast should be used by competent Spey casters using a floating fly line (number ten or heavier) and a powerful double - handed (or Spey�) rod.

 Boxed Selection of Spinheads

The Spinhead is a new type of fishing lure, a small and very light weight spinning device (only one gram), designed primarily for use on a salmon fly rod, adding flash, mobility and life to your fly. It can be attached to the front of your fly, as shown in the photographs above and below, or used on its own in place of your fly (see below). The Spinhead is now available, in boxed selections of six or twelve, in a range of attractive colours and in two sizes. The smaller size is easier to cast, while the larger size spins more efficiently. The Spinhead can also be used on a light spinning rod.

BOXED SELECTION OF SPINHEADS

A selection of assorted Spinheads, designed, developed and made in Scotland by Grays of Kilsyth, supplied in a practical and durable plastic box. Instructions included.

Box of six Spinheads  .............. £19.99

Box of twelve Spinheads ....... £37.99

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 How to Use a Spinhead

The Spinhead is an extremely versatile fishing lure. It is a small and light weight spinner, which can be used, either on a fly rod or on a light spinning rod, for many species of predatory fish. Although designed with salmon in mind, the Spinhead may be used, on appropriate equipment and taking appropriate safety precautions, for other species such as sea trout, brown trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, perch, pike, bass or mahseer.

1. Simply thread your leader through the Spinhead.

2. Tie on  a fly or hook.

3. Slide the Spinhead down over the knot securing your fly.

Spinhead fitted to the front of salmon fly double

Spinhead fitted to the front of salmon tube fly

Spinhead fitted with a lightly dressed double hook

Spinhead used alone with treble hook

Two Spinheads connected in tandem

The Spinhead weighs only one gram. This is lighter than the smallest Mepps spoon (size 00) which weighs 1/18th ounce or 1.5 grams.