I've seen those spinner-flies, but never used them. Interesting topic really.

If I were to use one, I probably wouldn't cast it on my fly rod (unless of course, it was just a propeller on the front of a bugger or something). I would dig the old spinning rod out of the closet and use it...after all, that's what it's designed for!!! Those pics of spinner-flies posted above are hardly any different than the spinners I used to make by hand. Instead of plastic beads, they had brass bodies with brass beads (made them heavier). I never dressed the hook (I did use single hooks often). Those spinners worked wonders. I guess the fly would add some good action and make them prettier.

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[This message has been edited by Spud (edited 12 March 2006).]