Use of Keel when using spinners.

[Fisho11]

Hi everyone,
Im just inquiring about the use of keels when using spinners. I use them at the moment but have noticed that some youtube fisherman have not had them on (from what I could see). How necessary are they? Are they only needed with Mono line?
Cheers
Fisho11

[Wolly Bugger]

Hi everyone,
Im just inquiring about the use of keels when using spinners. I use them at the moment but have noticed that some youtube fisherman have not had them on (from what I could see). How necessary are they? Are they only needed with Mono line?
Cheers
Fisho11

That's a good question.

I would say that the majority of fisho's do not use keels when spinning or trolling for that matter.

There are keels on cowbells, and ford fenders to help prevent line twist. If line twist is a problem than keels can help prevent or minimise it.

So when it comes to using keels, it is user preference, unless you have a lure like the old aeroplane spinners that twist up your line.

[Marty.A]

Hi everyone,
Im just inquiring about the use of keels when using spinners. I use them at the moment but have noticed that some youtube fisherman have not had them on (from what I could see). How necessary are they? Are they only needed with Mono line?
Cheers
Fisho11

Hi mate get in touch with meppstas he is a forum member and a really great guy :thumbsup: plus he is an expert on spinners and spinning for trout. Check out some of his posts and I'm sure he will point you in the right direction.

Cheers
Marty.A

[barra mick]

I dont use them when trout fishing ......spinner or trolling I havnt needed them.

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[Fishomicko]

I don't know alot about them if u want a bit more depth when trawling there probly ok I usually just put on a diving lure for more depth

[Kev209]

Years ago I used keels when spinning but was told that fish are sometimes attracted to the keel and not the spinner so I stopped using them. (I don't know if that is correct or not)

[Fisho11]

Years ago I used keels when spinning but was told that fish are sometimes attracted to the keel and not the spinner so I stopped using them. (I don't know if that is correct or not)

Hi Kev, I had a small Redfin attack my keel instead my celta yesterday, was thinking of putting a small hook under the keel but decided against it.

[Fisho11]

Hi everyone,
Im just inquiring about the use of keels when using spinners. I use them at the moment but have noticed that some youtube fisherman have not had them on (from what I could see). How necessary are they? Are they only needed with Mono line?
Cheers
Fisho11

Hi mate get in touch with meppstas he is a forum member and a really great guy :thumbsup: plus he is an expert on spinners and spinning for trout. Check out some of his posts and I'm sure he will point you in the right direction.

Cheers
Marty.A

Ill give that a go, Thanks Marty.

[Boonanza]

Years ago I used keels when spinning but was told that fish are sometimes attracted to the keel and not the spinner so I stopped using them. (I don't know if that is correct or not)

Hi Kev, I had a small Redfin attack my keel instead my celta yesterday, was thinking of putting a small hook under the keel but decided against it.

Probably not a bad idea having a small hook on the keel I have had reddies attacking the keel plenty of times. Keels are great for celtas and similar spinners with a spoon without a keel they can really twist the sh!t out of your line.

[4liters]

Years ago I used keels when spinning but was told that fish are sometimes attracted to the keel and not the spinner so I stopped using them. (I don't know if that is correct or not)

Hi Kev, I had a small Redfin attack my keel instead my celta yesterday, was thinking of putting a small hook under the keel but decided against it.

Pretty sure Adrian actually paints his keels the same pattern as those little Mepps spinners he cleans up on and attaches a little fly hook to it so any trout that go for the keel are a chance of hooking up.