The size of the blades on the spinners does make a difference with a broad blade rotating a different angle than a large blade that has more resistance to it.  If you use the right tackle, you’ll be able to feel the spinner on the line, and if you’re finding that you can’t feel it, trying retrieving a little faster.

Also, make sure you us a stiffer rod when using spinners.  This will help set the hook better and you won’t lose your catch.  It is recommended that you use a six to ten pound test for walleyes.  Keep your spinners separated in your tackle box as best you can so that you can easily switch them if one doesn’t work.  Finally, try to avoid the weed beds.  The walleye might like to hide in there, but it’s murder on untangling the hook from the vegetation.

These spinners are not listed in order from one to ten for a reason.  It’s up to you to decide which one works better when you are fishing. Lindy Walleye Spinner one of the easiest to use spinners on the market, all you have to do is add some weight and bait and the pre-rigged spinner will work like a charm.  The blades are chip proof and the Red Devil version is perfect for bringing in walleye.  There are two hook versions small and large that will allow you to bait it with everything from small leeches to large minnows.

Hammered Super Glow Spinner Rig this glow in the dark blade comes with an anodized coating that is super clear coated on top for the best movement and retention.  The hook is #4 VMC needle cone ultimate octopus with a matching glow in the dark finish.  The whole rig is set on 14 pound test line with beads that match the blades for additional attraction.

Cabela’s Fishermen Series Walleye Spinners with Holder sportsmen love Cabela’s products and this is they best selling spinner rig ever.  
Reasonably prices, these have been proven to be effective in catching walleye.  They come in a variety of colors, tests, and blade styles for the most discerning fisherman.

JB Lure Company Vibra-Flash Spinner Rig a great rig for trolling walleye, they come in a variety of models with two or three hooks.  The crawler harnesses in chartreuse supposedly work the best for catching walleye.

Flatfish Spinners this spinner looks like a flattened banana and walleye love the way is pulses with a side to side thump.  They come in a variety of colors and sizes and is a fairly shallow diver.  It’s great in cold water and works the best at the slowest speed possible.

Mepps Spinners these spinners have been bagging walleye for over 20 years and come highly recommended by Field & Stream magazine.  The number 5 model in silver is very attractive to walleye, but these spinners are best used with a ball-bearing swivel or they will twist your line.

Slug-Go Spinners these appeared on the scene close to 20 years ago as tackle for bass, but with a big jig head, they bring in the walleye from the deeper depths of the body of water you are fishing.

Griffin Tackle Big Game Spinners these spinners are made with large #7
Indiana blades, brass lure bodies, and Eagle claw hooks all on a stainless steel shaft.  They’ve taken quite a few large walleyes as well as Northern Pike and come in five different color combinations.

H&J Lures Model D-1 and D-2 these spinners remind one of the insignia used on the television show Star Trek, but they are highly recommended as walleye catchers.  They come in gold and silver with a #4 VMC and Eagle claw hooks, and ten pound test line up to 48 inches.

Gamakatsu Walleye Spinner Rigs with a red wide gap needle point hook, these brightly colored spinners carry the Gamakatsu logo and Fire Tiger Colorado blade.  The entire spinner rig comes with the hook, blade, and six glow beads.

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