Balzer Colonel Classic Trout Spinner – Single Hook

The Balzer Colonel Classic Trout Spinner with Single Hook combines the proven action of the Original Colonel spinner with a single-hook configuration and hook-changing system, making it an excellent choice for modern trout fishing.

Single hooks generally cause less hook damage and are easier to remove than treble hooks, making this version particularly well suited to anglers practising catch and release or fishing waters where single hooks are preferred or required.

The Colonel's specially developed rotating bail system allows the blade to begin spinning with minimal movement, producing flash and vibration even at slower retrieve speeds.

Key Features

• Classic inline trout spinner
• Fitted with a single hook
• Integrated hook-changing system
• Easier hook removal than conventional treble hooks
• Excellent option for catch-and-release trout fishing
• Fast-starting rotating blade
• Produces strong flash and vibration
• Works effectively at slower retrieve speeds
• Needle-sharp Tiger Steel carbon hook
• Corrosion-resistant hook construction
• Body and rotor made from high-grade brass
• Durable, rust-resistant construction
• Proven Colonel Classic lure design
• Ideal for rivers, streams and lakes

Single Hook Trout Spinner

This version of the Colonel Classic replaces the traditional treble with a single hook.

For trout anglers, this offers several practical advantages. A single hook is generally quicker and easier to remove, can reduce unnecessary hook damage and makes releasing fish more straightforward.

It's a particularly useful option for catch-and-release fishing.

Hook-Changing System

The Colonel Classic Single Hook also incorporates a hook-changing system, allowing the hook to be replaced when required.

This gives you greater flexibility than a permanently attached hook and means a worn or damaged hook doesn't necessarily mean retiring an otherwise perfectly good spinner.

Fast-Starting Spinner Action

Balzer's specially developed rotating bail is designed to get the spinner blade working with even a light pull.

This allows the lure to produce its characteristic flash and vibration quickly after beginning the retrieve and helps maintain blade rotation at slower speeds.

For river fishing, this is particularly useful when working the spinner through varying current speeds.

Tiger Steel Carbon Hook

Each spinner is equipped with a needle-sharp Tiger Steel carbon single hook designed for reliable penetration when a trout strikes.

The corrosion-resistant construction provides durability for repeated freshwater fishing.

High-Grade Brass Construction

The Colonel's body and rotating components are manufactured from high-grade brass, providing a strong and durable foundation for the lure.

The brass construction is designed to resist rusting and bending, helping the spinner maintain its shape and action through repeated use.

Ideal for NZ Trout Fishing

The Colonel Classic is a versatile searching lure for New Zealand rivers, streams and lakes.

Cast it across current seams, along drop-offs, through pools or around lake margins and experiment with retrieve speed until you find what the trout are responding to.

The single-hook version is particularly appealing for anglers who intend to release their catch.

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