Just for ****s and grins, when my wife asked for ideas for stocking stuffers, I told her I needed some lures. When pressed for more specifics, I told her to pick out whatever caught her eye, and we'd try it out. Call me adventurous.

On Christmas day, I open my stocking and find a huge batch of spinners! Rooster Tails, Martins, Blue Foxes, and Bang Tails of all sizes, followed by a lovely squidlike mooching hook and leader.

I guess I get to do a little more spinner fishing this year.