Abstract: Improved fishing lure apparatus including a spoon with a mounting hole and a substantially rigid attachment loop extending loosely therethrough. The interengaging portions of the spoon mounting hole and/or attachment loop have non-circular shaping which focuses the engagement of the loop and mounting hole toward the centerpoint of the leading edge of the mounting hole as the lure apparatus is drawn through water. Some embodiments include a gap in the leading edge which allows easy spoon removal. A spindle-mounted tube and clevis dimensioned facilitate connection and disconnection of the spoon and clevis.

Abstract: Improved fishing lure apparatus of the type having a spoon with gap extending to its mounting hole for easy attachment. The clevis has differing first and second leg portions and the apparatus includes blocking means on the clevis to prevent inadvertent disconnection of the spoon from the clevis.

Abstract: Improved fishing lure apparatus having a keel formed of a wire doubled back on itself, from the keel distal end, as first and second wire portions which are together at the keel proximal end, the first wire portion extending from the keel proximal end to form a line-attachment loop and terminating in a first end segment returning from the line-attachment loop and wound around the first and second wire portions at the keel proximal end. The second wire portion may extend from the keel proximal end along the principal axis of the lure to form a spindle to which a spinner spoon is rotatably secured. In certain preferred embodiments, the engagement of the spoon with a clevis or other attachment loop on the spindle is center-balanced for improved controlled spinning.