Mepps | XD Spinner | #3 | 7g
XD Spinner
The Mepps XD (Xtra Deep) is the specialist’s choice for going where traditional spinners can't. While most spinners are designed to plane toward the surface, the XD is engineered to stay down in the "strike zone" of deep pools and fast-moving currents.
The "Xtra Deep" Engineering
The XD features a unique shaft-through-the-blade design. Unlike a traditional spinner where the blade is attached via a clevis, the XD blade sits directly on the stainless steel shaft. This creates a tighter, more compact profile that cuts through water resistance.
Zero-Twist Starting: Every XD is built with a precision solid brass fulcrum bead. This ensures the blade starts spinning the millisecond it hits the water and continues to rotate even on a dead-fall drop.
Deep Water Dominance: Size-for-size, the XD runs deeper than any other lure in its class. It’s the perfect tool for reaching trout in deep river "pockets" or walleye hugging the bottom of a lake.
Silver Plating: Mepps uses genuine silver plating on its blades. While chrome or nickel can look black at depth, silver reflects a brilliant white flash that mimics real fish scales even in low-light conditions.
Strike Attractor: A fluorescent or bright red bead is tucked into the back of the body, giving predators a high-visibility target to home in on.
Best Applications:
Target Species: Brook Trout, Rainbow Trout, Smallmouth Bass, and Perch.
The Environment: Fast-flowing streams, deep river bends, and windy lakes where extra weight is needed for long-distance casting.
The Technique: "Count it down." Let the XD sink to your desired depth, then begin a slow, steady retrieve. The fulcrum bead keeps the blade thumping even at a snail's pace.
