Best Trolling Spoons of 2026

Four spoons in each of five weights is the detail that makes this kit more useful than a bare count suggests. The 1/5- to 3/4-ounce range covers small trout and kokanee up to pike and schoolie stripers, and having four of each size means one lost lure does not break up the set. We see it as a size-testing box: pick the weight that gets bit, then buy more of that size later.

The spoons are zinc alloy with carbon steel treble hooks and a bright silver finish. The shape is straightforward, which is what you want when the goal is to learn how a given weight runs behind the boat. It is also a sensible set for a guest or a kid who is likely to lose a spoon or two.

The value is the point. Twenty spoons across five sizes let you build a trolling spread for mixed species without committing to a premium lure you might lose. We like it best as a working box for trout, kokanee, walleye, and schoolie fish, and as a way to find the size you want before buying more of it.

The first thing you notice is the dimpled surface. The S-shaped brass body is plated in silver and gold, and the dimples throw light in several directions instead of one flat sheet of shine. That is a different look from a smooth spoon, and it is the reason this one stands out in a crowded box.

At 1/2 ounce, it is a useful size for trout, salmon, smallmouth bass, and Spanish mackerel. The listed 4-inch length includes the hook and feather, so the metal body is more compact than the number suggests. That compact profile is part of the appeal: it casts well for its weight and still has enough body to wobble at trolling speed.

We think this is the pick when you want more action than a plain oval spoon. The S shape and dimples give it a side-to-side motion that reads as a wounded baitfish, and the five-pack covers a few rods without much money. It is a good choice for a bright, flashy spread in clear water, and the compact body keeps it from feeling like a big salmon spoon on a light rod.

Two ounces is not a casual trolling weight. It is a deliberate choice for big fish, fast water, and deep lines, and every spoon in this six-pack is built to that spec. The narrow crocodile shape and chrome-plated finish give it a long, flashing profile that reads more like a baitfish than a blob of metal.

We like these for striped bass, salmon, halibut, tuna, and other fish that are not shy about eating a mouthful. The 3X strong Mustad treble hooks are the real reason to step up from a budget spoon; they give you more margin when a good fish takes the lure at speed. The 2-ounce body also keeps the spoon working in current and chop where lighter spoons start to lift, and the chrome finish gives it a long, bright flash on the troll.

This is a specialist, not the set for light trout rods. If your trolling is mostly 1/2- to 3/4-ounce spoons for trout and kokanee, the HESTYA or Tripquips set is a better fit. When the target is big and the water is moving, the Sanhu spoons are the ones we want on the line.

The 4 1/2-inch blade and 7/0 hook tell you what this spoon is for. It is an offshore trolling lure aimed at mahi, wahoo, tuna, mackerel, and other predatory pelagics, and it comes ready to tie on out of the package. There is no kit to sort through: one spoon, one hook, one job.

The silver finish is the classic choice for bright offshore water, and the large blade gives it enough surface to flash at trolling speed. The size is already matched to the hook, so there is less to adjust than with a mixed kit. That is a real advantage when the boat is moving and nobody wants to sort through a tray.

We prefer this one when the spread is aimed at pelagics and we want a simple, ready-to-run spoon. The blade has enough surface to flash at trolling speed, and the 7/0 hook is already matched to the lure. For mahi, wahoo, tuna, and mackerel, it is a sensible specialist to keep on board.

The zigzag wobble is the old-school part, and it still works. The Sprite has a red teaser tab behind the gold blade, and the spoon is built not to twist, crimp, or weaken your line. That no-twist behavior is why it makes sense on a slow troll as well as a cast, especially when you are working a current seam or a flat.

At 3/4 ounce and 2 1/2 inches, it is a compact spoon for redfish, trout, bass, and other inshore predators. The gold finish is a good choice in stained water, and the red tab adds a little extra flash without turning the lure into a Christmas tree. We like that it stays compact enough to cast around structure and still has enough weight to get down in a slow-troll spread.

We recommend it as an also-consider for the angler who splits time between casting and slow-trolling shallow water. The wobble and no-twist design are worth a spot in the box, especially if you already carry heavier spoons for deep work. It is a classic for a reason.