A new ally in fishing for native trout in streams. By Jonny Gori

A new ally in fishing for native trout in streams.

Lately, in many areas of Italy, it's increasingly common for medium-sized streams and rivers to have August-like water levels even at completely different times of year.

You'll therefore increasingly find yourself confronted with shallow waters and fast currents among rocks and gravel. Added to this are those pesky green, slimy algae that proliferate on the shallows: with every cast, after just two turns of the reel, they cling to the spinner, blocking its movement and balance, rendering the bait completely ineffective for prey.

To overcome these minor technical inconveniences, ILBA has developed a new, valuable ally: the Tondo SuperLight.

The first thing that strikes you about this spinner? Its weightlessness! This model has been lightened by approximately 50% compared to the standard model, while maintaining the same body and lip size. Before this spinner, to reduce the weight so much, we would have had to downsize (from a #2 to a #1), but this would have meant losing the catching power of size, which often makes the difference between a chase and a bite.

Another key aspect is stability in flight: during the cast, the lure doesn't flutter, maintaining a perfect trajectory until it reaches its target.

Its entry into the water is delicate and produces a gentle sound that doesn't scare away fish in the current.

Unlike traditional models, it doesn't sink plumb to the bottom, but descends with a "leaf" effect: it almost gives the impression of floating on the surface, yet immediately starts spinning as soon as you start retrieving it. In short, it's a lure designed for surface fishing: while with traditional spinners, it was necessary to hold the rod high and retrieve quickly to keep it from sinking, with the Tondo Super Leggero everything becomes much simpler.

A little tip for beginners and for those looking to approach native trout, especially in narrow, overgrown environments, remember that the greatest advantage of these spinners is also their small flaw: their extreme lightness.

​When casting a Super Light Round, the line release point is different compared to a traditional spinner. For example, in a pendulum cast, the release must be slightly earlier; otherwise, you risk having the bait land in the treetops instead of projecting it on a straight, linear trajectory. Be careful with your first casts: once you get the hang of it, it will become automatic.