A spreader for use in a spreader assembly in fishing. The spreader has a thin, elongated body having a lower edge, an upper edge, a leading edge and a trailing edge. The upper edge is at an angle to the lower edge with the distance between the lower edge and the upper edge decreasing from the leading edge to the trailing edge. The spreader body has an upper, leading opening located adjacent the intersection of the leading edge and upper edge, and is adapted to receive a line from a fishing pole. A lower, leading opening is located adjacent the intersection of the leading edge and the lower edge, and is adapted to receive a line attached to a sinker. A trailing opening is located adjacent the trailing edge, and is adapted to receive a line attached to a lure.