Fred N
10-12-2004, 10:33 AM
Below are illustrations and all the information on how I make my spinners:
First, gather up the supplies, all these items can be obtained at Fisherman’s Marine and BC Angling Post in Oregon City, with the exception of the surgical tubing which I get at 4fishin.com. Starting from the top in the first illustration:
a) 2 colored beads (10 mm & 12 mm);
b) 2 metal beads (3 or 4 mm);
c) Pre-made closed loop Spinner Wire (.025 to .030” dia.);
d) 1/2" of Surgical tubing (3/16” dia.);
e) 1/2" of Hollow Core lead (3/16” dia.);
f) #3 Clevis; and a,
g) 2/0 Siwash Hook
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT01.JPG
Additionally, you will need to pick out a spinner blade, I chose to use either a #5 or #6 French blade.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT03.JPG
Next, I start assembling – first slide the tubing over lead (note: dish soap will make the process easy)
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT02.JPG
Next, I place all the items on the wire.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT05.JPG
Make sure you slide your blade on after the small metal beads.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT04.JPG
This is a where a good set of long nosed needle pliers come in handy.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT06.JPG
Approximately, at least a 1/4 inch above the clevis is where you need to grasp the wire to start your bend.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT07.JPG
Make a 1/2 turn around the plier so you have the wire at the bottom of the plier.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT08.JPG
I make two turns of the running end around the fixed end of the wire and try to keep everything tight so it looks professional.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT09.JPG
Lastly, with a set of wire cutters cut the end of the wire off and attach the hook and the process is complete.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT10.JPG
Note: You can diversify a lot on how you design your spinner, but make sure your hook eye is behind the end of the blade.
Tight lines, Fred
First, gather up the supplies, all these items can be obtained at Fisherman’s Marine and BC Angling Post in Oregon City, with the exception of the surgical tubing which I get at 4fishin.com. Starting from the top in the first illustration:
a) 2 colored beads (10 mm & 12 mm);
b) 2 metal beads (3 or 4 mm);
c) Pre-made closed loop Spinner Wire (.025 to .030” dia.);
d) 1/2" of Surgical tubing (3/16” dia.);
e) 1/2" of Hollow Core lead (3/16” dia.);
f) #3 Clevis; and a,
g) 2/0 Siwash Hook
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT01.JPG
Additionally, you will need to pick out a spinner blade, I chose to use either a #5 or #6 French blade.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT03.JPG
Next, I start assembling – first slide the tubing over lead (note: dish soap will make the process easy)
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT02.JPG
Next, I place all the items on the wire.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT05.JPG
Make sure you slide your blade on after the small metal beads.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT04.JPG
This is a where a good set of long nosed needle pliers come in handy.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT06.JPG
Approximately, at least a 1/4 inch above the clevis is where you need to grasp the wire to start your bend.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT07.JPG
Make a 1/2 turn around the plier so you have the wire at the bottom of the plier.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT08.JPG
I make two turns of the running end around the fixed end of the wire and try to keep everything tight so it looks professional.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT09.JPG
Lastly, with a set of wire cutters cut the end of the wire off and attach the hook and the process is complete.
http://www.ifish.net/gallery/data/505/5776PICT10.JPG
Note: You can diversify a lot on how you design your spinner, but make sure your hook eye is behind the end of the blade.
Tight lines, Fred