Just made these up but have not had a chance to throw most of them at fish. Curious to see what opinions/suggestions this group has. I promise I will not get offended. I have been experimenting with different blade sizes/colors, bead colors and sizes, and different hooks/jig heads. Thanks for the help!
Looks great, can you guess which is my favorite? 
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Originally posted by OptikerLooks great, can you guess which is my favorite?
1966 13’ Boston Whaler w/ Merc 25 4 stroke “Flatty”
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Only if you can make me one with a straight line tie…
The top right bait is a bullet weight flattened onto the wire with a bench vise. I am trying to get that effect but on the wire so I can use a weedless hook.
I make something similar for my Daughter to use for Largemouth with grubs or worms. The Indiana style blades work best for her.
Nice job mate,let us know how they do,I may have to order me some supplies to make some.
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Originally posted by smanNice job mate,let us know how they do,I may have to order me some supplies to make some.
You provide the hook/jig head you prefer and i’ll make you some as long as you provide good reports of what you catch/don’t catch. It would help speed up the experimentation process for me.
Winter can’t get over fast enough! If I was a fish, I think they’d be delicious.
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Dang nice looking rigs , bet they would be killers on flattys and reds…
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How heavy are they? Will they get down to the bottom in current? I always worry about line twist with inline spinners, do you rig them with a swivel to leader?
Grand Slam potential on all of them. They look great!
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Originally posted by Surf or FishHow heavy are they? Will they get down to the bottom in current? I always worry about line twist with inline spinners, do you rig them with a swivel to leader?
The ones with the weedless/weightless hooks all weigh in the 1/8 oz range. The ones above the ruler are roughly 1/4 oz and up. I limit line twist by making sure that the blade doesn’t overpower the bait if that makes sense. That is why the weightless hooks have blades that produce less torque. The bigger blades will require weighted swimbait hooks to prevent twisting. I could do swivels but I prefer to just make the bait in the manner described above because IMO when the blade is matched to the bait you get better action on the fall because the bait is not overpowering the blade and vice versa.
Looks like one of those things that may not work at all or may be the greatest idea ever
Evant T.
Would make good walleye baits, from what I see on TV, am sure the flatties will love them! You need to number them and take a survey. I vote for # 13.
I know I could use that twin willow bladed beetle spin on some redbreast in the Edisto. PM me I’ll buy some!
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Paul, I’m an avid tackle maker & fly tyer, and have done some similar things in the past. Such spinners can certainly be very productive at times and for many species.
I like what you’ve done, and they should all work! 
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Originally posted by FishinKrzyI know I could use that twin willow bladed beetle spin on some redbreast in the Edisto. PM me I’ll buy some!
“Keep your nose in the wind and your eyes along the skyline”
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Originally posted by bigjim5589Paul, I’m an avid tackle maker & fly tyer, and have done some similar things in the past. Such spinners can certainly be very productive at times and for many species.
I like what you’ve done, and they should all work!
Do you have a Hagens wire former? What do you use to make R Bends for spinner baits? I am not getting mine as “tight” as id like them if that makes sense. Help would be appreciated!
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Originally posted by corkmanemail sent.
For some reason I did not get it? Shoot me a PM, thanks.
Paul, I don’t form my own wire frames for spinnerbaits, I buy them wholesale 1000 per size.
Only frames I form are for spoons, and use a little jig that I made.
I’ve thought about buying one of those Hagen’s wire formers but never did it.
I have a small tool that makes haywire twist ends, so when I’ve made inline spinners I bought straight wire that had and eye formed in one end & all I had to do was make the loop in the other end.