Once upon a time my father and I use to make our own baits. We use to sit together pondering which would be the best for this or that. Now that I have gotten older and moved away from home, I can't seem to remember what componets where used in making a tandem spinner bait. I know each blade has to be a different size. But can't recall or seem to find anything on what blade sizes to use for tandems.
Making Spinnerbaits
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, Jan 03 2006 01:55 PM
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Posted January 03 2006 - 02:11 PM
It really depends on what you want. I like to use a big blade, like a size 5 willowleaf on the back, and a size 2 or 3 on the front. If you order an catalog from Barlow's, Stamina, or Jann's Netcraft, they have blade size diagrams in them to help you out.
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Posted January 03 2006 - 04:09 PM
You will also need beads and clevises. Blade size will depend on the head size WCCT is right the catalog's have size charts. I like to use a piece of red wire insulation above the lower blade for a little different flash and vibration.
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Posted January 04 2006 - 07:32 AM
I normally experiment with combinations of different components to find something that truly will catch fish.
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Posted January 04 2006 - 07:41 AM
I use a (4 and a 3 1/2 blade) 3/8 or 1/2 oz or (a 3 and a 2 1/2 )for a 3/8 or 1/4 oz
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Posted January 05 2006 - 08:27 AM
Thanks for the tips. The other thing that was troublesome for us, was getting the bait to run right using the 1/8th ounce heads. No matter the gear ratio we threw them on, they always wanted to roll or spin in a circle as we retrieved. Would blade size and componets have something to do with this or the length of the arm be a factor?
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Posted January 06 2006 - 03:58 PM
If the bait is flopping around it is because your using a blade that is to big for the bait. The lead head is not heavy enough to make the bait run on a even keel. If the bait moves just a little bit thats ok if you tweaked it just right can be a great fish catcher kinda like a crankbait that searches. Flopping around wildly is a bad thing. (spinnerbait tip of the day)
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Posted February 13 2006 - 12:25 PM
For most of your lure making needs go to Cabelas.com
They have many different packages. Good luck and good fishing. 8-)
They have many different packages. Good luck and good fishing. 8-)
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Posted February 13 2006 - 01:33 PM
If the bait is flopping around it is because your using a blade that is to big for the bait. The lead head is not heavy enough to make the bait run on a even keel. If the bait moves just a little bit thats ok if you tweaked it just right can be a great fish catcher kinda like a crankbait that searches. Flopping around wildly is a bad thing. (spinnerbait tip of the day)
Excellent info, I had one like that .Like u said great fish catcher
