hey all, i know there has been alot of post on this topic but non really telling me what i need to get started in making my own spinnerbaits, was really looking forward to doing this but with all the availible options i dont know what to do, i know some of you guys have been making your own baits for a long time, but i was just wondering what exactly i need to get started, anything to wire diamiter,clevises, blades,paint,heads,and what not~!~ or what you recomend starting out with, i went to staminac and i like some of the stuff on there but i am really confused on what to get and what to be looking at, i am basically looking to make 1/2,5/8,and 3/4 oz. i think i should probably start with some painted heads and what not, but if you guys could tell me all the things that you started out with and what you have would be great!~!~! THanx alot for any help at all again, i know nothing about doing this so any thing and everything helps.

                                                                      hillbilly

can sombody plz. answer, i know it sounds stupid but, tackle underground is down and have been for a week now,  and there is just to mutch stuff to choose from, and having money issue's i cant really afford getting somthing and then it not be what i need, so plz. sombody plz. answer THANX

                                                    Hillbilly

It is really very basic materials.  I would recommend getting pre formed wires, it is just a lot easier.  All you need is skirts, blades, beads or spacer tubing, clevises, and probably the most important part to a good spinnerbait, the ball bearing swivel.  Take one of your favorite spinnerbaits and you can order everything on it from Stamina.  If you have a catalog from them, it should have a blade size chart in it somewhere.  I know Barlow's does.  Just match it up to your favorite blade sizes and you are all set.

So whats up with Tackle underground ?  Was it a virus? Your right ! without them were in trouble.   There is dozens of supply companies out there besides stamina and barrows and in time you'll learn who has the best quality and yet its never the same vender per each item.

i have been looking for a while, but havnt found many other stores, i think i am to order about 50-60 dollars worth of stuff, about 3 heads in 1/4,3/8,1/2,5/8, bout 20 indiana, willow, and colarado blades, 10 or so different skirts(what do you recomend)? like you said swivels, clevises, beeds, hopefully that is going to get me started, were is the best place to get multi colored skirts????

               thanx

                             hillbilly