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Location: Poca, West Virginia | I would like to build some inline spinners like the Musky Mahem models. Are there any books, DVDs or websites on this subject. I can't afford 25.00 to 27.00 per lure. |
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Location: Hudson, WI | Here is a good video from youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjCxipy6WD0 |
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Location: Richfield, MN | Also do a search you will find some good info.
Sit tight as well there are some great people that will see this posting and will be more than willing to help you I am sure of that.
One thing that is great about this site is that there are always people willing to go out of there way to help others out.
So good luck. Make sure to post up some pics of your fist batches of lures!!!!!
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Location: Twin Cities, MN | Download a catalog from Moores Lures
in general, here is what you need as there are start up costs involved
The Flashabou and the blades are your highest costs for making them.
Clevices
Wire shafts
Hooks
Split Rings
Shrink Tube
Sinkers
Flashabou skirts on coil - guys will make them for you, do a search
Beads
Lure Bodies
Blades
Spacers
Knipex round nose
Needlenose pliers
Let me know if you have questions I can help with
Pal
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Location: Missouri | I'm interested in how to make them as well. I'm curious to see what everyone has to say. |
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Location: Twin Cities, MN | Here is some more details I put together. Hopefully this helps.
If you want a link for how to make the wraps yourself for the wire shafts, let me know, I found a really nice jewelry link that essentially uses the same technique.
There are lots of suppliers to choose from for components.
Components
Blades - Magnum 8-12’s, or standard fluted 7 – 9, Colorado, Indiana (gauge varies)
Beads - preference is yours, I tend to use the hollow large diameter 5/16 or 1/4
Clevises - # 6
Wire shafts - .51 or preference
Hooks - 5 – 8 your preference
Split Rings - # 7 ( lots of choices here for type)
Shrink Tube – 3/8 or ¼ for smaller hooks
Sinkers - ¼ through 5/8 – your weight preference
Lure Bodies - again your preference, I usually use # 69
Spacers - page 19 of Moore’s catalog
Flashabou skirts on coil – purchase premade or make your own
If you make your own, you will need Flashabou (magnum used most and saltwater), bobbin, thread (I have been using upholstery thread which is nice and thick), coils (I cut up a brake throttle cable from a lawnmower), glue and a fly tying vise.
Knipex round nose pliers – might need to special order these
Needle nose pliers – I got the nice ones with blue handles from Northern
Wire Cutters - I got the nice ones with blue handles from Northern
Split Ring Pliers – again lots of choices
For Silicon tails you will also need
Skirt collars or Lure/Skirt Bodies
Premade silicone skirts unless you want to make your own – these vary quite a bit by strand count also so be careful
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Location: c.wis | make enough for your self, and sell the rest on craigslist to pay for the ones you keep. you can build them for 8.00 or so each. lurepartsonline is a good place to start if your not making 20+ bait. dont get deep cut blades, they turn for crap, its fun-welcome to your newest expensive hobby |
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Location: Twin Cities, MN | Yes,
Blades alone for a double ten will be about 3.00 - 5.00 per pair
Flashabou will run about $ 6.00 to make one double tail depending on how thick you want it.
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Location: Coon Rapids, MN | For making the skirts you can also by the cheap tinsel around the holiday season. There normally isn't as may colors to choose from but it can help cut down on the cost. Mix the cheap stuff in with the expensive stuff to get the look you want. |
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Location: Kodiak, AK | Blake - 3/4/2011 5:41 PM For making the skirts you can also by the cheap tinsel around the holiday season. There normally isn't as may colors to choose from but it can help cut down on the cost. Mix the cheap stuff in with the expensive stuff to get the look you want. I'll just add that it is not the same as proper Flashabou. It's far more brittle and will break easily. It will tie up fine and look good, but it will sooner or later break and come apart depending on your use. Years ago before I started tying for customers I went nuts one Christmas and bought a boatload of that stuff for use on flies. Now I have bags and bags and bags of it. If anyone wants it, let me know. |
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Location: Detroit River | Blake - 3/4/2011 5:41 PM
For making the skirts you can also by the cheap tinsel around the holiday season. There normally isn't as may colors to choose from but it can help cut down on the cost. Mix the cheap stuff in with the expensive stuff to get the look you want.
Like Esoxfly stated, that stuff is NOT anything like real flashabou. That stuff will break very easy & the color will come off of it. I tried some of it from the craft store & it doesn't hold up. Buy the saltwater flashabou.
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Location: Kodiak, AK | Zib, now we're agreeing over here too?!?! |
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Location: Detroit River | esoxfly - 3/5/2011 1:54 AM
Zib, now we're agreeing over here too?!?!
It must be a coincidence. Stop spreading rumors. 
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Location: WV | pretied tails
http://lurepartsonline.com/cart.php?m=product_detail&p=2106 |
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| There are other 10's out there that are just as good and not near the price . You don't have to make your own unless you really want to. |
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Location: Poca, West Virginia | Just thought I would like to try making a few for me and a few friends. I've built several rods over the years so I just wanted to try this too. The wire baits I think I can do because I'm not a artist so I'm not capable of painting the other styles of baits. I live in West Virginia where the Crane and Amma Bammas are made and I don't have that kind of talent. Thought it might save a few bucks in this money pit called musky fishing. LOL I've been in touch with Dick Moore of Moores Lures and he has been very helpful in getting me started. I hope to get started soon.
Edited by bigroo 3/6/2011 7:47 AM
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| Looking forward to seeing the results. |
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| Since you live in west virginia, you should contact jimmy willison for your tails. His prices are good and the quality of his work is top notch. If interested pm me and I'll get you his info. |
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| I would 2nd Jimmy Willison! He has an awesome selection of stock colors but will basically do whatever colors you want. Great guy to work with !! I belive he lives over by you also. |
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Location: Poca, West Virginia | Thanks for the info guys. |
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| I just started making by own tails last year and it really became a great winter hobby. I have to warn you, though, you may not save that much money when all is said and done. If you're anything like me, you'll keep making baits and want to have all components on hand in case a bait needs repair or you think of a new color.
As previously stated, you're looking at $4-$8 for blades and $6-10 worth of flashabou on any given bait. You're already into the $10-$18 dollar range without any of the other components.
Word of caution: It is very addicting to catch fish on your baits! |
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Location: Xenia, Ohio | I like that Addiction, that a good addiction !!!!! |
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Location: Poca, West Virginia | Addiction,Good
Edited by bigroo 3/10/2011 8:38 PM
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| Just got this one done. #13 single colorado, black holo flashabou, #7 treble, and a #7 siwash on the back with a 6 inch shaker trailer.
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Location: Des Moines IA | I'm have a really tough time finding a large selection of .040 blades? Where do the big guys get their blades? Stamina, and Moore's only have a couple of colors available? |
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| MuskieMike - 3/11/2011 11:44 AM I'm have a really tough time finding a large selection of .040 blades? Where do the big guys get their blades? Stamina, and Moore's only have a couple of colors available?
Lakeland |
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Location: Wisconsin | I get great service from Lakeland. You need to try to get your orders over 100 bucks to avoid some fees, but they will take small orders. (line fees apply as well). |
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Location: MN | Muskiemetal - 3/11/2011 3:28 PM I get great service from Lakeland. You need to try to get your orders over 100 bucks to avoid some fees, but they will take small orders. (line fees apply as well). 10% tax if you don't have Tax ID and + 1$ per each line if you order less then minimum quantity. Great customers service and reasonable shipping price.
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Location: Wisconsin | Sorry forgot that....yes, if you don't have a 637. Actually the $1 per line, if you buy a 10's, it is pretty reasonable compared to what some people are charging for blades. Moore's Lures is another one that is very good customer service and good pricing. Sometimes I will buy from Dick if I need something faster or if Lakeland is out of stock or if I have a custom request for a couple of lures. |
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Location: Hudson, WI | What size coil is used for tying the flashabou? |
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Location: Twin Cities, MN | I am not sure what size it is, but go to Fleet Farm and track down a throttle cable for a lawn mower. Pull out the inside, and and you have about 4 feet of what you are looking for. I usually cut mine about 3/4 to an inch long.
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Location: Lake Minnetonka | Random question. How many strands in a Hank? |
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Location: WV | put 450 on a tie |
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