Guest BryanT Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Hi, I decided to start making my own spinners for pickerel fishing. Do the beads necessarily have to be round beads? I have a TON of diamond shaped beads at home, and was thinking of using those instead.Thx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Ive never tried diamond shaped beads. I've used round and the multiple sided beads (forget what they're called). I mostly use the round ones because they work and they're cheap as well. I usually use chartreuse or red beads. I use Colorado style blades most the time in gold or other colours depending on water clarity. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BryanT Report post Posted September 9, 2013 They are like these ones here http://www.craftidea...Glass_Beads.jpg Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 I've use ones similar to those but they were round not diamonds. They would probably work good. Those multi sided ones reflect a lot of light. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BryanT Report post Posted September 9, 2013 ya thats what I figured, they would be great for light reflection. Thx. Should have done this ALONG time ago. So simple to make Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Simple and cheap. It's nice to experiment with different bead/blade combos to see what works. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RH. 56 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 When you go to buy your spinner attachments, get the white ones that allow you to remove and attach different spinners without cutting the line to put a new one on, they are great for experimenting with different spinner colors or sizes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest BryanT Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Actually thats what I did, I bought the quick change clevis's. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Quick change are the way to go. They make life a lot easier on the water. Only issue (and its a small one) is once in a while if you use large blades the heavy thumping may cause the blade to pop out. Doesn't happen lots but has happened. Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted September 9, 2013 Bryan, tell Jeff to stop trolling and start jigging lol Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Munshaw Report post Posted September 10, 2013 Go to that little store behind home hardware on 11 th. super cheap beads in tons of colours/ sizes. You can also pick up some stuff for bedazzling your fishing vest while there! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RH. 56 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 Go to that little store behind home hardware on 11 th. super cheap beads in tons of colours/ sizes. You can also pick up some stuff for bedazzling your fishing vest while there!I beleive that place is called jangles Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 Munshaw....... I started laughing......I think I may bedazzle my life jacket! Nice red and pink bead things on a dark blue life jacket.I GOT'S DA FEAVER!!!!Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TroutHunter 39 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 im kinda wondering how u guys know what bedazzling is... Quote ** People often ask me why I like hunting and fishing so much... I tell them that those are the only places where my mind doesn't think.... You should really try it sometime! ** Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 Ummmm Hmm I saw it on tv! Yeah, I saw it on tv!!!!Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 You've clearly never been in Rogers boat. Everything is bedazzled lol. Like more sparkly then a bass boat... 1 Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bobber Down 921 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 Humm. I thought Rogers boat was a truly functional work of art.........but I had my sunglasses on. Quote Life is not a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming - WOW - what a ride!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foz 25 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 I;d like to make my own spinners too. What kind of knots should be used to attach the hook and what kind of knot for the other end? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PRO V 26 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 I deal with Luremaking.com i buy all my stuff from theses guys, and they also have an on line cataloge on making many different lures & knot tying.Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Some Old Guy 968 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 Foz,I snell my hooks. Keeps the hook in line and reduces spinning that causes line twist. (Though I don't make many of them anymore......)Roger Quote R.T.R. Respect the resource! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brookiebuster 117 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 When I tie my hook on I use an improved clinch knot. It holds my heavy line good (I use 20-30lb mono or fluorocarbon for spinners). Then I use a non sliding loop knot for the loop end. Quote "Whack em' and stack em',kill em' and grill em'" Ted Nugent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukesnider 13 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 here is a website I used for knots: www.netknots.com with short videos of how to tie them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dukesnider 13 Report post Posted September 10, 2013 I also use www.luremaking.com and have not trouble with any orders I have placed with them and delivery time is great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lyle Reiner 174 Report post Posted September 11, 2013 The Palomar is also one of the strongest knots for fishing line, whether its mono or braid Quote Prostaff For Lowrance Canada Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Foz 25 Report post Posted September 26, 2013 What pound test of fishing line would be recommended for tying spinners? Also, what brands seem to work the best? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
