WashingtonLakes Wire Bender twist off time?

[Toni]

I haven't even started yet. Well that isn't true. I thought and came up with an idea then found that my hooks are to big for the idea. I need to get some smaller hooks and I don't think I can get them until Monday.

[coretron22]

I got my pattern figured out, but I need more beads...off to shipwreck & Cabela's tomorrow!
I'll have enough for 6 if we add another.

[Toni]

Got them done. Are we making 5 or 6?


Mailing to
Fish Creek Spinners
attn John Delaney
1274 S Weldona Lane
Superior, CO 80027

[fishcreekspinners]

Sweet, Love those swing blades and bodies. Five is what I saw; Toni, John, Doug, Corey and Mike.

[coretron22]

Those look nice Toni!
I'm close. not sure if my bearing is gonna work right (still a newbie @ this), so I need to get one wet...I'll get that done Thursday.
John, do you have any tips for homemade spinner testing at home?
Also, do you ever seal the blades with clear, I have a patina I'd like to preserve in it's current state...?:scratch:

[fishcreekspinners]

Hi Corey, I have a 10gal aquarium with a couple of battery ran submersible bilge pumps, that I use at flea markets. I suppose you could call it a test tank, its pretty cool silent salesman at the flea market. Some of my propeller demo models must have 20,000 miles on them.

Its simpler for me just walk to a neighborhood pond to test them. We are into making lots of the same thing. Thats why the swap is fun! After you've made thousands of them, you get a sense of all the ratios of length to weight and components.

Do need a bearing or two. Not sure what choices you have with that one. Your's too big?

I buy the brass blades lacquered, don't worry about it on the nickel. Did you do some electroplating or bath on yours?

Sounds sweet!

[coretron22]

I do have a spare large aquarium...sounds like a summer project though.

I had a "happy accident" that resulted in a cool looking tarnished blade...I can repeat it, but it loses it's color after awhile, so I wanted to preserve the desired patina somehow. I'll try some duplicolor clear applied with a brush, but I don't want to add much more time to this project. As long as mine swims right (test tomorrow), I should have 'em ready to go this weekend.

[Toni]

More the merrier from my viewpoint. Can any body else thats involved weigh in?

Here's my batch, I can make another one, no problem.



The #5 Indiana daredevil pattern blades have a bright nickel undersides. Looking at the picture, I guess I better wipe the those backsides off a little!

The spinners weigh 1/5oz and are 3inches in length. I put a positioned a couple friction discs to make blade contact and they should make noise and vibration. Dressed up the trebles with red bucktais.

I haven't put them in the water, but I'm certain they'll catch trout, bass, and pike (I know a Northern waiting for mine). Wondering about the trout a little.

Can't wait to see the other entries.

I think if I put a single hook on it I could catch a salmon!

[fishcreekspinners]

Your spinners arrived today Toni, thanks.

[Toni]

Your spinners arrived today Toni, thanks.

That was fast and at regular mail too.

[fishcreekspinners]

If think if I put a single hook on that, I could catch a Salmon.

Toni, would you rather have a single hook on yours? Since I have time, I can make one with a single hook. Maybe not a
bucktail single though.

[Toni]

If think if I put a single hook on that, I could catch a Salmon.

Toni, would you rather have a single hook on yours? Since I have time, I can make one with a single hook. Maybe not a
bucktail single though.

Yes I would. With out the bucktail. We can't use trebles on salmon here, at least not any where I fish. Salt or river.

[coretron22]

single for me too please. The bucktails are awful pretty though.
Most of my fishing is in "selective gear" water.

[Anonymous]

John, can you tell we are salmon minded more than trout here?

[coretron22]

Actually mine are gonna be used for trout. I used to use the red/white daredevil spoons for rainbows as a kid, so I think those might be some tasty trout spinners...then again, trout is what I usually target anyways.
I've never been salmon fishing...yet!

[Toni]

Actually mine are gonna be used for trout. I used to use the red/white daredevil spoons for rainbows as a kid, so I think those might be some tasty trout spinners...then again, trout is what I usually target anyways.
I've never been salmon fishing...yet!

Since it was selective gear I assumed salmon. Do you fish a selective gear lake?

[coretron22]

My Dad and I go to Ross Lake to catch Rainbows for a week every year...been a tradition for 30 years. Also I go single hook because I release the majority of the fish I catch and it just seems gentler on the fish. Sometimes I hit rivers that are also selective gear and/or C&R only.
I still catch lots of fish, you just have to pay attention and not let the line get any slack in it.
When I fish Lake Washington from shore (which is a few blocks away) I typically use single hooks, because I don't plan on keeping what I catch.

[fishcreekspinners]

Corey, sounds like you want single hooks on yours too?

[Mike Carey]

Done. Target species would be trout. I think those are 1/8 oz weight bodies (sorry, my gear box is a mess, lol). I extended the hooks back to deal with the nippers.

[Toni]

I can't wait to get my hands on them. Good thing I have a 2 rod endorsement. I can troll 2 spinners at a time.