Making your own spinnerbaits

I have using someone else's machine that bends the wire. It's not hard, the supplies aren't expensive except the machine that bends the wire gauge. They run anywhere from $125 and up depending on if new or used.

I've modified blades, but that's about as far as I've gone. I don't really throw a spinnerbait much anymore.

I started making my own inline spinnerbaits as a hobby but then it turned into a small side hustle.

I think the tool to bend wiring was something like $100, then whatever you decide to spend on materials is up to you. It's cool to go out and catch fish on stuff you've made, it's even cooler to see others catching fish on stuff you've made. I still consider it pretty much a hobby.

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Those look like redfish crack, man

You'd probably still need the tool to make the little ends, I tried without it, it's a pain in the arse.

Just watched, I misunderstood. That looks simple, I thought you were trying to make the little twisted ends like mine have on each end.

I've had the same terminators since 1994.

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Those look like redfish crack, man

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They are, I have 4 of them. I've ordered from Ginger Avenger and will always have one on a rod.

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I need to store mine better. The rubber bands keep dry rotting.

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The terminators have quick skirts that are easily replaceable. Those get replaced every couple of years, but I'm dead serious when I say my go to spinner bait is the same blades, hook, head and titanium wire from the 90's.