RYO spinners - wire diameter(?)

BentRod · Post by **BentRod** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 11:46 am

I've been playing with the idea of making my own spinners, but not sure what diameter wire to get. Figure I'll start with trout spinners and maybe some bass spinnerbaits. What diameter(s) would be best to get started with?

Cabela's ss wire

islandbass · Post by **islandbass** » Wed Apr 28, 2010 10:19 pm

BentRod wrote:I've been playing with the idea of making my own spinners, but not sure what diameter wire to get. Figure I'll start with trout spinners and maybe some bass spinnerbaits. What diameter(s) would be best to get started with?

Cabela's ss wire

I clicked on your link and that is not the ideal type of wire. It is better and far easier to work with wire that is already straight. I have been told that the thinner the wire, the more the wire would give off vibation, but I don't know how to prove or disprove that.

Typically, .024 - .035 for most trout, pan fish and some bass spinners. In addition, the thicker the gauge, the harder it is going to be to turn after .041 At .041, you can still turn the wire fairly easily, but it's a pain in the phanny for .051 musky class wires! I like .024 for my trout spinners. The spinners I made for the swap were made with 0.031" diameter wire.

If you live in South King county, you will find the right type of wire at Wholesale sports, Auburn Marine, and Sportco.

Post by **Toni** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 5:48 am

I think I have bought mine at 4 to 6 inches with an open end or closed (already twisted). On second thought it might be 3-4 inches. The 3 or 4 " is .031 which is easier for me to twist by hand. The 4 or 6" is .041 which I can twist but is a lot harder. I buy mine online from luremaking.com or jannsnetcraft.com.

BentRod · Post by **BentRod** » Thu Apr 29, 2010 8:34 am

Thanks guys. I've been practicing on paperclips and thought it would be easier to control the length of the wire by getting a roll, but it might be more trouble than it's worth. I appreciate the help. TL

goodtimesfishing · Post by **goodtimesfishing** » Sun Oct 10, 2010 4:02 pm

I use .031 and would recommend getting the 6 inch, it gives you more to work with(easier to work with/bend) and cost is about the same.

steelheader · Post by **steelheader** » Mon Oct 18, 2010 12:59 am

what ever decide on straight wire is number 1spinners can be tuned, but what i see alot is people make a spinner that they saw and liked and proud of but never catches fish but saw other people using the same thing and catching, its the cleavis size bigger bend slower spin smaller bend faster spin

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