02-16-2008, 10:52 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I like the inline blades, especially for stream fishing applications. But, as you have discovered, it takes some experimenting to get the right balance of size, weight, blade size, profile, etc. And, you will find yourself changing spinners sometimes as you move from slower to faster water or vice versa. In still water, the speed of retrieve is the main variable, but the depth you want to fish and how you want the spinner to act will influence the way you build them too.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are no exact formulas. Make some up and try them in different situations. Make some casts and retrieves at different depths and speeds and get a feel for how the blade works for you. As a general rule, larger blades will spin better and create more drag and vibration than smaller blades will...on the same size body and with the same size and type of hook setup.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I don't use powder paint, but for white coating a large quantity of jig heads or spinner blades at a time, it is not a bad idea. I don't use powder for several reasons. Mainly because of having to work with the heat and then reheating to cure, etc. Also, I make a lot of fancy designs, using vinyl paints, and they tend to bond well with a white vinyl base coat...that I can apply as I wish. But, again, for quantity production, the powder paints might work better for you. Give it a try and make your own call.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Glad you like the past pics. Let me know if there is anything specific you are looking for. Chances are that I have a pic available in one of my files.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]There are no exact formulas. Make some up and try them in different situations. Make some casts and retrieves at different depths and speeds and get a feel for how the blade works for you. As a general rule, larger blades will spin better and create more drag and vibration than smaller blades will...on the same size body and with the same size and type of hook setup.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I don't use powder paint, but for white coating a large quantity of jig heads or spinner blades at a time, it is not a bad idea. I don't use powder for several reasons. Mainly because of having to work with the heat and then reheating to cure, etc. Also, I make a lot of fancy designs, using vinyl paints, and they tend to bond well with a white vinyl base coat...that I can apply as I wish. But, again, for quantity production, the powder paints might work better for you. Give it a try and make your own call.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Glad you like the past pics. Let me know if there is anything specific you are looking for. Chances are that I have a pic available in one of my files.[/#0000ff]
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