Inline Spinners

[rickman1]

Some recent inline spinners I made. As inlines are a major staple in my fishing gear I found it cheaper to make my own. Many variations are possible. I have large ones for bass and pike but since I've gone UL/SUL, decided to make some lighter ones.

Anyone else make their own lures?

3.5g / 1/8oz



2.0g / abt 1/16oz



2.5g - 3.0g


Storage: Double sided box.

[Dalleinf]

Beautiful spinners you have there

I do not make my own, but I use inline spinners often - for trout - and have a very large collection.
While I do not make my own spinners, I always improve them with better hooks (Owner, Gamakatsu, VMC or VanFook). Trebles if vegetation allows and otherwise singles.
Typically, I throw spinners in the 3.5 g to 7 g size, e.g. Mepps Aglia size 2 to 3 or similar. The searun trout go big and hide deep, so “bigger” spinners are needed.

My fave spinners include:

Mepps Aglia and Comet.

Ilba Tondo and Mariner. The Tondo blade is somewhere between Aglia and Comet.

Mapso/Lukris Reder, Ory and Orion. The former is a Aglia lookalike and the latter two have blades similar to Comet.

Black Flagg Drop Spin - 2nd generation is great. Heavy and petite. The first Black Flagg spinners were crap - they would not spin/rotate half the time.

Other nice spinners include Savage Gear Caviar (size 3+) and Rotex. Also Panther Martin and Cormoran Bullet.

I am no huge fan of Blue Fox Vibrax and similar “bell” spinners. I have many other spinners from the abovementioned brands plus other EU producers such as ABU, DAM, and Jaxon etc. but they rarely see water.

Spinners for salmon including condom/flying Cs is another story.
I will try to post a few photos...

[MountainMan 83]

Very nice collection! They look great. Save money and indulge the hobby!

[Dalleinf]

I have chosen a few of the lures that may not be easily obtained in the US.
The left row are all Mapso/Lukris spinners - the Mapso Ory in gold and silver are found in the upper left corner. Great spinners with quick and easy rotation.
Three Black Flagg Drop spin are shown more or less in the middle - despite a high weight to size ratio they also spin/rotate easily and are among my go to spinners for deeper water.

[rickman1]

All of the spinner parts are available online. Initial cost in materials and a quality wire former tool seem high until you find out how many spinners you can build. If you can tie a fly you can make your own dressed hooks or Rooster Tail style spinners or buy dressed trebles.Hardware is available to make the bell type spinners as well. Get some powder paint and paint your own lure bodies and blades. When you can’t fish you can make your own lures. Recently I have gone from treble hooks and dressed hooks to undressed single hooks...less snagging. Just use quality hooks.

[earthworm77]

awesome stuff;
I make my own jigs and pour some plastics.

[slipperybob]

Beautiful.

[lifeofRiley]

What type of box is the one with the gray foam?

[rickman1]

Large double sided box by “Lost Creek”. I use smaller ones to carry various lures/jigs/spoons for a day of fishing. The larger ones I use for storing/organizing lures at home.

[Creekin]

Those spinners look great! I love the organization too. I fish with spinners a ton and have made some of my own but have just twisted with pliers. I've really been thinking about investing in my own wire former like a Hagen's or a Twistech. Too many hobbies and not enough time!