which style?

[Christopheraaron]

I'm trying to assembly an ideal spinner for pier fishing. I plan on making it with roughly size 5 blades (glow painted), a heavy body for casting, and about 3 1/2 inches long. My question is what style of blade would give me: the most vibration, falls the fastest and stays down? Thanks!

[Andrew Grant]

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Edited January 30, 2014 by XxX

[Christopheraaron]

Ya, really I'm looking for the depth of willows mixed with vibration of colorado

[Rod Caster]

Maybe a fluted type or a french blade.

 

Or if you go with a colorado or indian style, try to get a heavier gauge metal; it'll add weight for the drop, but keep the resistance.

Edited December 21, 2012 by Rod Caster

[Muskieman]

I was gonna say " Gangnam Style"

[Nipfisher]

I was gonna say " Gangnam Style"

 

 

X2 Randy. You beat me to it.

[Twocoda]

I was gonna say " Gangnam Style"

 

Somebody has been spiking your egg nog?

[Muskieman]

Somebody has been spiking your egg nog?

 

 

 

Yes , it was me

[John Bacon]

X2 Randy. You beat me to it.

 

X3 - I guess I need to check the board more often.

[Rich]

All blades give a lot of vibration. Colorado has the slowest start speed, and can be "thumped" at low retrieve rates. They pull hard, hum and lift out of the water at high speeds.

 

Willow blades need to be pulled faster to start rotating, they stay down at higher speeds (but still lift), and create less resistance.

 

If you want lots of vibration and the ability to get deep and stay deep, why don't you just add more weight?

I gotta take the Triple Threat's side on this one. Put a heavy little bell in front of that big blade to get your distance and depth. Also helps with line twist on big blades, not sure why.

[Christopheraaron]

I gotta take the Triple Threat's side on this one. Put a heavy little bell in front of that big blade to get your distance and depth. Also helps with line twist on big blades, not sure why.

 

You mean a bullet?

[Rich]

You mean a bullet?

 

If you go bullet go brass over lead or heavy tungsten.

 

A bell is like a bullet but curves and narrows at the top, like a bell. Usually brass.

[Christopheraaron]

Hmmm, ok. Cause a bell sinker is the one you'd tie to your line for bottom fishing...

[Garnet]

You need to make a variety that you think will work in your situations. Color, size, shape, weight and anything else that matters to you.

 

Now get 2 of the exact same rod,reel,line, snap swivel. And next year start casting and comparing.

 

Report back when you have a conclusion.

[Rich]

Hmmm, ok. Cause a bell sinker is the one you'd tie to your line for bottom fishing...

Yah. Totally different thing.