Spinnerbaits are versatile lures known for their ability to attract a variety of game fish species. While pre-made spinnerbaits are readily available in the market, many anglers enjoy the satisfaction of crafting their custom lures.
In this post, we'll walk through the steps of constructing a double-bladed spinnerbait using a preformed spinnerbait head, blades, skirts, swivel, clevice, and spacing beads.
Materials Needed:
- Pre-formed spinnerbait head (choose your desired weight and style)
- Two blades (typically Willow-leaf, Colorado, Indiana)
- Spinnerbait Skirt (choose your preferred colors and material)
- Swivel
- Clevis
- Spacing Beads
- Needle-nose and/or Round-nose plus Split-ring Pliers
- Scissors
Step 1: Gather Your Materials
Ensure you have all the necessary components for constructing your double-bladed spinnerbait. Lay them out on a clean, well-lit workspace to make the assembly process more efficient.
Step 2: Select the Blades
Choose the two blades you want to use for your custom spinnerbait. Consider factors such as blade color, size, and shape, as these can affect the bait's visibility, action, and vibration in the water.
Step 3: Attach Blades to Clevis
Insert the lead smaller blade into the clevis, ensuring it spins freely on the upper arm of the spinnerbait form. The clevis is a small, U-shaped metal component that connects a blade to the spinnerbait form.
Step 4: Add Spacing Beads
Slide spacing beads onto the spinnerbait's wire shaft above and below clevice. These beads serve to separate the blades, preventing them from tangling during retrieval and clevice to rotate freely.
Step 5: Add Larger Blade to Swivel and Affix to End of Upper Arm
Attach the larger blade to a split ring on the swivel then use either the needle-nose or round-nose pliers and start to form a small loop on the end upper arm of the spinnerbait wire. Place the other swivel's split ring in the open loop then use the plier to close the loop against the wire arm to secure the swivel/blade combo to the upper arm of the spinnerbait.
Step 6: Attach Spinnerbait Skirt
Select and attach selected skirt to the spinnerbait head. Spinnerbait skirts come in various materials, colors and patterns allowing you to customize the bait's appearance. Trim the skirt to your desired length using scissors for optimal appearance and action in the water.
Tips:
- Use different blade combinations to create varying water displacement and vibration. Willow leaf blades offer little vibration but more flash, while Colorado blades produce more lift and a greater thumping action.
- Experiment with skirt colors and materials to match the hatch or attract attention in murky water.
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