Pa_angler Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Hello everyone, i just recently joined TU and already have found so much good information. this is actually my first thread on the sight. Anyway i'm finally starting to get more serious into my lure making. i'm working on making 7"-11" Bucktail lures for musky. i've ordered a good many parts from stamina, but still need some more helpful information. i'm not exactly sure how it's all put together so a diagram would be very helpful. and wandering what size stainless steel wire to use. i'm completely in the dark with these things, and need alot of help, so any information will be greatly appreciated!! thanks, pa_angler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LedHed Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Pa_angler Welcome into the underground. Do an advanced search in wire baits for musky. Lot of stuff. Check out luremaking.com and tacklemaking. com also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pickerel Pete Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 PA: Try luremaking.com for some info. I'm sure guy's here wil give you more info. Garry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zib Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 A Lake St. Clair musky guide that I know makes his own bucktails (sells them also) & he uses wire with a .045" diameter. His bucktails have a long wire shaft so they put out more vibration that the standard bucktails that are sold in most stores. Here's his website: MuskiBob Robert Brunner Fishing Guide, Instructor, Speaker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuttem Jack Posted March 26, 2008 Report Share Posted March 26, 2008 Pa-Angler, Welcome to Tu. If you go to the member submitted tutorials, you'll see how I build my bucktails with flashabou. Hope it helps. I make mine out of .051 diameter wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky_Stalker Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 I used .51, but downsized to .45. It's easier to work with and beads fit better and clevises spin freer. Mepps uses .41 wire, so strength is not an issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike-A-Pike Posted March 27, 2008 Report Share Posted March 27, 2008 Pa_angler. First, welcome to the Tackleunderground. There is no one perfect way to bend a muskie spinner. Even the guys that have been making them for years still disagree. I put a how-to in the Members Submitted Tutorials also, there's one on flashabou by Cutt'em Jack, and there is another on just on hand bending the wire to make your spinners. I've added this photo to give you an idea how it all comes together. At sometime in the future, you may want to invest in a wire bender or tacklemaker. After your hand stop working like a 20 year olds, you'll have to find a few work arounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
