jdibala Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 I'm new to making lures. I'm looking to buy a wire former for making in-line spinners for about $50. If someone could give me suggestions on what kind to buy it would be very helpful. Thanks, John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimcline Posted April 21, 2009 Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 If you are wanting to make small in-lines, then the Boggs Tacklemaker will work just fine. Not sure what they cost now though. If you want to make bigger in-lines like musky and pike bucktails, I suggest you invest in the Hagen's wire former. It's worth the money and it will handle the longer baits, whereas the Bogg's won't. Hope this helps, JIM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdibala Posted April 21, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 21, 2009 As much as I would love to get the Hagen's wire former, I just cant afford it, but the Boggs is in my price range. After I make some spinners and sell them, maybe I'll be able to get the Hagen's. Thanks for the help. -John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted April 22, 2009 Report Share Posted April 22, 2009 If cost is a factor you might want to get the little blue bender and a pair of round nose pliers. I have a Addiction and have the Hagen's and the boggs and the little blue and still use my pliers at times. To warn you the boggs is a pain when you twist the final loop. The spinner has to travel around that little space. Wish you luck on your decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MTfishingrods Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I think a lot of it is what you get used to using also. Spike a pike loves his Boggs tackle maker. I wouldnt be with out my Hagens. No matter what you choose they all will have a learning curve to them. I know Spike makes some inline Pike baits with his. Not sure how its done because I have never used one but it evidently can be accomplished. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psv Posted April 24, 2009 Report Share Posted April 24, 2009 I believe, couple years ago Bogg's offered Magnum version of wire bender which worked with longer wires. I was smart enough and bought Hagen's and regular Bogg's. I used Bogg's for smaller (Mepp's like) inline spinners. Modified Hagen's ( now accepts 0.62) for "heavy metal". It took some time and wire to learn how to make good loops with 0.62. Both are great tools and it's really cool to have them Regards, PSV Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
