CedarLakeMusky Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I built an inline double bladed bucktail and I can't get the blades to spin. Once in awhile they will spin if I jerk it but not every time. I have #10 blades in it. I have read some previous posts for info and changed a few things on it. Added some more beads. I was wondering if somebody could give me some pointers. I will attach a picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braided Line Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I can see by your picture why they won`t spin. The way you have them attached will only let them ...flutter. Try adding a small swivel to each blade. where it is attached now. May even have to spread the blades apart some. Trial and error. Happy tinkering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 It is the bottom blade causing your problem, it needs to be turned the other way. Braided line doesn't understand that when you say spin it means rotating around the shaft as he is thinking you want the blades to spin independently so disregard that. Anyway, like I said, turn the blade on the bottom upside down and it should solve your problem, let us know how it works out as that is a nice muskiy bait. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarLakeMusky Posted July 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Smalljaw, I have a mm double showgirl where the blades are set like mine. The only difference is they use two single clevises and I'm using one double clevis. Don't you want both blades color or print facing the line tie. If I switch the bottom blade the cup of the blade will face the line tie and the print will face the skirt. I am new to making inline spinners so I don't know much about it. I will give your idea a try. Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxbuckeye Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 I don't see anything wrong with the way your blades are on the clevis. I have not used the S-clevis when I make my own double tens. When I use the single clevis I will make sure that each end is parallel and bend as needed before I put it on the shaft with the blade. I have heard that the s-clevis can be tricky to get to work correctly. Make sure the 3 parts that go through the shaft are all parallel to each other. Should be able to use a pair of needle nose pliers to do any minor bending that may be needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted July 20, 2012 Report Share Posted July 20, 2012 Smalljaw, I have a mm double showgirl where the blades are set like mine. The only difference is they use two single clevises and I'm using one double clevis. Don't you want both blades color or print facing the line tie. If I switch the bottom blade the cup of the blade will face the line tie and the print will face the skirt. I am new to making inline spinners so I don't know much about it. I will give your idea a try. Thank you. You are correct, I'm sorry, I didn't look at the blown up picture only the thumbnail and I thought I saw the brass backside of the indiana, I didn't see they were colored blades until now. Maybe try two seperate clevises . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarLakeMusky Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I adjusted the S-clevis and the blades seem to spin easy. I tried it out and still seem to have the same issue. Sometimes they will spin with a jerk of the rod. I think I will try two single clevises like suggested. When you hold the spinner vertical the bottom edge of the blades should clear the bucktail right? I know that was my first problem. They were touching the bucktail so I added more beads. Now the blades clear the bucktail by about 3/4 of an inch. I was also wondering if the postion of the blades to the lure body plays a role in the blades spinning? I keep having to cut my wire shaft and place the components on a new shaft when making adjustments. I suppose there is no way around this other than wrecking a wire shaft by trial and error? Thanks for all the help so far. CLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedarLakeMusky Posted July 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 I got it!!! I switched to a single clevis and the blades spin easily with just a light pull of the rod. I think I will be using single clevises from here on out. Thanks everybody for all your help. Can't wait to get my first fish on it!! CLM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
esoxbuckeye Posted July 21, 2012 Report Share Posted July 21, 2012 Glad I could be of help. Good luck with your lure!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 Good looking bait CedarLakeMusky. Some times they are just funny about working right. Does anyone besides me find that painted blades are harder to get started spinning than plain blades? Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinman Posted July 22, 2012 Report Share Posted July 22, 2012 CLM, I know I'm late on this one but had the same problem with the double clevis and added a smaller--3/16" hollow metal bead for a bearing and muy problem was solved. I found it to work on # 7,8 and 10 bladed baits. Spinman Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baugh55grfmj Posted September 8, 2012 Report Share Posted September 8, 2012 Same thing here, tried the double clevis and had crap luck. I only use 2 singles now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddl Posted September 9, 2012 Report Share Posted September 9, 2012 it look like a s clevis to me ,if that's what i think trow that into the garbage and get 2 single one,they will spin like a dream good luck 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Gapen Posted May 19, 2022 Report Share Posted May 19, 2022 Cannot get my blades to spin on musky mayhem baby girl bucktail. What can I do to stop this problem? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
