adambarnes651 Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Hello guys, im totally new here, hope I dont step on any toes posting in the wrong sections. I was wondering what the best tool would be for closing a nice tight eye on a spinnerbait to attach the swivel and blade? Thanx for any info and I look forward to hearing from you guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 Round nose pliers gets my vote. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adambarnes651 Posted January 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 10-4 Glenn. Thats what I have been using, just wondering if there was anything that was easier and do a better job.. really appreciate the reply! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jig Man Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 I too use round nosed pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted January 27, 2014 Report Share Posted January 27, 2014 You can just get some rubber skirt collars and slide them over the "R" bend, now the eye is closed and you can use a snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saugerman Posted January 28, 2014 Report Share Posted January 28, 2014 Quality pair of round nose pliers. The very cheap models are not tight enough, and can cause the wire to slip out. Plus the teeth ware out fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ccfish Posted January 29, 2014 Report Share Posted January 29, 2014 I use the wire bender to start the turn, put on the swivel and blade then just pinch it closed the rest of the way with pliers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brophy Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 I use this and I like it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 German Round Nose Nesting Pliers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Do nesting pliers slip less than round nose pliers? Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Do nesting pliers slip less than round nose pliers? Musky Glenn Nesting pliers grab the wire and don't slip like round nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big ger Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Nesting pliers grab the wire and don't slip like round nose. Would those work when bending .051 or maybe .062 wire? They look like they were meant for jewlry work and as such wouldn't be too heavy duty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 Would those work when bending .051 or maybe .062 wire? They look like they were meant for jewlry work and as such wouldn't be too heavy duty. I use it on .040 and smaller with no problem. No go on .045 and .051. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toadfrog Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 .062 wire dang that is almost a bycycle spoke . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 When you're buying pliers or cutters, the longer the handle, the better, within reason. Lots more leverage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big ger Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 .062 wire dang that is almost a bycycle spoke . Yeah, I use those on big bucktails. I've found the heavy duty Knipex to do the job, however if don't have a "death grip" on them they will slip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flippinfool Posted February 13, 2014 Report Share Posted February 13, 2014 http://www.beadalon.com/pc_product_detail.asp?key=658F1D0F13464721A671336FEE1C4ABD Used these this morning on .051 wire and formed a loop with ease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
