Musky Glenn Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 I went to my favorite lake in NC Sat. and couldn't get the blades to spin on my bucktail. I believe the clevis is to small for the wire shaft. Musky Glenn http://i226.photobucket.com/albums/dd58/muskyglenn/100_3475_zpsd077940e.jpg 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapping necks Posted February 2, 2014 Report Share Posted February 2, 2014 Did you try to pop it after you cast. I've had buck tails that needed to be jerked like I had a strike after hitting the water and the blades would spin freely after the initial jerk. Just an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 LOL!!!!! Maybe the water needs to be a little softer, LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 In western NC frozen lakes just don't happen often. That caught me totally off guard. Round trip, 2.5 hours of driving time. Just thought I would share that with you all. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapping necks Posted February 3, 2014 Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Yeah okay I kind of feel like a window licker now thanks Musky Glenn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 3, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2014 Snapping Neck, I guess you get all of the solid water you care for in Michigan. We have a year round musky season in NC. Usually we can fish for them the year round. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snapping necks Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I've just gotten into musky fishing this year due to a buddy introducing me to it. I've only had a follow but man am I addicted. Started making my own lures as a result of the cost and of course love it. Only gotten a few spinners done so far but having guys like you as help is great. Thanks for the laugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 According the picture, blades are touching the skirt and it is preventing rotation. Made shaft longer and create distance between blades and hook with skirt. Another problem could be the same size of first and second blades. Try to decrease size of front blade. Is the ball bearing on the right place? Is the weight of body proportional to blades size? Submit the picture of hanging lure. It could help to define the problem. Cheer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 So funny Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 According the picture, blades are touching the skirt and it is preventing rotation. Made shaft longer and create distance between blades and hook with skirt. Another problem could be the same size of first and second blades. Try to decrease size of front blade. Is the ball bearing on the right place? Is the weight of body proportional to blades size? Submit the picture of hanging lure. It could help to define the problem. Cheer! ING, look at his picture, his blades won't spin because the lake is frozen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 I cant wait to see the fish that hits that topwater noise maker I bet even though you cant get them to spin there making just the right amount of sound for the fish to smack that bucktail. I can see the fish flying out of the surface after hitting it. Might not be much of a fight after that........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 4, 2014 Report Share Posted February 4, 2014 (edited) Try heating your blades. Hahaha There is nothing sadder than a ramp that's frozen over, unless it's totally out of the water, like here in CA. Edited February 4, 2014 by mark poulson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) I've seen that but blades has reaching the skirt anyway and skirt preventing rotation in the water. It will be useful to see whole lure in details. What clevis is used? S- clevis? Edited February 5, 2014 by ING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky Glenn Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 I know it is hard to tell what buck tail that is because of the distance from camera. That is actually a new Double Cow Girl. They are made as right as you can get. I'm sure if I had some liquid water to run it through it would work fine. Musky Glenn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 (edited) You could try it in the bath. It is could help a lot. You shouldn't wait for ice melting. I've supposed that it is home made lure. If it is Double Cow Girl from manufacturer it should work. They are testing their product. Edited February 5, 2014 by ING Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glaucus Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I've fished that pattern for snow fish before. Had a big tanker follow my bait. I figure eighted for a few minutes but the fish wouldn't bite. Next time I'll try a pirouette ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ING Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Testing of Double Cowgirl lures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasilofchrisn Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 (edited) Musky Glenn I have an ice auger you can borrow. If only it wasn't such a long drive to get it to you. Edited February 6, 2014 by Kasilofchrisn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I've fished that pattern for snow fish before. Had a big tanker follow my bait. I figure eighted for a few minutes but the fish wouldn't bite. Next time I'll try a pirouette ! You have WAY too much time on your hands!!! Hahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
