Musky0503 Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 What gauge wire would you guys use for Musky in-line spinners? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 .051 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 Do you mean .51mm or 51 gauge wire? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basseducer Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 .051 = 51 thousands of an inch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 OK this begins my learning. What is the gauge mean then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) Don't worry about gauge, when you buy the lure grade wire buy stainless and you will want .051 diameter. When we buy wire for our lures we go by diameter, then wire used for tying skirts is gauge. Remember, you can't just buy any old wire, it has to be lure grade, you can get it from Barlows, Lure Parts Online, as well as Janns Netcraft. The reason you want to buy from a supplier is so you don't end up with jewelry or floral wire which isn't strog or stiff enough for making lures. If you must have a gauge it would be 16. Edited June 7, 2015 by smalljaw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 7, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 (edited) thank you, next question, Why do you buy wire for skirts? and Where do you by wire for baits? Edited June 7, 2015 by Musky0503 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LimpNoodle Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 How much wire do you want for baits? Hagen's has the best price if you need a lot. 1000 8" .051 shafts is about $65 delivered. If you want smaller quantities then read this thread as you've been given several good suggestions. Some people use thin copper wire to tie silicone skirts. 1. Make a list of everything you need. 2. Price shop and try and get as much as possible from one supplier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuskyGary Posted June 7, 2015 Report Share Posted June 7, 2015 The spinnerbait wire can be bought precut (six inches is popular) with a loop ready made on one end. The wire for making skirts is because the rubber bands that they use for skirts will break in time. The places that smalljaw suggested are all good places to buy supplies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky0503 Posted June 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2015 Thanks for your help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
