Rokynutz Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ok people, I have been trying to find it on my own without making a new thread. Now I'm just wanting answers. I would like to know the size of shaft and type of blade a R00STER-T@IL uses. I use the crap out of these things here on my local rivers ranging from 1/16-1/8 sizes in Firetiger, Brown trout, white, black, and white/grey. I would like to know what size hooks, shafts. I'll figure out where to source the "feather" bits. Any help would be nice guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokynutz Posted February 12, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 Oh and as an after thought, Trout trolling gear...how big of a cable and where can I get the flashers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 I can tell you this. The body can be made out of a Do-It lure body mold. The other components, you can just go to BPS and measure the size(s) you need. That would be more accurate, this way you can copy yours from the original. Or just buy an original and then take it apart and measure everything. That is what I would do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 2 hours ago, cadman said: I can tell you this. The body can be made out of a Do-It lure body mold. The other components, you can just go to BPS and measure the size(s) you need. That would be more accurate, this way you can copy yours from the original. Or just buy an original and then take it apart and measure everything. That is what I would do. Me, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLT Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 (edited) Me 3. I use the snot out of them in the creeks for bass, crappie and perch. If time permits, I want to start making them myself. Edited February 12, 2017 by BLT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 12, 2017 Report Share Posted February 12, 2017 My nephew uses them all the time and asked me to make some copies for him. The one on the left is an actual rooster and mine is on the right. The difference is the blade, roosters use minnow style blade - mine is a swing blade, but through a buy on ebay I have actual Swiss Swing Blades, actual rooster style blade. Check out the products on-line catalogues and you'll find most of the info but you'll have to root around for it. The 1/16th and below rooster tails: .024 wire #1 folded clevis Blade size is a #1 minnow style blade Treble hook size on a 1/16th is a size 12 treble The 1/8th oz.: .026 wire. #1 folded clevis Blade size is a #2 minnow style blade Treble hook size on a 1/8th is a size 10 treble 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokynutz Posted February 13, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 Thank you all for your help. means a lot to a newb just starting out in the lure making hobby. It's kinda addicting...wife isn't happy about it. Haha. Yeah, I use these bad boys for Pikeminnow bounty fishing here on the lower Columbia River. fish for them like ou do bass. Find the right structure and start throwing spoons, spinners, and jigs. works like a charm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smalljaw Posted February 13, 2017 Report Share Posted February 13, 2017 The blade you want for a Rooster Tail is called a "swing blade". They used to make them with willow blades as well but they were had to get started in smaller sizes but the swing blades work well. You can use the folded clevis as Fatman does as Mepps also uses a folded clevis but I believe the Rooster Tail uses a Stirrup clevis also called an easy spin clevis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 They do use a stirrup clevis - the reason I switch them over to folded is on the stirrup the flattened top and bottom have square edges and it seems to easily pick up grass or slime and you spend time picking stuff off your spinner. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 16, 2017 Report Share Posted February 16, 2017 Being new to inline spinners I gave them a try for a trip coming up soon. I can get my hands on TIG and MIG Electrodes/welding rods and wire made out of SS at a really nice price. I've been watching all the post on inline spinners and used this ss for my shafts (.30) and they are doing great in test in a pond I use. I place some feathers on the treble hooks. I made a jig to do my twist in the shaft. Caught some nice fish on them, but that pond has a catch and release rule, per me...lol. It has some nice fish in it. I made the spinners with stirrup clevis's. There will be no worry about slime where I'm going, mountain lakes and rivers. Rocks, well that is a different story. This was a chance for me to say thanks for the info y'all put out on TU. The lures really turned out great. I'm looking forward on catching some smallies. Got the fever!!! Dale 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Glad we could corrupt you!!LOL Making your own is great and you can make something never seen on a shelf. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 I'm corrupted! Since I paint crankbaits, I want to start painting some blades and bodies. I need to read up on how to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rokynutz Posted February 17, 2017 Author Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 My wife officially doesn't want me on this "naughty" site. lol she be busting my....."boys" if you know what I mean. DaleSW: Go to the Goodwill and buy a cheap, High temp toaster oven. from what I have read, those little things were made for powder coating lures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW Lures Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 (edited) Got one for jigs, bucktails, etc. Yep they are the thing to get unless you want to buy a oven that is made for this work. I find these with a hanging thermometer will do the trick. I'm just new to inline spinners. p.s., I don't think I like the idea of powder on small blades for painting. Spoons maybe because of the weight and throwing the blade out of balance. There are many other interesting paints, inks that would do it too. Edited February 17, 2017 by DaleSW Added to comment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglinarcher Posted February 17, 2017 Report Share Posted February 17, 2017 Personally I upsize the wire thickness one size. I think they bend too easy and it kills the Rooster Tail action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted February 20, 2017 Report Share Posted February 20, 2017 I haven't found any problems with powder on blades with my spinners - if you brush tap them as it uses less powder. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
