Easy Mold Modification to Make Inline Spinners from Scratch!

[@johngrosariu1992]

Very nice. I did build my own spinners for over 20 years. I never put beads in top of the clevase. The water is pushing that bead, adding unnecessary friction on clevase. Everything else was beautifully done.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks John, good feedback. Appreciate you watching!

[@d.edwardmanders4496]

Honestly the best jig making channel on youtube. Thanks for the vids

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Truly humbled - appreciate that man! So glad you liked the video (and channel!) 👊👊

[@lroyson]

You are very talented my friend. Great build.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

You’re too kind my friend! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@roberthall5616]

very helpful video; I've modded the ultra minnow to make tailspins and underspins, but not an inline spinner. Yet. As for the body spinning, in making smaller spinners I've had the same problem with willow and french blades. But using blades where the wire passes through the blade (think Panther Martin), I got less spin. So far I have been using bare single hooks...adding some dressing to create some drag might eliminate the spin entirely. Thanks for your video(s).

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Great feedback, and glad you enjoyed it, thanks!

[@michaelotto8696]

Great stuff! And here I thought I was the only one that would carve up a $40 mold to suit my uses. I did a similar thing with a large bucktail jig mold to pour giant spinnerbaits for pike and muskies. Liked the tip on taping the wire in alignment and tapping it in. For fine powder dusting on lures without an airbrush old makeup brushes are the bomb. The fine hairs hold plenty of powder and a gentle tap makes for a very fine distribution. Also wanted to cure my powder in a vertical position but came to a different solution. Made a wood frame from 1 x 2s and stapled metal window screen on the top and bottom. Then I put some 3/4" spacers and added a solid bottom of sheet metal from a duct work project. The screen holds the wires upright without slipping sideways. As far as your loop alignment "boo-boo", wire is pretty tolerant of minor adjustments. Gently twisting by 90 degrees is definitely not a big deal. Just go slow. One more thing: Instead of clipping the tag end of the loop try sharply bending at 90 degrees to the standing wire. Often times it will snap clean on the first bend, especially if you do it immediately after you make your barrel. Sometimes you may have to work it a couple of times. The advantage here is it breaks very clean. No sharp end to catch weeds or (worse yet) line. AND it breaks right at the shaft, not necessary to have to try to wrap that last 1/16 of an inch so it doesn't stick out. Last thing: Keep overall lure balance in mind. Too much weight to the rear makes blades hard to start and/or keep turning unless you reel in at light speed. Thanks for your content! I always appreciate an innovative lure guy 👍👍

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much, great input!

[@fishman92772]

Good to see Cuda's adjuster in action. LOL

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL! I call mine my “encourager”. 💪💪

[@mikenolan6562]

Once again….. an awesome jig and video! You and small jaw are the best there is on here!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Mike, glad you enjoyed the video, and truly appreciate the kind words!

[@smalljaw]

Fantastic!!!! As soon as I saw you lay the wire in the mold my first thought was, "that head is going to spin." Well done and you even used craft fur, it couldn't have been any better!!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

You were on it!! Kudos as I didn’t foresee the problem until after the fact on the 1/2oz experiment head. But… that’s Lurecraft! Trial and error until you get it right! Figured you’d appreciate the craft fur as well, LOL! Extra Select ONLY of course, ha! Thanks Dan!

[@smalljaw]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft Adam, don't think I just saw that head spinning because I know better. I saw it coming because I've done the same think!! I tried years ago to make a style 9 shad jig into a weight forward spinner. I poured the head with the wire through it and decided I'd try to make the loops with my wire former. As soon as the head hit the die on the wire bender the moved back about 1/4", that is when I looked and spun it with my hand, total fail!! So yeah, I'm not so smart...LOL!!!!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@smalljaw LOL, well that works too!

[@Darkman-Fishing]

If I may suggest on the whip finish… When I have that kind of issue I use the pull through, add a thread that’s looped, finish wrapping, cut the main and thread it through the loop and pull the loop through. Same as when you’re wrapping rods (where I learned this from). It really is the simplest way and it’s very secure. I really enjoyed this video, I have that mold and will be modifying it. I liked how it looked, thank you.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Great suggestion! I may have to try that one! Thanks man!

[@williamkrejca4641]

Yup, been doing it that way for years.

[@Nfc91]

Great looking spinners ! I try to stay away from Colorado style blades i never really get great performance out of them i like to stick with French blades great work love your videos!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya much!

[@parrothead5977]

Any Bass is a great one. Got my first for the year yesterday a week after ice melt was tickled pink 🤙🤙

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I landed my first about a week ago as well! Felt great to set the hook again - come on Spring!

[@michaelnorman4476]

Thank you for the idea of using vice grips. I wish I would’ve thought of that sooner. I’ve just used two pairs of Needle nose pliers. I’ll give it a try. Seems a lot easier

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Happy to help! The vise grips do, indeed, make it much easier!

[@djradrs199]

They Both looked AWESOME Adam 🙂 It's So kewl and a gr8 feeling when make something that will catch a fish... I know it was for me !! a total rookie who tied up a 1/2oz football Zig ( after coping your 4 banger fluid bed and learning how to tie on skirts and gluing in weed guards from watching your channel 🤓... next trip to lake Tulloch Third cast and hook'd up on a 14'' smallmouth ... ( I threw my shoulder out patting myself on the back LoL LoL ) haahaaa YOU DA' MAN 😎

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Awesome to hear Dan - love it my friend! Congrats on the catch, but more-so for landing one on your own creation!! Glad the channel has been a help to you!

[@richshackelford5793]

Thanks for sharing Adam

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

My pleasure Rich! I appreciate you watching!

[@robs9349]

Great work, Adam! Love the concept and design. Perhaps with an "S" shaped clevis, the 2x blade would have worked after finding the correct size - which is something I struggle with. There must be some blade size - lure length or weight relationship. But for now, it's still trial and error. Even on simple French blade inline spinners.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup yup, thanks Rob! I have since swapped it for a size 4 Indiana (single) and it runs like a champ!

[@brianladd4894]

Adam great job as always and looks great I like the bend inside the lead different than what I did and yes they do catch fish 🐟 keep up the good work

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man!

[@comfortablynumb9342]

This makes me want to invent some bucktails with a different hook arrangement for the saltwater. I don't want the spinner stuff, just a head with a loop for a split ring and a hook tie. But your invention is pretty cool too. I wonder if saltwater fish would bite them?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks man! SW fish are aggressive no matter what, I’m sure they’d crush one!

[@3HandsCustomTackle]

Adam, great idea and excellent instruction👍👍

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Art! Appreciate that!

[@PaintballShyguy]

Very nice, gotta give it a try.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx man, hope it goes well for you!

[@michaeljasensky5438]

Great video as always!!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thank ya sir!

[@rider660r]

I'd just wait to epoxy them after you've tied them so it also secures the whip finish.I'd also use UV epoxy instead,there's no mixing and it doesn't cure until you want it to cure. There's another way also,create a J loop bend (as done to spinnerbait mold forms) so it's placed in the middle of the head then add a spinnerbait hook and then pour. You can't use the treble hook with this method but a single hook works just fine catching fish. I have modded a lot of my molds,from anything to use smaller/larger hooks,different head shapes to making spinner/inline baits. Have to also watch hitting the molds with a hammer or even putting then in a vise,either way can break your hinge or break the mold somewhere in the middle. I just place the wires/hooks where they need to be and use a scratch awl (X-acto knife works fine too)to outline the wire/hook.

[@rider660r]

BTW,don't use those snap swivels to attach any lure/hook/bait. It's lazy an a noob way to attach lures. It will also fail at some point. Best thing to do is use a swivel tied to your main line then a length of leader tied right to your lure or at the very least if you insist on using a snap swivel get those locking ones,they offer a lil more holding power than those cheap ones.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx for watching!

[@brianbochow]

Adam i like to heat the mold up first then set my insert/s then clamp down harder adjusting tighter the hotter the mold gets..Eventually you will get a 100% indent and seal in the mold...regards B.J.sCustom Baits Australia...

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Interesting approach, very cool! 👍

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

If you bent the loop prior to painting with a fluid bed, you could still keep the loop clean with some heat shrink tubing.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Yup, that is true! 👍👍

[@AlIsUpOutdoors]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft got your baits today! Now I’m making some swim jigs and bladed jigs to go with them.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@AlIsUpOutdoors sweet!

[@garybowers9605]

Very nice! And I have that mold!! I think a larger size blade would work on the 1/8.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks Gary! Yup, the larger blade was the ticket. Went to a size 4 Indiana and it runs like a champ!

[@walleye56789]

Excellent video… very entertaining.! Where do you get those cheap paint brushes ?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Glad you enjoyed it! Those are just “chip brushes” from Lowes or Home Depot. Can also find a bundle on Amazon.

[@walleye56789]

The brushes you used to put the gorilla epoxy on … time line time… 12:28 those are the ones I’ve looking for if you have the product number or what the name is for these brushes I would greatly appreciate you!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@walleye56789 oh, ok. Sorry. Those are Boar Hair Acid Brushes from Amazon. Here’s a link: amzn.to/3JYfiS2

[@walleye56789]

Sorry dude those aren’t the same brushes through the link u sent blue handles different bristles but I won’t bug u anymore. Keep up the good work luv your videos!

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@walleye56789 then it must have been these! amzn.to/3KvQOBb. So many builds it’s hard to remember what I used each time, LOL!

[@mikenolan6562]

I was going to ask if you were gonna try to fix the 1/8 oz in-line spinner but I saw your short. How long did it take to land that beast!? 🤣

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Ha, yup! Had to make it right! It was an epic battle, but eventually he succumbed. 💪💪

[@politicalmechanic9501]

So I watch a lot of your videos and I wondered do you actually use these lures when you’re fishing or do you sell them?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@politicalmechanic9501 first off, thanks for watching! Re: the baits, it’s a mixed bag. I keep a bunch of them and continue to fish them, but I get loaded up pretty fast which allows me to sell some too. Really just depends!

[@ermannodangelo1062]

What do you use to blacken the mold, when I use a candle it doesn’t look like yours. Yours is nice and even and doesn’t seem to rub off.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Hey Ermanno, great question! I use a spray called “Drop Out” designed to improve pourability and help the lead release from the mold easier. In fact, I even coat my ladle and other lead “tools” with it. Great stuff! One can lasts a long time, worth every penny! Here’s a link to check it out: amzn.to/3wnCq6R

[@brianbochow]

Adam try a double buzz bait blade and see how it goes mate...regards B.J.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

I bet that would work great!

[@haginbird9152]

Like the video. Would like to have a pair of those pliers but can't find them. If you don't mind can you tell me where to get a pair and what the name of them is. Thanks for all you do and God bless you and yours. Thanks PHAGIN

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

👍👍 Those are Long Nose Vise Grips. Here's a link: amzn.to/3Dw6bVi. Thx!!

[@haginbird9152]

I'm sorry I didn't make myself self clear I was talking about the ones you made the eye in the wire to tie lines to and put the hook on with. Will try to make myself clear from now on Than You Phagin

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Nope, that was my fault! Those are wire bending pliers, here’s a link: amzn.to/3fvUPJ4

[@Darkman-Fishing]

As they say on Jig Squad… gotta use the adjuster lol

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Cuda’s adjuster is my “encourager” - definitely close relatives!

[@patrickmchenry9154]

Do u find that the 8 inch wire is the right one or would u try a shorter length?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks for the question Patrick! I don’t cut off much, and if there is some extra it makes it seems easier to bend, so 8”, IMO, is a good length. Hope this helps!

[@patrickmchenry9154]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft Adam, yes it does, and great job on u videos, I use a small make up brush for my powder paint,works great

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

@@patrickmchenry9154 thanks!!

[@botoepfer8588]

what is the gray surface on your mold?

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

That is "Drop Out" - its a cast aerosol spray I get from Amazon that helps the lead flow and the casting release from the mold. You can "smoke" you mold with a candle as well, I just never have as I don't like the look and potential mess.

[@limegreenfishingmachine3332]

The adjuster from jigsquad

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

LOL! I call mine the “Encourager”. 😆

[@limegreenfishingmachine3332]

@@SDGCustomLurecraft everything works better with encouragement 😆 🤣

[@coreyarendt7289]

You want to use a metal bead has a hole in the middle if you're gonna string that me beats on that spinner And what you just made there is what we call musky spinners and northern Pike spinners

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thanks for the comment Corey! Yup, upsize it a bit and bring on the toothy critters!!

[@eereddick]

Use an “Acid Brush” instead of a “paint brush” much easier to dip into the powder paint and tap with your index finger.

[@SDGCustomLurecraft]

Thx Edgar, I’ll take a look! Appreciate it!