How to Build a Spinner Bait - Using the Do-It Ultra Minnow Spinner Jig Mold

In this video I am teaching you how to build a spinner bait using the Do-It Ultra Minnow Spinner Jig mold. Answering the question of how to build your own spinner bait can be complicated, but hopefully this videos helps you learn how to create a spinner bait and makes the process a little easier.
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Products Needed for these spinnerbaits:
Mold: Ultra Minnow Spinner Jig
Wire form: Spinner Jig Form R Eye
Blades: Colorado and willow
Clevis:Solid Brass Clevises Nickel Plated
Hook: 3/0 owner spinnerbait hook
Lure eyes: 5/32
Skirt material: chartreuse, white
Skirt Collar
Colorado Blade
Willow Blade
Silver Bead
Red Bead
Clevis
Barrel swivel: you need one with split rings on each side
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[@artfowler8702]

Matt, nice presentation of the material. I’ve been watching your videos for a while. Like the content

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thank you for watching! Really appreciate it. Glad you like the content! That’s what it’s all about!

[@michaelharrington4824]

Thank Matt great video I have just retired from work and love fishing now I would love to make my own lure and spinner baits for here in Australia

[@MattLunaFishing]

It’s not too difficult to do! Just got to get the stuff to do it! Thanks for watching the video and commenting!

[@lelandhenryfishing4870]

Nice job. Definitely see myself making jigs, spinner baits, and drop shot weights in my future.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome man! You’re doing good with the plastics! No reason not to fable in the lead game too!

[@levilester5144]

New sub! Ordered my molds and supplies last night. Thanks for putting out some good content.

[@MattLunaFishing]

So awesome! Thank you for the support! Means a lot. You’re gonna love making your own gear!

[@maddgoatee9708]

Great how to video.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks! Those spinnerbaits have caught me a lot of fish!

[@garagelifeink8331]

Excellent ✌️😎💨

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks!

[@brandonsmith606]

Great video man I've been wanting to make my own

[@MattLunaFishing]

You totally should. The best spinnerbaits I’ve fished are the ones I make myself. No joke.

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

I love all the baits you make bro! I make soft plastics from do it molds but I would like to get into the lead pouring

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks! The lead stuff is easier overall. The learning curve is faster! If you decide to give it a shot, please use my affiliate link when you go buy so they know I sent you: store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@MattLunaFishing]

They have some new kits that are discounted. Check those out if you’re starting from scratch with lead!

[@OfftheHookOutdoors99]

@@MattLunaFishing I will for sure

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks

[@scrappys6464]

WoW looks great!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thank you! I was happy with how they turned out!

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

Very informative, I may give it a try! 🎣

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome! You should! It’s a fun way to catch em!

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

@@MattLunaFishing I have caught a bunch of fish on spinnerbaits and the lake I fish the most has some big Pike in it that love to destroy spinnerbait, so I go thru some. I like the idea of catching fish on a lure I made!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Have you made anything in the past?

[@shawn_r_schultzfishing4883]

@@MattLunaFishing no fishing lures, I normally just buy Nichols spinnerbaits and they work great, I can catch a bunch of bass on them no problem, but a big Pike will twist them up and you can only straighten it so many times

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yeah i hear you on that! The ones i make for myself have a lighter wire than most people will buy. They don’t hold up well but they get more bites and when i can do it myself for much less than buying one it’s all good

[@AnubhavAnkitGeorge]

Superb work bro, keep it up

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thanks

[@AnubhavAnkitGeorge]

@@MattLunaFishing I'm from India and I upload snakehead fishing plz watch. Your spinnerbait is really nice but I can't get those mold in which u pure lad.

[@robertchadwick1552]

Excellent video with great tips like the wire size & more. I just bought that mold & look forward to making some spinner baits. Do the beads & middle blade stay in place without those spacer tubes ok?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Glad you like the video! Thanks for watching. This is a great mold. The beads work just like the spacer. If you use the beads you don’t need the tube. If you use a tube you don’t need the beads.

[@TerrenceSchultze-vo7ig]

Where did you get your spinners and clevis at and your beads just recently started making my baits as well....good video....

[@MattLunaFishing]

Go here and check out their supplies: store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@nicholasparker2433]

Could you use aluminum that is melted from cans instead of lead? That would be a nice way to cut the cost of buying lead

[@MattLunaFishing]

No I don’t think that will work

[@devinsmith8581]

Do the wire forms hold up if you bake it for powder coating?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yeah they hold up just fine. Never had an issue.

[@rippinlips5717]

I need yo get that so bad!!👍🔥😎🎣

[@MattLunaFishing]

Haha! Maybe I’ll offer them out soon!

[@MattLunaFishing]

Hey man! I’m getting some people together that wanted to buy some of the spinnerbaits. Let me know if you want to buy any. They will be about 8-10 each and free shipping if you buy 2 or more

[@georgebarna1236]

This was very informative. I just retired and have given a lot of thought to making baits. Do you have an equipment list for start up?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Thank for watching the video. I have another video that goes more into detail on what you need: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eHOpnH-cqLWVm8U

[@MattLunaFishing]

If you go to the DoIt Molds site, here’s my link so the know i sent you: store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5

[@donnieblackketter7897]

What setting do you set your lead pot at?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Full blast!

[@johnnykeller1340]

Do you have a size and parts list. I am trying to find everything on do it molds but dont know where to start

[@MattLunaFishing]

Mold: Ultra Minnow Spinner Jig Wire form: Spinner Jig Form R Eye Blades: Colorado and willow Clevis:Solid Brass Clevises Nickel Plated Hook: 3/0 owner spinnerbait hook Lure eyes: 5/32 Skirt material: chartreuse, white Barrel swivel: you need one with split rings on each side

[@johnnykeller1340]

@@MattLunaFishing thank you so much for taking the time.

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome

[@Alex-un5md]

For the lead, could you use like lead weights to melt or do you have to have a certain type of lead?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Are you talking about old lead fishing weights? Most of the time pretty much any lead is fine to use.

[@Alex-un5md]

@@MattLunaFishing yes like split shots that you could buy at the store. I was wondering because no one mentions it.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yeah you can totally use that, but that’s a more expensive way to get the lead. Check your recycling centers to see if they have any they will sell. Also, sometimes tire shops have some you can get too. Wheels have weights on them and older ones are made of lead. You might be able to get those to melt down as well.

[@Alex-un5md]

@@MattLunaFishing thanks you and great video also, will have to get some molds and make them!

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome. Glad you liked the video. My channel has a lot more tackle making stuff on it. Feel free to ask questions. You’ll love making your own gear.

[@kimberlybarnett7571]

You made the 1/2 " ultra minnow spinnerbait. What size blades did you use for that particular size?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I use a 4.5 willow and a 4 Colorado

[@ronniemartin8391]

What pliers do you use to bend the end of the wire?

[@MattLunaFishing]

They are called round nose pliers. They are really inexpensive. Most tackle supply companies sell them. I think they are around $5 or so.

[@TheWiscoHooligan]

What is the tool you use for banding? I clicked the link you have in the description but it doesn’t take me to what you have.

[@MattLunaFishing]

That skirt tool is super old. I bought it at a swap meet a loooong time ago and haven’t seen one since.

[@TheWiscoHooligan]

dang, it looks super helpful

[@MattLunaFishing]

The normal ones aren’t hard to use either

[@benzeeno8150]

Made by NakedBaitco called the skirt expander. Discontinued.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Bummer that it’s discontinued

[@soccermanunlv]

I actually just got my Do-It brochure on Saturday, nothing really jumped out at me in any of the sections. I will say though, their prices are pretty reasonable when compared to others.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Awesome! What kind of stuff are you looking to make?

[@soccermanunlv]

@@MattLunaFishing I was just browsing as I've wanted to make smaller ned rig jig's and possibly start making some plastics.

[@MattLunaFishing]

Do It molds has the Midwest finesse jig for your ned rigs and the Midwest finesse plastic mold too! I make the same ned rigs from the mild mentioned above and really like it. I have the plastics mold on the way too!

[@MattLunaFishing]

By chance are you subscribed to my channel?

[@soccermanunlv]

@@MattLunaFishing I am, have been since we spoke on TBN.

[@arterjo7731]

What size eyes did u use ?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t remember for sure. Probably around 4mm

[@surfrat8884]

No gloves when dealing with lead?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Probably a good idea, but i don’t always wear them. I’d recommend people wear them.

[@hudsonsullivan4710]

where did you get that skirt tool?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t even remember. I’ve had it for so long. I’ve never seen another like it. Sorry!

[@connors431]

Does this end up being cheaper than an average quality store bought spinnerbait? Have you calculated total cost of materials?

[@MattLunaFishing]

Yes, after getting all the components you need, it is cheaper, when you factor in how many you can make. I use a lighter wire so the durability isn’t as good, but i think they get a lot more bites. That’s the main thing it boils down to for me. You can also make your own high end baits with premium hooks, blades, and components and there will be some that you can buy from the store that cheaper, but not near as good.

[@connors431]

@@MattLunaFishing awesome! Thanks for the quick reply!

[@MattLunaFishing]

You’re welcome! I have a link to DoIt molds you can use to get all the stuff to make these: store.do-itmolds.com/?AffId=5 If you buy anything please use that link specifically so they know i sent you

[@ronniemartin8391]

Do you not paint the heads,like your videos ☝️

[@MattLunaFishing]

I do not paint my heads. I like the unfinished look! I think it’s more realistic!

[@ronniemartin8391]

@@MattLunaFishing What jig vise to you recommend?

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t use a vice on spinnerbaits?

[@brerrabbit4265]

I noticed that you didn't preheat or smoke your molds first. Looks like it came out just fine regardless.

[@MattLunaFishing]

I don’t smoke my mold. I preheat them depending on how hot it is outside when I’m pouring. If i have issues I’ll spray blaster dry lube into the cavities and that helps. Here’s a link to the spray: amzn.to/3WekMfF