thatjohnkid Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Hi guys, I'm interested in starting to make my own spinnerbaits for bass fishing and probably some in-line spinners soon. Is this kit from Stamina a good start for me to get into building them? Or would I be better off ordering all the different parts? http://www.upnorthoutdoors.com/stamina/lure_building_kits/spinnerbait.html Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Although I've never used a kit, I know that all the stuff I see that Do-It mold company puts out is top quality. Look on there web site www.do-itmolds.com. If that's what you want, then that is a good start. You are only limited by your imagination. I would believe that the paint is vinyl, and not powder, since it's a kit. The only drawback to vinyl paint is the strong smell. Use in a well ventilated area. Good luck, and let us know how it worked out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatjohnkid Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Thanks, I'll probably pick up some Pro-Tec powder or just paint outside on my balcony, I have a large table out there anyways. I found the same kit at Cabela's so I'll probably order it from there since I won't have to worry about Stamina's slow service times (from what I've read). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rr316 Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I have been ordering from Stamina for years and have never had a problem with them... besides the out of stock stuff:mad: . All you gotta do is tell them when you order if something is out of stock do not hold the entire shipment for one item. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadman Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 I'll have to agree with rr316, I have never had problems with Stamina either. TJK if that is vinyl paint in the kit, and you don't want to use vinyl paint, why don't you buy the components separately. Then you can use the Pro-tech powder if you want, and buy what ever else you want to customize the spinnerbaits the way you want them. Also Do-It sell this kit, it is their kit after all, if you look on the picture. Pm me, I may have some other useful info for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reeves Posted September 10, 2007 Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 If you are just starting out, and want to learn about spinnerbaits, then I think the kit is a real good deal. By the time you finish the 10 baits, you will know what direction you want to go in the future, and there are many. For the cost of the kit and it has a video as well to help you, I just don't think you will go wrong. Good Luck and let us see some pics of the first few. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatjohnkid Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Yah I think I'll probably just stick to the kit for right now and see how things go. I've been using the $1 Spinnerbaits at Walmart that are ok, but the quality of them aren't the best, plus I would like to be able to have them customized to my needs. I fish pretty dark/muddy colored water and caught a couple bass on the chartreuse ones they have, but I'm sure I'd do better if I could customize the color of the blades and other things. Does anyone know what weight the cheap ones at Walmart are? That weight seems to be just about right. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatjohnkid Posted September 10, 2007 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2007 Has anyone used these heads? I was looking at all the unpainted heads at Stamina and they all run about .90 ea if you buy 5 at a time (probably order like 10 at a time.) http://www.jannsnetcraft.com/spinnerbait-heads/325410.aspx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 I've used those SB heads from Netcraft and thought they were good for the price. I actually made a bunch of SBs for a friend using those heads. They were simple, solid colors. He likes them and is catching fish on them so... Good luck! Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn M Posted September 25, 2007 Report Share Posted September 25, 2007 Also, IMO powder paint is the way to go. A durable finish and pretty easy to do (after you get the hang of it). Shawn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
