[reeves]

Good thinking JSC, and I tend to agree with you to a point. The crane or roller swivels work well but tend to break easily, especially when hit against and object like a rock. I had some fly apart on me when working a bass and made a bad cast. Bang, game over. I don't think you would have this problem with a ball bearing swivel. There are a lot of kvdwannabes out there that will disagree, but if there is no money on the line, a crane swivel would suffice.

As for the plastic tubing used at the 'r' bend, good idea. I often thought of using a rubber skirt collar in the same manner, but now that the tubing has been mentioned, I like it better for the stiffness it would provide. Thanks Uncle Grump for the tip.

[Spike-A-Pike]

It's a thread like this that shows me that there are some great different ideas to be shared by the wire benders known as the wire bait forum, whether in-lines or spinnerbaits (and buzzbaits) are your chosen lure of choice. I know George, Dave, and I had a grand old time discussing the commonalities and differences in the wire bait we make at the 2007 TU Meet. Because of the interest shown by other at the meet, I'm planning to bring my Bogg's tacklemaker next year and let the hardbait guys give it a try. I'd like to meet some of you other wire benders at the 2008 TU Meet, the lure swap was pretty cool.

[JSC]

George .. Thanx for more ideas on the swiveles ... I am rarely in rocks so have not had this problem ... lotta trees and etc.... Thru the years I have had a couple to foul on me .. using light wire I all ways carry a bagfull as well as replacement stuff. Good thoughts on the Ball bearing being tougher had never thought of it that way ... I really only use BB on baits that are used as "Drop Baits" where I want the spin better on the fall.
Thanx
JSC