[Spike-A-Pike]

Munkin - Did that resolve your problem getting the wire bent?

[Munkin]

Originally Posted by Spike-A-Pike

Munkin - Did that resolve your problem getting the wire bent?

You just need to bend the loop as round as you can. When bending the loop bend until the tip is about 1mm past the blade wire. After you remove the pliers the wire will flex back enough it should now be touching or close enough that the split ring will not pass. All that it takes is some practice to get it right. Now I do use .032 or .035 light wire so that maybe helping me?

Allen

[Fishnut1]

Thanks. Looks like I'll be buying a set of pliers. I'm sure the loops will be neater than what I'm making with longnose.

[Munkin]

Originally Posted by Fishnut1

Thanks. Looks like I'll be buying a set of pliers. I'm sure the loops will be neater than what I'm making with longnose.

I plan on borrowing a friends camera to make some videos on how to use different fishing lures. I will video me bending one and see if I can post it here? It took me longer to type this than to bend a round loop in a spinnerbait.

Allen

[clamboni]

Originally Posted by Basseducer

Fishnut1,
I just posted this on another thread. You may not have to add all that extra stuff. Hope this helps.



Here is what I do.

• I form the loop at the end of the wire with a wire bender or round nose pliers.
• Then I attach the split ring with the blade on it.
• Then I finish closing the loop with my pliers until the tip of the wire is to one side of the main wire and just breaking its plane. (It will look like you went too far). By going past the plane it creates tension to keep the loop closed when you do step 4.
• Then I take my needle nose and gently pull the tip into line with the main wire.
• Wiggle the end to make sure the tip does not pop back out to the side. If it pops to one side repeat step 4 until it stays aligned.

Always works for me.........Only time I've lost blades is when the split rings on the swivel weren't heavy enough for huge colorado blades and they straighten. This is also using .031 wire.

I like this way better than what Munkin said because the tension in the wire holds the loop closed. You just have to make sure it stays straight. The loop ends up being a little crooked to one side. Just bend it slightly past the arm to the other side and it usually holds straight.

[bassman843]

I was looking at barlows selection of round nose pliers are there any one choice better than the other

[clamboni]

Originally Posted by bassman843

I was looking at barlows selection of round nose pliers are there any one choice better than the other

Wouldn't know..........I don't use them personally. I use my little blue bender for everything and a small pair of needle noses to tighten up loops.

[Glaucus]

Originally Posted by Fishnut1

Ok, here's the problem. On spinnerbaits the split ring on my ball bearing swivel is very small and slips from the wire bend which results in loosing a blade/swivel. Does anyone have any tips for a better connection which would prevent the swivel from slipping out??

Grind the end of the wire to a 45* angle….form the loop….then solder the gap shut.
You can use 50/50 or 60/40 tin-lead solder, but you need a strong flux to solder stainless steel. I use ‘jelled rust remover’ or ‘navel jelly’ as a flux, it contains phosphoric acid which is the active ingredient. Remember to use safety eyewear…etc!!!

[clamboni]

Good idea, just don't heat the wire too much or you'll anneal it. Loses a lot of strength.