Probably one of the most discussed among fishermen is the question: "What is the best way to catch it?" And if during the fish "zhora" you can sometimes catch it with a bare hook, then when the "bite froze", then the debate and the search for something absolutely suitable for any occasion begin. And, oddly enough, the bait is the best bait. And it is strange because of all the known lures, it is least of all similar to something edible. Meanwhile, this is a very effective means of fishing. Perch, pike perch, trout, pike, catfish and many smaller fish are taken for spinners. Why they are attracted to iron trinkets is a separate topic, here we will describe how to make baubles with your own hands. Of course, in specialized stores there are products for every taste, but it's nice to make tackle yourself. Homemade baubles are the pride of a fisherman, and the fish caught on them is a doubly pleasant trophy.
Spinner Options
Variations on the shape of the baubles are huge. Here everything is decided by the preferences and personal experience of the fisherman. We offer only a few general tips and techniques. How do you do spinners with your own hands? They are made of two types: “oscillating” and “rotating”. They differ from each other constructively, and therefore it makes sense to consider them separately.
"The vibration"
Oscillating baubles, or “oscillator”, is a metal plate resembling a fish in which holes are made for the rings of the fishing line and hook. From the name itself it is clear that such a product fluctuates in water, imitating living fish. Therefore, its shape must necessarily be slightly curved, so that the current makes the "bait" constantly move.
Knowing the source, we proceed to manufacture. As a material, plates of copper, cupronickel, silver, stainless steel or, at worst, tinplate are suitable. Next, we make a template from cardboard and cut out the part of the desired shape on it. After that, drill holes for the rings at the far ends of the workpiece. Then, using a steel ball (from the bearing), a round hammer or a wooden form, the hemispherical shape is attached to the bauble. When a thin copper plate is used, it makes sense to bend it at an angle of 90 degrees so that the bend runs along the entire length of the “iron fish”. This will give the spinner rigidity, but at the same time will make it “oscillating”. The resulting part is polished to a shine. Wire rings (preferably stainless steel) are inserted into the holes, a hook is attached to one of them, and a fishing line with a small bright detail (bead, cambric, etc.) is attached to the other. Everything, the baubles are ready with their own hands. Here are just general tricks, then a matter of imagination and skill of the master. Spoons are made from old spoons, combine two different metals for these purposes (it is believed that this gives a weak current that attracts predators), and they are also pasted over with brocade or other shiny material resembling scales, etc. - the imagination of the fishermen-craftsmen is limitless.
DIY spinners
The second version of the spinner involves its rotation around the central axis. To make a “turntable”, you need an even piece of stainless wire, on which a core piece is cast, turned or twisted from a wire. It should rotate freely around the rod (wire). A "petal" of a metal plate is attached to the core. The ends of the axis-wire are bent into rings for a hook and fishing line. Everything, the next do-it-yourself spinner is ready. A pinwheel is a complex structure in which everything matters, especially the angle at which the petal is attached. Therefore, before you do it, you should consult with an experienced master, or better yet, try a few other people's options first.