spinner rigs

[Hookman]

Looking to start making my own worm spinner and leach spinners, need source and imfo on making them..need to know if I should use fire line or reg. line...any help out there...Thanks Hooknam

[Fin Addict]

Fireline is a poor choice for spinner rigs as it tangles very easily - too limp. Use mono or fluorocarbon. I use 8 lb Seaguar fluorocarbon on mine and have been pleased w/ durability. Have also used 4-10lb mono w/ similar results in terms of fish but find the Seaguar leaders need replacement less often. I tie mine as I go and keep a clip box of sorted components to make the process simple. Seems slight variations are needed each day and I don't want to carry 5 dozen pretied rigs with me. Inquire w/ locals as to the preferred local pattern and start w/ that. Leads can be from 2-12'. Some days a vey small subtle blade is needed and others a big noisy one. More beads / less beads, you get the picture. Have lots of options with you. You could tie the hooks up to say 10' leaders and save that step in the boat, then assemble beads and spinners as required on that day. I use a polomar on the trailing hook and a snell knot on the lead for crawlers. Single hook for minnows and leeches.

[GORD]

Use quick change clevises on your rigs so you can change blades. Also put a drop of crazy glue on your knots. Use 12 lb test xt. xt has coil memory so hang your snells for a month or so to stretch the memory out of them. Hang the hook end of the snell from a nail or board near the ceiling. Hang a 3 oz. weight from the loop end using a bent paper clip. Wrap the snell around your snell holder just before you go fishing. It works.....no more twisted, tangled slinky rigs.

[fishallday]

I would go with something aroud 20lb tes just to be safe. I have used 10lb in past and have had walleyes break off right at the boat.
good luck!!

[Stormsearch]

I would also stay away from Fireline for tying up harnesses. You need a stiff line so the blade can spin easier and will create less tangles. I use 14lb Flourocarbon, preferably Seagar if available. With Flouro you can increase the size of the line because it is much more invisible in the water than other standard lines. Most flouro's are also stiffer and have much better abrasion resistance.

I would also recommend using quick change clevises. Good luck.