Couple Spinner rig ???

westwolfone · Mar 4, 2016

I'm going to make spinner rigs for the first time and had a couple questions.

What would you recommend for a hook? Planning on using slo death hooks on some.

Do the little coiled steel quick change clevises work better than the white plastic ones?

Thanks in advance for any replies.

SDMF · Mar 4, 2016

Only issue I've ever had w/plastic quick change clevis is if you leave them in the sun a bunch they can get brittle and break when you're trying to add/switch blades.

WLYHNTR · Mar 4, 2016

I always use the plastic quick change, never had an issue

NodakBuckeye · Mar 4, 2016

I usually use plastic, no issues. A pike will usually prevent mine from ever becoming old enough to go brittle. Would be interested in the metal, don't think I have seen them. Anybody use 2 blades? Used double willows on Erie quite a bit but would think with the pike here it be like pike crack.

H82bogey · Mar 4, 2016

I use both the plastic quick change and the metal non change. I find the standard metal clevis spins better at slower speeds, so I like to mix it up when making spinners. I generally use a #2 octopus hook, and will tie up both single and double hook snells.

Vollmer · Mar 4, 2016

I only use the metal ones.

I never use spinners ahead of slow-death's. It seems as if hey counteract each other. (the spins of them)

MuskyManiac · Mar 4, 2016

The metal clevis will spin easier. I wouldn't put a slow death hook on a spinner rig, you could end up with a tangled mess under the water. Slow death hook should be on a leader with an optional bead only.

Biglunch · Mar 4, 2016

just started myself. Im using octopus hooks and the plastic clevises

luvcatchingbass · Mar 4, 2016

I am far from a spinner guru but I tried the slow death with spinner and never had a tangle but never had results with that combo, just never seemed to work good together. I did make them with the white clip on and just removed the blade and it was like having a white bead, then if I put a spinner on I just head hooked a minnow or plastic and that worked fine like that.

westwolfone · Mar 4, 2016

Thanks for all the info. Appreciate it.

lostinnd · Mar 4, 2016

I find it easiest to tie them all in two hook forms for crawlers and if you need a one hook for minnows or leeches just trim off the extra hook. I have been using heavier line (14-20lb) the last couple years and it seems to help with keeping the line from becoming a twisted mess especially with slow death hooks.

johnr · Mar 4, 2016

Gamakatsu hooks are the only one I use, they seem to be the sharpest.
Quick change clevis on 90% of my spinners, unless trolling slow, then the metal ones spin easier.

I could just as well use hammered gold all the time as that seems to be my primary on Sakakawea.

Callem'In · Mar 4, 2016

I always use metal. I make a lot, but the gamakatsu hooks seem to have a better hook ratio.

DirtyMike · Mar 4, 2016

Spinners and slow deaths are separate and should be treated as such. I found it to be a much easier process if the end of a slow death has a swivel attached. I have about half tied up with/without a bead. I had really good luck with slow deaths last year and I attribute that to the swivel. Spinners can be done in all shapes and sizes. I usually run plastic clevises but I find myself rarely changing out blades so I'm pondering going back to metal. As MM stated, they spin easier at slower speeds. I typically tie mine about 4 feet long. This allows for plenty of adjustment.

westwolfone · Mar 4, 2016

I was planning on putting a barrel swivel instead of a loop on all the rigs I make.

Kentucky Windage · Mar 4, 2016

I agree with DM, barrel swivels are a must for slow death rigs. Hook size varies for me depending on type of spinner.

Jigaman · Mar 4, 2016

I have never tried these slow death rigs. Are they really that great? I mostly fish DL and LOW. any experience on those lakes specifically?

Rowdie · Mar 4, 2016

They work well, and there are days spinners work better and vice versa. Its just another option. I wish they had better BARBS! I've bought some similar hooks but haven't tested out how well they spin. One thing to remember is if you get a bite, check your worm, its probably not spinning right.

johnr · Mar 4, 2016

Yes the barbs on the SD hooks are terrible, trying to get the worm to stay in a forward position on them is difficult.

Smallies can make short order of bait these last few years too, making the need for about a gross of crawlers on every outing.

DirtyMike · Mar 4, 2016

I use a palomar knot to the hook and always leave a tag end. Feed the worm on the hook, past the tag end. This will help hold the crawler in place during short bites and little schools of perch.

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