I like spinner baits. I like the sonic and flash fish calling characteristics of these presentations. I also like soft swim baits because of their seductive swimming action. These fish catching characteristics need not be mutually exclusive. With some simple tools and materials, you can quickly create a sub spinner for soft plastic swim baits!
Materials
- Owner Jig Hook (e.g. Saltwater XXX Jig Hook)
- Wire
- Blades
- Split rings
- Swivels
Tools
- Safety glasses
- Needle Nose Pliers
- Splint ring pliers
- Fly Vice
- Thread
- Epoxy
First, make the sub spin. Cut a 3″ length of wire and make a 90 degree angle at mid-length using a pair of needle nose pliers. Secure a barrel swivel to one end of the wire by making a loop. Mount a blade to the swivel via split ring.
Second, secure the L-shaped wire to the bottom of the hook via tread and epoxy.
Third, insert the hook into the soft plastic.
The advantage of building your own sub-spins is customizability. You can select the specific blade geometry and size for a specific application. You can also add weight to the shank of the hook to make your presentation swim at a specific depth.
