Beetle spin DIY?

I like the beetlespin but I can't find what I really want. Smaller overall size with the blade wire shorter than the jig wire. Bending my own is the only thing I have come up with.

Any suggestions?

Good morning, I am by no means an expert but I have done a lot of this, what did you have in mind? I have made them from 1/64 oz all the way to 1/2 oz, willow, colorado, indiana blades, wire diameter etc, lead, tungsten.

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Originally Posted by fish_4_any

I like the beetlespin but I can't find what I really want. Smaller overall size with the blade wire shorter than the jig wire. Bending my own is the only thing I have come up with.

Any suggestions?

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I just sent you a PM.

I am also in the needs of these armitures. I want some that are beefier for walleye and such. I have a hard time finding quality ones.

Just looking for the wires, have hundreds of jigs and thousands of blades.

Barlow's and other places to buy. Just need to figure what diameter you want. Probably the smallest for beetle spins. There's some tools at work. Special pliers and a gizmo to bend wire and wrap it.
Straight Wire Shafts 4" to 6" Lengths - Barlow'''s Tackle

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I've been bending my own since Junior High school I've made them in all different wire sizes. In the winter I can sit and watch TV and bend the frames and have a pile of them. Attachment 509330Attachment 509331

What tools do you use Fatman?

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Send me a PM if you guys are interested we have over 1000.

I use a Worth hand wire forming tool. It has the nubs on the front to hand bend wire BUT!! it doesn't like wire above .031. You can make all the bends you need with the Worth tool then use needle nose to make the closing bends. For heavier wires I use an old screw driver wooden hand and use nails to make the nubs. Attachment 509386 For walleyes and bass or bigger I'd use at least the .031

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Originally Posted by Fatman

I use a Worth hand wire forming tool. It has the nubs on the front to hand bend wire BUT!! it doesn't like wire above .031. You can make all the bends you need with the Worth tool then use needle nose to make the closing bends. For heavier wires I use an old screw driver wooden hand and use nails to make the nubs. Attachment 509386 For walleyes and bass or bigger I'd use at least the .031

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Is the thing in the picture a homemade wire bending tool.

Yes! This is the second one that I haven't cut the long shaft on yet

I save/use the wire handles from China carryout containers.