changing spinnerbaits

Most of the spinnerbaits on the market today are the "R-bend" or open bend variety. Some anglers like this feature because it prevents line from wrapping around the lure during casting. On the other hand, there are those who despise the arrangement because trying to use a snap swivel with an R-bend will result in the swivel slipping down the wire.

There are stop gap measures to get around this problem on the market but this solution will save you a couple of dollars.

All you have to do is take a piece of the elastic band that holds the skirt on spinnerbaits and slide it over the bend and close up the gap of the R-band.

It's easy to slide the band on and off as you see fit. Other solutions to the R-bend problem are plastic tubing, pieces of wire or guitar string, or small snap rings.

Until next time--watch your line and watch yourself!

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Posted By: James Rickard - Category: practical ideas, lures

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Comment by Nevar

June 19th 2009 00:37

Is Why

Now that's a solution to consider. I am going for some salmon tomorrow and this tip may be handy, thanks James.

Comment by Mr Nice Guy

June 19th 2009 01:13

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Don't know that it will help the kids this weekend as they ply their luck in the boat for anything willing to bite - but and handy tip for the rest of us . . .

Cheers

Comment by James Rickard

June 19th 2009 01:27

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No charge! *L* I have to re-evaluate my "good" ideas. I was using a rig about five years ago that I let fizzle because I thought it was too heavy. I saw it the other day for sale on the Web! With that in mind, I'm definitely talking to another lure maker about a biodegradable lure idea I have. It's another dumb idea but it's not as dumb as the rig I passed up and he's got some manufacturing connections so... who knows?

Comment by James Rickard

June 19th 2009 01:29

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Mr Nice Guy,
I suppose if I shopped around I could find an R-bend but this has served me well for a LONG time![

Comment by katyzzz

June 19th 2009 03:26

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Oh James, you've done some of my computer art, great design but could we have a little more colour.

Comment by James Rickard

June 19th 2009 04:14

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katyzzz,

I'm starting slow!

Comment by James Rickard

June 19th 2009 23:44

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Mr Nice Guy,

I meant to say "besides an R bend" sorry!

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