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The basic spinner, which can be used for trolling for many fish, is the Indiana blade on a short wire shaft shown in Fig. 66. To make this spinner, cut off a length of wire for the shaft and form a locking type eye on one end. For this you'll need diagonal cutting pliers and the round-nosed pliers (the small jeweler's round-nosed pliers are best for this work). The first step in making the locking eye is to form it with the round-nosed pliers about an inch from the end of the wire shaft. Then form the catch on the end of the wire. See Fig. 67 for the steps in doing this. Chapter 12 on leaders and connections will also give you tips on forming eyes and snaps for spinners. Figure 66. Basic type of spinner. Figure 67. Forming a locking eye on shaft. After you have finished the locking eye, slide about two metal or glass beads on the shaft, then add the spinner blade on a clevis and slide it up the wire shaft. To finish the spinner, form an eye on the end of the shaft to which the leader or line will be attached. The spinner is ready for use after you add a plain or feathered treble hook to the locking eye at the tail.
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