These Hybrid Treble hooks can make a difference when the fish are a bit reluctant to bite. They're easy to make using simple shop tools. I would love to hear about your techniques for using and making hybrid trebles.
I second that appreciation. And Amazon appreciates the business 😁 I am getting into musky lures, partly cause of the cost, but also the challenge. I see you do through wire, do you think eye screws are too weak, or loosen over time?
The first spinner blade that you show as a colorado blade is normally referred to as a 'french blade'. It is the shape invented by Mepps as used on their original french made spinners. The Netcraft catalog description refers to this shape as the 'french blade'. The colorado blade has a more rounded shape. Hope this helps. 😁
I’ve got a TON of blades that I bought a few years ago for this. Thank you again for all of your knowledge in lure making. Your simple instructions make it crystal clear. Thanks again! 🎣🇨🇦
The one blade is called a French Blade. The Worth Company is the best place I have found for metal components for lure building. All American made components. The cheaper pricing is due to only being able to buy in bulk (1000). As far as a swivel on blades. It’s absolutely NOT needed. I build 100’s of walleye underspin jigs every year. I had a mold made to locate the swivels exactly where I wanted them. In the powder coating process, the swivels a lot of the time, gets clogged and does not allow it to spin. I have not noticed one little bit of difference in the ones that actually spin, and those that only allow the blade to wobble. Either way creates flash. On the smaller 1/16 ounce jig heads, not being able to spin, actually creates a more erratic action to the jig head.
Hi Franco. I was wondering if you are up to the challenge of making some metallic spoons? I think a great one to use as an example would be the Acme Wob-L-Rite spoon, a great west coast trout spoon. Would love to hear your explanation of the engineering and physics involved it the frequency and amplitude of the action of this kind of tear drop shaped concave spoon. Maybe you can explain what causes an inadvertent roll. I think copper would be a great base material because of its malleability and ability to be easily annealed or work hardened. Maybe you could use a form carved in a wood block with some dapping punches to shape it. Could talk about polishing, texturing, painting, foiling, nickel plating, eye placement and epoxy coating when you are done. Could maybe even solder copper pieces together to give more weight to the lure. Please think about it I would love to hear your response. I have some 4-inch copper pipe that has a fairly thick wall, not sure if you have access to copper with that thickness and weight for a substantial spoon.
This is something I've been contemplating for putting together some tailspin type lures. I'm looking for the blade to spin really well so was thinking of using ball bearing swivels.
I like the way you attached the swivel. I didn't think of cutting the swivel in half and glueing it. I've been attaching the swivel with wire and shrink wrap. Hooking the swivel to the end of the wire then running the piece of wire along the hook shank and through the eyelet making a bend and back down the shank a bit. The shrink wrap over the shank to hold the wire. It works but not as factory looking as yours. Attaching a twister tail style grub to the end of the wire and putting on hook in a similar way makes a neat action too.
I've made blades by mixing glitter into alumilite clear and pouring that into a metal kitchen spoon. I use a piece of wire bent into a u shape to make the attachment point and put in place before the resin sets up.
I've done similar things but instead of using glue or epoxy I soldered it with just a tiny bit of solder sanded down smooth quite easy. Some didn't even sand and the ones I did just a quick sand
Interesting stuff Franco! I've looked at these bladed trebles and worried that the drag would upset the balance and action of the lure. I fish with spinners ( from single blade worm harnesses to 6 foot gang trolls) a lot. As far as choosing a blade style, willow leafs turn faster, closer to the axis with minimal drag; at the opposite end, colorado blade turn slower (and easier) with a wider swing and a lot more drag. I like your way of using a bit of wire to secure the blade to the treble - think that restricting the blade so it doesn't spin is best, it adds flash with the least drag. For extra flash I add some Flashabou or Crystalflash (fly tying material) to the treble. Suggestion when adding color to your treble, after using the jamb knot to attach the thread to the hook hold the tag end of the thread out at 45 degrees (with a light tension) and wrap the thread towards the tag. The tag will cause the thread to wrap smoothly in touching turns... fly tying 101 ;) Cheers!
Brass swivels attract fish. Your resin is all the rage in fly tying. Me I use wool and feather and out fish every one just about every time out. Caught the biggest trout for a few hundred miles every year for the last 5 years save one where I was trying a fly and straightened the hook on the line that was in the water. Oh came 2nd that year. Dam vivid cutting in on my derby winnings. Your on to something there though. I'm trying gear fishing on one rod now actually catching more fish when it's slow. The lures seem to attract fish to the boat which I troll 2 lines. The fly catches the big ones but some days the lures out fish the fly. I just fish for fun and relaxation but the bloody fish won't give me a dam break.
Still great content, I made a huge batch of the weedless trebel hooks based on your video from last year, definitely helping the retention rate on my handmade stuff.
These Hybrid Treble hooks can make a difference when the fish are a bit reluctant to bite. They're easy to make using simple shop tools. I would love to hear about your techniques for using and making hybrid trebles.
Love the content man!!! Great job
I second that appreciation. And Amazon appreciates the business 😁 I am getting into musky lures, partly cause of the cost, but also the challenge. I see you do through wire, do you think eye screws are too weak, or loosen over time?
The first spinner blade that you show as a colorado blade is normally referred to as a 'french blade'. It is the shape invented by Mepps as used on their original french made spinners. The Netcraft catalog description refers to this shape as the 'french blade'. The colorado blade has a more rounded shape. Hope this helps. 😁
That is a very nice custom made blade. The shape reminds me of the kites that I made and flew as a kid. Great work!
I really like the snap ring over the split ring
Great video as always. Blade is a french blade
Thank you for going above and beyond, as well as sharing! Cheers!
I’ve got a TON of blades that I bought a few years ago for this. Thank you again for all of your knowledge in lure making.
Your simple instructions make it crystal clear. Thanks again! 🎣🇨🇦
Great job Franco - easy to understand and hopefully complete some
The one blade is called a French Blade. The Worth Company is the best place I have found for metal components for lure building. All American made components. The cheaper pricing is due to only being able to buy in bulk (1000). As far as a swivel on blades. It’s absolutely NOT needed. I build 100’s of walleye underspin jigs every year. I had a mold made to locate the swivels exactly where I wanted them. In the powder coating process, the swivels a lot of the time, gets clogged and does not allow it to spin. I have not noticed one little bit of difference in the ones that actually spin, and those that only allow the blade to wobble. Either way creates flash. On the smaller 1/16 ounce jig heads, not being able to spin, actually creates a more erratic action to the jig head.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Hi Franco. I was wondering if you are up to the challenge of making some metallic spoons? I think a great one to use as an example would be the Acme Wob-L-Rite spoon, a great west coast trout spoon. Would love to hear your explanation of the engineering and physics involved it the frequency and amplitude of the action of this kind of tear drop shaped concave spoon. Maybe you can explain what causes an inadvertent roll. I think copper would be a great base material because of its malleability and ability to be easily annealed or work hardened. Maybe you could use a form carved in a wood block with some dapping punches to shape it. Could talk about polishing, texturing, painting, foiling, nickel plating, eye placement and epoxy coating when you are done. Could maybe even solder copper pieces together to give more weight to the lure. Please think about it I would love to hear your response. I have some 4-inch copper pipe that has a fairly thick wall, not sure if you have access to copper with that thickness and weight for a substantial spoon.
Nice work again. Cheers.
This is something I've been contemplating for putting together some tailspin type lures. I'm looking for the blade to spin really well so was thinking of using ball bearing swivels.
I like the way you attached the swivel. I didn't think of cutting the swivel in half and glueing it. I've been attaching the swivel with wire and shrink wrap. Hooking the swivel to the end of the wire then running the piece of wire along the hook shank and through the eyelet making a bend and back down the shank a bit. The shrink wrap over the shank to hold the wire. It works but not as factory looking as yours. Attaching a twister tail style grub to the end of the wire and putting on hook in a similar way makes a neat action too.
I've made blades by mixing glitter into alumilite clear and pouring that into a metal kitchen spoon. I use a piece of wire bent into a u shape to make the attachment point and put in place before the resin sets up.
That sounds like a good way.
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Nice idea, thanks !
No problem!
Great video, this is French blade. Thank again for your great job.
I've done similar things but instead of using glue or epoxy I soldered it with just a tiny bit of solder sanded down smooth quite easy. Some didn't even sand and the ones I did just a quick sand
That’s beautiful work 👍
Thanks
Interesting stuff Franco! I've looked at these bladed trebles and worried that the drag would upset the balance and action of the lure. I fish with spinners ( from single blade worm harnesses to 6 foot gang trolls) a lot. As far as choosing a blade style, willow leafs turn faster, closer to the axis with minimal drag; at the opposite end, colorado blade turn slower (and easier) with a wider swing and a lot more drag. I like your way of using a bit of wire to secure the blade to the treble - think that restricting the blade so it doesn't spin is best, it adds flash with the least drag. For extra flash I add some Flashabou or Crystalflash (fly tying material) to the treble. Suggestion when adding color to your treble, after using the jamb knot to attach the thread to the hook hold the tag end of the thread out at 45 degrees (with a light tension) and wrap the thread towards the tag. The tag will cause the thread to wrap smoothly in touching turns... fly tying 101 ;) Cheers!
Thank you for sharing.
Could you use the JB Weld Marine to attach the swivels to the hooks? Great video!
Yes but it would be slow.
The unknown blade is indeed a french blade. Commonly used on inline spinners.
VMC is selling a bladed trebles now. Making them is more fun.
Nice job. Thanks for the info. The one blade is an Indiana blade . French blades are similar also.
Thanks for the info!
Actually, that is a French blade in the video. He doesn't show the Indiana blade. Sorry, but you got them reversed.
Thanks
Welcome
Nice spoon Franco , im working with aluminum diamond plate to do the same thing as u have here
Go for it!
@@EngineeredAngler whats the length & widtg of ur tombstone spoon ? Im goin with 1.5" l x 5/8 w i think
That sounds very cool 👍
@@wayned5872 depends on the size hook. Just look at Franco's example and make yours proportional.
I used this technique to make a barb to hold bait specially when fishing with squid
Brass swivels attract fish. Your resin is all the rage in fly tying. Me I use wool and feather and out fish every one just about every time out. Caught the biggest trout for a few hundred miles every year for the last 5 years save one where I was trying a fly and straightened the hook on the line that was in the water. Oh came 2nd that year. Dam vivid cutting in on my derby winnings. Your on to something there though. I'm trying gear fishing on one rod now actually catching more fish when it's slow. The lures seem to attract fish to the boat which I troll 2 lines. The fly catches the big ones but some days the lures out fish the fly. I just fish for fun and relaxation but the bloody fish won't give me a dam break.
Sounds like you have the skills to catch-m no matter what you use. Cheers.
Awesome extra flash. Have you caught any fish on one? Or do you think it will spook the fish? Stay safe and tight lines.
It's a French in-line spinner blade
Thanks
Those look great. Do you think those would work on steel head ?
Yeah...maybe scale them up a bit .
Well done ! I have most of the gear needed for an over head lure turner what did you use for the cylinder and door portion?
I used a fiberglass tank from an old water softener. But if I did not have the tank I would have formed one from sheet metal. Good luck.
@@EngineeredAngler Thank you!
What gauge stainless did you use. Your blade shape is very cool
I put a link in the description.
.022 inch (or 0.56 mm, sold as 0.6 mm)
We've all heard of "fish porn" but I feel like you're on the cutting edge with a new genre, "lure porn"
I need a cold shower 😁😁😁
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Every time I see you use the fly vise, I want to ask, do you tie any flies? Would love to see some EA original flies if that's the case!
I mostly dress trebles and jigs.
Still great content, I made a huge batch of the weedless trebel hooks based on your video from last year, definitely helping the retention rate on my handmade stuff.
blade is french style
Hi of moldova
Hello 👋
French spinning blade .
French blade
It’s called a French Blade, not Colorado. French Blade is superior to all others.
It's called a "french" blade .
Thank you.
French blade...