Spinner bait Wire

[Madmar]

I am considering making my own spinnerbaits. What wire do you prefer, R bend or twisted, also 0.40 or 0.41 wire. Is there any notable difference in wire the wires, especially 0.40 or 0.41 wire?

[BIGFLAT]

my two bits... Thinner wire, within reason, gives more flex and vibration. I have a 100 pack of 045 that still almost full after many years of pouring my own. I use R bend and .035 mostly. If I make smaller(3/8) I'll use 032, and re pour, saving the blades after a couple a trips. Rather costly getting started, but in the long run much less expensive, and lots of chances to make your own design...BF

[blll]

.035 wire is pretty much all I use for 3/8 & 1/2 even 3/4 oz. baits. Musky spinnerbaits I go up to .045. Personally fishing in the south, there is no reason to use twisted wire and the "R" bend has a little more flex and less line hang-ups. When I lived/fished in lakes with pike, the twisted wire was a must when using a leader with a snap. In a pinch you could tie flex wire direct to an "R" bend but most prefer the snap swivel leaders. I don't make baits smaller than 3/8 but would go to a lighter frame if I did. Still get a kick out of catching fish on my own spinnerbaits.

[f16 1ub]

I’ve never seen .041 - I’ve used R bend .040 for spinnerbaits & buzzbaits. I bend the spinnerbait wire to replicate the buzzbait when needed so I don’t have to buy 2 different styles. Been making them for over 40 years. I Use the heavy wire down here in FL. Just get some good round nose pliers & side cutters. Also used to tie on skirts. Strike King makes plenty of skirts to easily slide on so quit that.