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 Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/14/21 11:34 AM
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Les Ems
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Heavy Cover spinnerbaits. Where are you buying the Heavy Covers. Eric sold that business off and the company went belly-up after that from what I understand. I sure miss his baits though.
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/14/21 11:42 AM
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Coolarrow
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^^^^ best spinner bait ever make Terminator T1. No longer made.. I have 3 left. The new ones are not the same..
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/14/21 11:53 AM
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RTM
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Nichols has been a good one for me. Hildebrandt has been great for catching some big fish but they will break after some abuse.
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/14/21 01:17 PM
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Ken A.
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Some of you are asking for your cake and wanting to eat it too. The thinner wire that Hildebrandt and some others use give the bait more vibration. That obviously makes it more prone to bending and breaking wire. One of the toughest spinnerbaits made is Oldham's. He uses heavy wire for the frame and a Gammy Siwash hook. It also has a screwlock keeper to hold your trailers. This is a staple for all the guys that go to Baccarac because it holds up well. http://www.oldhamjigs.com/index.html
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/14/21 02:20 PM
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rxkid2001
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I know guys who specifically throw the cheapos because the thinner wire vibrates more.
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/14/21 02:51 PM
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Walker61
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Some of you are asking for your cake and wanting to eat it too. The thinner wire that Hildebrandt and some others use give the bait more vibration. That obviously makes it more prone to bending and breaking wire. One of the toughest spinnerbaits made is Oldham's. He uses heavy wire for the frame and a Gammy Siwash hook. It also has a screwlock keeper to hold your trailers. This is a staple for all the guys that go to Baccarac because it holds up well. http://www.oldhamjigs.com/index.html
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/14/21 02:51 PM
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Walker61
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/14/21 05:25 PM
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MagFluker
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Dang Walker, you are fishing some nasty stuff! Hope you catching some bigs
Kyle in NC
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Les Ems]
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07/14/21 05:27 PM
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TDR2
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Heavy Cover spinnerbaits. Where are you buying the Heavy Covers. Eric sold that business off and the company went belly-up after that from what I understand. I sure miss his baits though. I know a guy.............
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/14/21 07:16 PM
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BThomas
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Heavy Cover spinnerbaits. I have about 20 left. 
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/14/21 10:00 PM
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Agape
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Donald Harper’s spinnerbaits are very tough.
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/15/21 11:18 AM
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P_102
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S.O.B.’s…Ryan Coleman (Spot Sticker Baits) still builds them. He has changed the design a bit, doing away with the bent arm, but will build them however you want, including the bent arm and twisted eye.
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/15/21 12:34 PM
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Donald Harper
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Donald Harper’s spinnerbaits are very tough.
Thanks, Agape: Many custom baits are still built with standard parts to keep the price down. You get what you pay for if you want the best spinner bait that can be made. - Med. weight wire with twisted line tie will double the life. - Heads and wires produced by CAST Industries in flat minnow shape. - large 3D Prism Eyes and head is Sliver Hologram. - Worth or Hilder. blades. - Shampo. Swivels. - Living rubber skirts hand ties. - Stanley Pro trailer. My 7 best are on my Website: www.donkeybassin.com
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
[Re: Walker61]
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07/15/21 02:42 PM
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avid_basser
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If you want a spinner bait that is durable w/ quality components look no further than: https://www.reddirtbaits.com/Shop/Detail/12They use a 70% titanium wire that thumps, flexes, etc. I have several of their blades that have lasted many a thrashing through trees, rocks, etc.
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Re: Toughest Spinner bait
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07/15/21 10:20 PM
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cjbles
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Check out BumperStumper pro series. I've never had any problems. They are based in Lewisville and he'll even make custom colors for you.
https://bumperstumper.com'
Don Harpers are tough too. I have used both.
Last edited by cjbles; 07/15/21 10:21 PM. Reason: additional text
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