Dirty Spoons

I like it, keep saying I am going to make some myself but not got round to it.

You may have just pushed me into having a go

I know , I had all the best intentions to get out and make the most of it last year , but only managed a couple of sessions.
Promised myself to make time this year.

What's worse is that where we fish there is a lot of mullet.

I fear I am missing an opportunity as I don't have the right tools for the job.

Need to get on eBay and purchase some components

I bought these http://www.mrfishjersey.com/metal-lures/jb-mullet-spoon-no-4.html from Mr fish to target some mullet. I should have bought some sort of explosives, they are a very annoying fish

Yours look very professional Ryan, best of luck

steven wicks said:

What's worse is that where we fish there is a lot of mullet.

I fear I am missing an opportunity as I don't have the right tools for the job.

Need to get on eBay and purchase some components

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http://www.spintec.co.uk/
I was put onto the above ,,, Very helpful/knowledgable .
Last time out I went to one of my Old ( Bait fished) Mullet marks, after fair run of Blanks for the Silvers. Normally this mark is teaming with thin lips,,
Two hrs and not a mullet in sight,
Plenty of schoolies though
:lolsign:,,, typical

Diarmuid Drew said:

I should have bought some sort of explosives, they are a very annoying fish

Yours look very professional Ryan, best of luck

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I used similar last year to use as a benchmark think it was the Zebco ?!

Thanks DD
the mechanics are there to see if/ what works ok, should be fun
Failing that ,, explosives it is then
:muttley:

Mike Ladles blogs have some good designs for these.
Like the quick change link idea. I Use them in river bait rigs.
Try using a thin bit of silicone tube over them, to cut the risk of them coming unattached with repeated casting. I do that with bait rigs when casting is much less.

Rob Pope is an expert on using baited spoons - well he's read a book on it so he must be an expert

Here is a post what I wrote a few years ago on making baited spinners for mullet.

It's not the only way to make them but one that I have found to be the most successful after many years of experimenting.

http://www.thelureforum.com/threads/making-a-baited-mullet-spinner.19168/

Michael Stevens said:

Mike Ladles blogs have some good designs for these.
Like the quick change link idea. I Use them in river bait rigs.
Try using a thin bit of silicone tube over them, to cut the risk of them coming unattached with repeated casting. I do that with bait rigs when casting is much less.

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Good shout Mich,, only reason they're not on there already is because they want ordering ,, I'm just scrapping the " odd's and end's " barrel of spares 1st.
Silicone tubing is on the list

Thanks Steve,
It's the likes of yourself and others that done the graft
I'm just playing at it

steve pitts said:

Rob Pope is an expert on using baited spoons - well he's read a book on it so he must be an expert

Here is a post what I wrote a few years ago on making baited spinners for mullet.

It's not the only way to make them but one that I have found to be the most successful after many years of experimenting.

http://www.thelureforum.com/threads/making-a-baited-mullet-spinner.19168/

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Its all about size - thats all i am saying

A big part of what I wanted to achieve was to have a Base where the parts where interchangeable, so I swap over Spoon size/colour, trace length to suit the Session/mark.
I was kindly sent a Clevis that would allow this, so will see what happens .
I'm going to switch out the Aberdeen for Long shank carp hook,, big enough to clear the worm

Is anyone using swivel up the line to Counter twist issues?

Hi Ryan

If you're using braid you should have no problems with line twist.

Even when I used to use mono, line twist was never a big problem as the blade and clevis do all the revolving (or should do) but a small JB clip or similar wouldn't hurt if you want to include one in your set-up.

That one's on my wish list, Got to shift afew of my old books 1st

Thanks for the link Ryan I will check it out.
Maybe get some catch reports on in the summer with any luck

That looks good Ry
Are you using wire for the hook length??

steven wicks said:

Thanks for the link Ryan I will check it out.
Maybe get some catch reports on in the summer with any luck

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Your very welcome , hope to see some reports then