I had an opportunity to test the three spoons above at Harvey's lake this spring.  Only one produced for me, a nice brownie!

 

When I got back from Howards I attempted to make a few that resembled the alwive

 

I used the white flutter spoon blanks and tried different spray painting ideas.  I will need to test these...

LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

LIFE DOESN'T GET ANY BETTER THAN A STRINGER OF EATER WALLEYES AND GREAT FRIENDS. L/M NAFC, L/M NAHC, L/M B.A.S.S. LARKSVILLE, PA

They look fantastic. I`ve made lures, spinners and poppers and flies.Never really used spoons maybe I`ll give it a try now. Thanks for sharring them....

Old-fart Catfisher

Pete, i am interested in knowing what size your spoon blanks are..6"? How heavy, size of hooks, size of split rings, as well as your best source of supplies!!  I too am preparing to craft my own...the "big box stores" don't seem to carry a kit of supplies...catalogs can kill us on shipping!! Am learning more by following your work, am sure others are too!! Your "work" is terrific...hope mine is a good copy... PLEASE KEEP TEACHING US...see you on Seneca....hope to find time for WALLEYES...Chuck       

Chuck, these spoon blanks are 3 1/2".  They are thin, light weight flutter spoons.  I usually buy them on eBay, along with my hooks.  I think these hooks are a size 1 or 2.  I don't remember the split ring size....I have several sizes for different size hooks.  These I purchased at my local tackle shop!  I hope this helps!

 

 

LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

Pete take the second one down , run that tape bottom side, add a "black - round -spot" 3/4 the way up at the belly (electrail tape?) or pait a black dot (bottom of the spoon as it's in this picture and I think you will have a good copy of the Alwife (sawbelly) that I've been using up here.

 

Time for me to quit talking and see what I can do with the ones that the paint came off..........................LOL................I'll take before and after pictures so you guys can beat on me............................................

Hey Ed----It looks like you are doing a pretty good job of beating yourself on the wall!! Why do you need us too?? LOL. Bill J.

I don't know what has happened to the site, but it won't let me post pics...
LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

And someone suggested we contact Turnip for help in posting pics? Tom
Fishin' fool in NE Illinois

LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

Here you go Pete. So when are we going to be seeing these on the shelves of the local bait shops?

Lifer since 05/08....Ky....Fred

Hi Pete--It was me who posted to contact you ( thePix Guru)   on posting pictures! I suggested your PA fishing buddy Ryfish to contact you! Bill J.     

turnip wrote:

Turnip, did you just upgrade to Windows Explorer 8 ?

 

When I upgraded, I couldn't post anything either. I switched back to Explorer 7 and everything is back to working.

 

 

Dave D. Oklahoma member since 2003

My problem is a Microsoft upgrade - IE8...I am trying to remove it!
LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

Hey turnip, if you're having any problems removing it, I posted step by step instructions in " NO SMILEYS " in the computer section. The instructions are the ones microsoft sent me in an e-mail.

 

 

Dave D. Oklahoma member since 2003

Thanks DaveD!  I talked with the Techie & his supervisor and I posted the process for removal from XP in the computer forum - "no smilies" thread.

 

Sooo, what I wanted to post is, Ed, I took your suggestions and came up with these:

 

 

I will bring them along on Monday!  Woo wee!!

LM since 2005 Bushwacker Deputy Sherif from S.E. Pa.

Glad you got up and running again Turnip.

 

 

Dave D. Oklahoma member since 2003

wow you made a lot of spoons there .
fishin in eastern PA