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fishinorfarmin

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fishinorfarmin Apprentice

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Started tying my own double tens this past year, and was suprised to find that it was fairly easy to do. I would like to make some with bigger blades as well but am not having much luck finding any over size 10. Anyone know where I can get some 13 blades? I dont want to have to buy a couple of hundred at a time either.

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Cooter Grand Master

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Got the Moore's 2010 catalog in front of me smile They have size 8,10, and 12 'magnum blades' - and they are actual size if you print it out. Also a size 13 mag X blade. Rollie & Helens sells a ton of different 10s and 12s, also a steel #11 - enough colors on the 10s to make you head spin, some really neat ones also. Likewise lureparts, formerly stamina.

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They are a sweet rod. Especially for the money! I got to fish with the one Esox has this spring.( only for about six cast though! Then he took it away from me and told me to use the custom one he had!!!! crygrin) Might be a couple of weeks before i get some where to use them!

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I've had some problems with the 10's from TI. Out of the 5 I have, only 2 are still usable. Within an hour of using one of them the paint completely fell off on one blade. Then after about 4-5 outings I had a clevis break on 2 of them so they are now both single blades. IMO you get what you pay for.

And with their double 13's, I'm not sure if they use a thicker blade than on super models but they do not run nearly as smooth. That might not be a bad thing though.

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I would check out Muskie Customs. Price is $15/ea right now and flat rate shipping and you get to choose your own custom colors. I purchased 3 this past summer and each worked perfectly every time out. Plus they are heavy enough to cast in a good wind. Another note because its hard to tell from the pictures on their HSOforum but the flashbou is thick and wide and has held up.

Back to the question, you can also buy the blades, skirt material, etc seperately. Worth checking in to.

Just another option for ya.

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Thanks for the info guys. Now I have a few good leads to get started on. Just out of curiousity, What thickness of blades do you prefer? I know cowgirls use the thin ones and they seem to fan out more and put out more vibration. They also seem to stay up higher in the water. I have made some with the .040 thickness blades and like that they seem to pull easier, but wonder if maybe Im giving up something in the vibration department.

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I've had less favorable experience with the .040 blades and getting them to start up right away or keep them turning when slow rolling. Sounds like you've had better luck than I have. Even though all these blades (DC-10, DCG, Muskie Customs) are the same thickness (.025) each have different levels of resistance. I think its blade shape/flatness that affects this more than thickness. I have an Inhaler and Tackle Industries with .040 that pull like a set of #13's. So you just never know what to expect.

The ribbed blades from Muskie Customs actually reel in nice had lessen the amount of drag even more. I prefer something that will keep turning and not wear me out so I'm really liking these blades more and more. Tackle Industries has a .030 blade on their baits now so that's another option. I haven't used one of those yet.

Personally I wouldn't get hung up on the vibration thing or blade angle; each bait is different than the next and tough to duplicate. That's why you get those 'hot baits' from time to time. Besides fish have been hitting blades of different size and shape for decades.

good luck and let's see some pics of those new baits when you are finished with them.

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