Prototype Worked But...
Work is work but still cannot help but think about fishing. This time, I thought about making a Whip Finish Tool that was just a tad bit larger than the one I bought from Cabela's.
After a little brainstorming, I made a prototype using spring wire from little marker flags used for marking buried lines and cables before a contractor digs up the ground.
Prototype worked but the diameter needed to be smaller.
Let's Try Again!
Next round, I decided to head to Hobby Lobby for ideas. In short order, I picked the parts listed below:
- .047" Music Wire
- 3/32" Brass Tube
- 4mm Round Copper Beads
- Super Glue
Using pliers, diagonal cutters, and a vise grip, I cut and formed the Music Wire into a Whip Finish Tool using one I bought from Cabela's as a template.
- The modification I made was to lengthen the gap of the tool. This allowed easier whip finishing larger flies that end "mid-body" like the Foam Grasshopper.
- Once the wire was shaped and cut, I cut brass tubing to make a rotating handle and placed copper beads as spacers at both ends of the handle.
- To complete the DIY project, I bent the end of the wire to secure the copper bead and added Super Glue for good measure.
Simple to make... do give it a go and make your own DIY Whip Finish Tool!
Till next time, Good Luck and Good Fishing!
PS: If you decide to go the simple and quick route, can always buy a DR Slick Whip Finish Tool courtesy of Bass Pro Shops!
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