Soda straw instead of tubing?

[newspin]

ok so I'm wondering if there is a solid reason why
we wouldnt want to use soda straws instead of
the much more exspensive tubing over the treble hook joint on our lures?

 

[rogerdodger]

that's a bendy straw, excellent idea...

 

[newspin]

thanks roger

 

[troutdude]

X2. The flex will cause it, to wiggle in the water--and entice a strike. A great idea (and less expensive, as mentioned). Winner winner chicken dinner!

 

[rogerdodger]

since it's a 'bendy' straw, I would name that lure the "Bender"...

 

[Chromatose]

:thumb: on the NewspinBender cover.

 

[Big3d]

Super cool. The straw might need to be pretty heavy duty to hold on for too many seasons, but for me a spinner lasts a few days before the river god steals it anyway. Looks fantastic, keep innovating!

 

[newspin]

thanks guys. appreciate the feed back.

playing with idea for scent dispersal.
can't leave well enough alone its the drafters curse .

 

[ChezJfrey]

The only downside I envision is longevity; I would think that a thin, plastic straw will quickly crack/fall apart (especially if exposed to sunlight for a time), whereas tubing is typically durable.

 

[newspin]

good point but all that required is drop the hook from split ring and install new "bender"

 

[ChezJfrey]

good point but all that required is drop the hook from split ring and install new "bender"

Ah yes, if the hook is attached to a split-ring, then that certainly negates lack of durability with a quick and easy reinstall...especially given the very inexpensive nature of a simple straw. Go with it. Another nice feature is ease of color change.

 

[newspin]

absolutely