Second the vote for a couple pairs of pliers instead of a wire former. Thick gauge wire is good because the shaft won't bend as readily on fish or debris and you won't have to tune it as often. I like the barrel swivel built in on the eye, and set the eye bigger than ya figger, just a little off to one side, so the swivel has a little elbow room, which seems to work smoothly. With a good clevis and properly weighted and balanced spinner, you shouldn't have to do too much jerking to get the blade turning,

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