![]() This can be countered by installing a wire runner along the back of the spoon between the split rings. The big problem with particularly very lightweight spoons is that a decent fish can pull free by ripping the split ring through the edge of the blade. Much lighter spoons made from the sides of drinks cans sometimes work when there is little tidal force to work heavier spoons. A source of ideal material for flasher spoons is the bases of baby milk tins. In a flashĪny shape can easily be cut from a suitable piece of old tin can or similar, using tough scissors. These lighter flashers flutter tantalisingly over more aggressive seabed features, and they are less inclined to snag. A lightweight fluttering spoon is preferred for rough ground situations for particularly cod and ling in the normally clear waters around Ireland and Scotland where a lot of fishing takes place on the drift. More elongated shapes, that are arguably less species-specific, are more often used in situations where tackle loses can be expected. ![]() Stumpy shaped flasher spoons like the Delta Sonar and discontinued ABU Rauto are commonly associated with plaice fishing over mixed and clean ground. As a rule, shop-bought versions are fairly heavy which can be a problem as they can quickly snag if used over rough ground. They tend to be around five inches long, and either flat-bodied, or slightly concave in shape. Pukka machine-pressed metal flasher/flutter spoons normally come in nickel/chrome, coloured or hammered finishes, and are far from cheap. ![]() ![]() These can provide the base material for making excellent light flasher spoons, also known as flutter spoons, for boat fishing. Take for example the tops/bases from large soup or pie tins that get binned without a second thought. At the expense of a little time and imagination, many everyday household discards can be turned into surprisingly effective items of fishing end-tackle. ![]()
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