Working with wire

[Gone Forever]

Hey Pat, this is some of the tackle craft that I have been enjoying this year... Where is a good source for the wire and blades that could be used for slow trolled walleye spring rigs? Thanks 

For blades and such I also use Janns Netcraft.  Smaller quantities and on many items better pricing.  ($2.62 for 10 striped #3 vs. $4.45 for 10 #3 striped)
I've decided to take up Kokanee fishing this year and am making up lots of squids and shrimp on leaders, many of the same materials but size 2 where most Walleye guys like size 3 and 3.5.  Also be aware of different cups in the Colorado blades, deeper cup gives more vibration, but also takes more speed to spin well.
Something I have been playing with is the Mac's s m i l e  blades.  They turn at super slow speeds and are available in many colors.

One other difference is in the spacing of the hooks on the leader.  For Kokes they are fairly close, for wallies they should be spaced farther if you plan to use as a worm harness.