Finishing the spinner

[bdn06]

Just started making lures, got all my stuff last night and I've been working on it ever since [cool]. I wanted to ask about a couple of problems I am encountering:







1) I have round-nose pliers, but am having difficulty with the final trim of the wire, after making the loop and wrapping the wire around itself a couple of times--I am ending up with a tag that sticks out more than I want. I'm afraid I'll continually pick up debris and also hang my line up on this piece of wire. How can I get it flush? (I think that maybe the inexpensive side-cutters are the problem?)

2) I picked up some model car enamel paint, and applied a coat on a brass lure body last night. The paint still was tacky after more than twelve hours. Should I forget the enamel and just go to a hobby shot and get the vinyl enamel? Should I thin it with enamel thinner? I am making small spinners (0, 1 blades) and it was still messy and difficult.

p.s. Tubedude--I just posted here, assuming you would be checking the board--always look forward to your input.

Thanks
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