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Gizzard shad three section hard swimbait. Original cast made from balsa, sculpey and plenty of patience. Molded with Smooth-On Mold Max 30. This is a resin lure made with Alumilite  RC3. I have made multiple versions of this lure focusing on two types; First includes two hooks with and embedded Spro swivels instead screw eyes to reduce leverage during the fight. Second type is a line thru design with one or two hooks. Hooks are held in with screw eyes inserted into embedded rubber tubing that easily pops free during the hook set. All have replaceable super soft plastic tails that bring the bait to life, much better than silicon or rubber. I tried them all. I have settled on the line thru single front #2 Owner treble as the design of choice. Hookup ratio still high while avoiding the back hook from hooking into the fish's side or eyes. All painted with Wicked and finished with 3  coats of Etex.