.......tested my latest production yesterday !

Also two prototypes of sinking jerkbaits , that I named "Dude" and "Lil'Dude" .

These are turned from round wood-dowels into a conical shape , after the flanks and head portion sanded to shape with a grinding disc .

They have weights fore and aft to provide a horizontal sink level .

For testing purposes I placed the towpoint eyelets at different locations , but I found out , that the larger version glides much better , even on harder jerks .

The smaller lure , with its eyelet placed more up the nose , would lay on its side on stronger jerks , but yet also dart to both sides , when it comes to rest , it would feature a little "tremble" of its body .

On gentle twitches it would remain level and also randomly dart to either side , but not as pronounced as the bigger lure .

So next time I would place the linetie a bit lower , maybe just inbetween these two locations pictured , and see , what would come out of it .

Bigger jerkbait is 6" in length , I'll definately make some more , 'cause I'm convinced about its action .