Latest Lathe Experiments
By diemai
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Here are two experiments basically turned on a lathe from broom handles .
Only tried them in my bath tub so far , since local ponds are still iced up and we also have predators closing time locally .
The smaller lure is 2 3/5" long(without lip) , a small lead sheet weight glued into its very rear causes it to float up horizontally at rest with only its back sticking out , and hopefully also provides better casting .
It obviously digs straight down with a tight , high frequency roll of body around its length axis , it also slightly breaks out sideward and ocassionally tipping its nose downward .
I guess , that I should have placed the line tie a little more forward to achieve a more regular swimming pattern , but I shall see and wait for first field-testing , I could always shave the lip a bit at its tip .
The second lure I kept fatter at its rear , thus more buoyant and therefore able to carry its ballast weight(approx. 1/3 ounce) also in the rear .
I did this for better casting performance;) , since I often fish from the bank , no boating allowed everywhere over here .
The lure floats up nicely , and on a slow and medium retrieve it dives down and swings about 45
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