Nathan

Beautiful job...you hit the nail on the head!!..Nathan

Charlie,I hate to say this...But I'm afraid this lure is going to have to be your guine pig meaning it's going to get torn up experimenting!! If you have a lead pot to pour lead,I'd drill a 1/4 in. hole through the bottom head area almost all the way through back out the top(notice I said almost all the way through) and I'd pour some lead into it.Just as the lead sets up(a second or two)press it against a flat surface to pack the lead.If you dont have a lead pot,push some large split shot into the hole,and fill in,and smooth with wood filler. As for the rattles,you may have to drill a couple rattle chambers.Go to walmart and buy a 1/4 in. diam. hard wood dowel and some bb gun bb's. Lay your lure on it's side and drill one or two(if youe have room) 1/4 in holes all the way through the lure. cut 2 thin " plugs" from the dowel.Place one of the plugs in the hole on one side of the lure.Now drop one,or two bb's (if thick enough) in the hole in the other side.Now plug that hole.Fill in any gaps with wood filler,sand smooth.At this point I'd cover the entire lure with a coat of Devcon 2ton epoxy.This will hide a marks in the lure that the filler didnt't cover.Paint,and give a finish coat of devcon...Nathan

Charlie, Most of these baits are weighted in the head,so they sink in a slightly head down position so the flat plane of the top of the head(thats what makes it wobble) is easily engaged.As for the amount of weight,thats something your going to have to play with.I'd probably start off with a quarter ounce. The rattles are usually in the back 2/3rds of the lure..Nathan

Thanks for all the compliments guys..Nathan

Nathan, I keep watching the Bass Digest site to read your review,I haven't seen it yet..Is it out or am I looking in the wrong spot? Like the rest of the guys here..I wish you the best,and your orders sky rocket!!..Keep us informed on any ordering trends from the article..Nathan

I think it's safe to call it a hybrid..You've crossed the wood/wire bait catagory.It looks great..Nathan

Coley,I don't know if that has ever been tried,But that is a great idea!! I would cut my lure pattern out 3 times (2 in Balsa,1 in cedar).Then laminate the pieces together before I started shaping.You might get a unique wobble because of the different woods working againt each other. I would probably substitute Pine for Cedar though,I hate to fight the grain of Cedar..Nathan

Thanks Coley. It's about 5 in. long(including tail),and weighs about 1/2 oz. The body is made of pine,the tail is soft plastic,and the legs are rubber.My first test with the baits are promising, 6 bass in 30 min. told me that!!. I'm considering getting rid of the joint at the tail,and making a solid attatchent for the tail.The tail area just looks strange too me..Nathan

I posted some pictures of a water dog crankbait I've been playing around with.Take a look and let me know what you think.And yes,it's a hybrid...Nathan

Welcome,we're glad you signed on..Nathan

It's been like that for a week or so.Most of the site is in place,but the forums aren't up..nathan

stickem..Sounds like this could work into a great deal!!..Keep us posted..Nathan

Since it's inception,this site has been the best game in town...now it may be the only game in town...I can live with that!!..Nathan

Hey Jim.....What time is dinner???...LOL..Nathan

Everybody have great & safe 4TH of July..Nathan

Great job guys..(and gals..I want to be politically correct!!)Over 200 members,and this is what I would consider the off season.This place will really be jumping this winter!!..Nathan

btdt,where have you been?It's always good to have another Missourian around!!..Nathan

Glad you made the jump over here Mike.Everyone here is very helpful,and there is alot of talent here as well..Nathan

Glad you made it over!! Looking forward to seeing those pictures..Nathan

Welcome aboard,it's always great to have new members!!Beautiful paint job on the lures!!..Nathan

Crappielooker,no problem.I drilled a hole the length of the lure,and ran the wire through.I tried both a fixed hook..(non-swinging) and a loose hook in the back.Neither improved the hooking.They are a blast to fish,you just don't land many..Nathan

Crappielooker,I played around with something like that a couple years ago.The fish would blast the bait,and would knock it a foot or two out of the water,but the hook-up ratio was terrible.It was fun to fish,but I couldn't land many.Let me know how you make out..Nathan

Crappielooker,Welcome to TU.You'll find everyone around here to be very friendly,and helpful not to mention talented!!..Nathan

Hey Ken,you should change your name from Mylures too Walleye Slayer!! Good work,and congrats. on the new lure!!..Nathan

Chris,I'm glad you brought up that other site...I know there are alot of people who are real touchy(I'm one of them) about what happened.The whole concept is great,and if anyone can pull it off it's Jerry!!..Nathan