shooty

I have a Rick Clunn XPS bass pro brand real that I'm taking apart but having trouble getting the handle side off? is there anybody familiar with this real that can help? I do take apart Shimano Curado and Citicas so I am familiar with the workings of reals but I'm missing something on this thing. any help is apprieciated. Shooty

I want to make some wooden crankbaits, stick baits, ect. can I use any kind of wood. I have all kinds of scrap wood from Pine, Poplar, Oak and walnut. And also where would your weight placement be on some of these baits. thanks for all the help you can give me! Shooty