ArdentAngler

I have read up on these never heard the term "Omega Clip" new to me. Is that the flat metal tow point used instead of a wire? I am familiar with pinning, its makes more sense.Yeah the nude versions of any of these lures are big$$$$! I would love to share some pics of the Deception shrimp lures. The poltergeist lure "first one" has been made out of laminated wood, and it is gorgeous! I have some pictures of a side profile scaled down, thought this should make installing the tow point position easy. If it doesn't work it's back to the drawing board. The Deception Shrimp "nude lure" does have a nice action, I have a similar lure from Bass Pro Shop called a xts mini dad that has a tight action! Ironically it's a knockoff of a aussie lure called a Raw Prawn made by Smilin Jack unfortunately it doesn't come in different sizes. Just getting one of these lures from Australia would set me back $50 easy the shipping is costly. Heard of this PVC guessing you can get it at Lowe's?

Lot of good information, unfortunately I do not have any of these lures to play with. I rely on other builders more familiar than I with these models. There isn't much information on the Australian lures, but there are many who build them over there. For these lures the lip slot will be easy to cut since it sits flush with the center. My thoughts were to mark the spot and place it in a vice with the line flush with the edge of the vice then cut my bib slot. Now the lexan I have is quite thick which will add some weight, but what confuses me is since the bib runs parallel with the middle of the lure should it be weighted so the nose points down? Not many lures have the bill like this so I am not sure how they run or at what depth. My intention is to create a line on the bill and match it up with the centerline of the jointed two halves this should cut out some of the error. As for the wire its a bit tricky, the best way I have seen is to create a jig or template lay the wire over top and then bend it. A groove cut in the bill for the tie off part to run through. I wanted to drill two holes in the bib and feed the wire through that way but it would be a pain to get the body perfect. One of these lures are made of laminated wood and has no weights so maybe the would is weight enough...doubtful but maybe Are there ways for cutting a lip slot so it doesn't leave a big smiley face on the lure? Is there anyone who has a template for these?

Hi, anyone make aussie crankbaits? Specifically Halco Poltergeist or Scorpions and maybe a few deception shrimp cranks. I have yet to find a diagram or template for any of these lures. The biggest question is where to place the ballast? I intend to assemble them in two pieces with a wire running through the body and out the bib. I have some concerns with cutting the lip slot and the bill alignment. Any suggestions? Here are the lures I intend to make these were from some aussie lure posts