ROWINGADUBAY Posted January 24, 2014 Report Share Posted January 24, 2014 I am wondering if anyone has a older manta that the paint has been worn off to see where the weights are placed? Thank You Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 I haven't made a Manta, but the glide baits I have made have their ballast in the belly, and more toward the middle of the bait. The longer the bait, the farther apart the ballast, and the longer the glide. Short baits almost walk the dog underwater. Berkley makes a sub surface walker that you could buy and strip, to see how they do it. Here's an interesting video that shows how adding a weight in front of the manta enhances it's action: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
granddadslures Posted January 26, 2014 Report Share Posted January 26, 2014 have one, don't know how old it is but with all the teeth marks it surely isn't new. total length nose to tail is 8". weight is 3.35 oz. front belly hook is 2" back from nose and the weight is located right behind that. appears to be 2-1/2" back from nose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
