Isaiah JV Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I have a pattern for a square bill crank but I don't know how to wire one with a bill. Can some help me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGFAN Posted April 2, 2014 Report Share Posted April 2, 2014 I'm not sure if I understand your question exactly, but I'll try. Usually with a square bill, the bill is glued in. The line tie hanger is in the body of the bait, just like the hook hangers. Usually you'll want the line tie touching the bill, or just above it. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Moreau Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 If you want a thru wire constructed square bill where the line tie is in the bill you need to build the wire up thru a hole drilled in the bill. Thus, drill the hole and then construct the wire loops thru the hole and insert in one piece. its a PITA! Since all my square bills are shallowish divers I usually just hollow out the middle of the bill just to where it doesn't show when inserted into the bill slot. This lets you do everything separately but the line tie has to be in the blank and not in the bill 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 3, 2014 Report Share Posted April 3, 2014 For shallow 1 to 2.5 square bills I install the bill, and then drill a hole for the line tie after the epoxy has set. I mark my location with an awl, drill a small pilot hole through the bait, the bill, and the bait again, and then enlarge the hole as needed for either my screw eye or my twist wire. I use lexan bills, which drill without cracking. I don't know if circuit board bills or acrylic bills will drill as easily without cracking. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Isaiah JV Posted April 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 6, 2014 I was going touse circuit board. I use balsa, so I have to wire it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 I was going touse circuit board. I use balsa, so I have to wire it. I think you might be able to cut a notch with a dremel to fit around your line tie, like Matt said above. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAWGFAN Posted April 7, 2014 Report Share Posted April 7, 2014 If you are making a two-piece bait, put the line tie wire in at an angle and bend it around the back of the bill slot. If not, notch the back of the bill, like Mark suggested. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seanmarty93 Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Isaiah, I build my own square billed balsa baits too. I notch my bills to fit around the through wire line tie like Mark mentioned. The loop in the line tie on my baits are located just barely above the bill. I'll post a pic when I get home to show you how I do mine. Its pretty easy to do. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted April 8, 2014 Report Share Posted April 8, 2014 Isaiah, I build my own square billed balsa baits too. I notch my bills to fit around the through wire line tie like Mark mentioned. The loop in the line tie on my baits are located just barely above the bill. I'll post a pic when I get home to show you how I do mine. Its pretty easy to do. Sean, I got that idea from Matt Moreau's post. But I'll take credit for it, anyway! Hahaha 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
