Ichthus Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 So, I've been tinkering with wake baits lately. Have gotten a lot of them to get tight wiggles. Which is alright. However, I can't seem to get that nice head bashing action from my lips. Any tips would be appreciated. I've been experimenting with sizes shapes angles ect. But can't seem to find my problem. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted March 28, 2015 Report Share Posted March 28, 2015 We need some pics of what you are shooting with. It is OK to post lure pics if it is with a subject in mind and this qualifies. Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthus Posted March 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 finally got around to posting the pictures. The action is a tight wiggle. but I realized after painting (of course) that i would've rather done it in a wide wiggling version. how do I achieve this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bass100 Posted March 30, 2015 Report Share Posted March 30, 2015 You need a wider lip. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthus Posted March 31, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 Thanks. I made it a little wider than the bait but that isn't enough? Is there a general ratio you guys use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark poulson Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 I generally make it 1/2" wider than the lure body, so it is 1/4" past on each side. It is a lot easier to narrow a too-wide lip than to widen it after it's installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benton B Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 You may want to try a round body design to get the wide wobble. You can also try moving the line tie under the nose, right on top of the lip. That position gives my baits a strong wobble. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking 56 Posted March 31, 2015 Report Share Posted March 31, 2015 This one has a pretty wicked wake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthus Posted April 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 I really like that bait. I'm taking notes as always lol. I guess I'm still pretty green at actually making crankbaits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vodkaman Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 Benton B - X2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking 56 Posted April 1, 2015 Report Share Posted April 1, 2015 (edited) I bought it for muskie a few years back, it's a 6'' Bagley with an aluminium lip. Edited April 1, 2015 by Seeking 56 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthus Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 It's possible for me to just cut out the old lip and put a wider one in right? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ichthus Posted April 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 I don't think it'll harm the lure. It may not be as pretty but I'm goin for action over looks. Correct me if I'm wrong im just kinda thinking out loud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeking 56 Posted April 3, 2015 Report Share Posted April 3, 2015 Yes, you should be able to cut it out and put a new one in. I would tack it in though, less of a pain to remove should you not like the action. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FrogAddict Posted April 8, 2015 Report Share Posted April 8, 2015 Dieter has a really cool video on how to make a wake bait on a lathe. It's old school and fun to fish. Here's a pic of one I made. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
